Maricopa Community Colleges  RES105AA   19946-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
RES105AA 19946-20086 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Applied Anatomy/Physiology
Anatomy and physiology of respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Nervous system control of the respiratory system.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
RES105AA   19946-20086 Applied Anatomy/Physiology
1. Identify and locate the anatomical structures and describe the function of the respiratory system. (I, II)
2. Identify and locate the anatomical structures and describe the function of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems. (III, IV)
3. Identify and locate the anatomical structures and describe the function of the nervous system as it relates to the respiratory system. (V)
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RES105AA   19946-20086 Applied Anatomy/Physiology
    I. Major Anatomical Structures
        A. Nose
        B. Paranasal sinuses
        C. Mouth
        D. Pharynx
          1. Nasopharynx
          2. Oropharynx
          3. Laryngopharynx (hypopharynx)
        E. Larynx
          1. Epiglottic cartilage
          2. Thyroid cartilage
          3. Cricoid cartilage
          4. Arytenoid cartilage
          5. Cuneiform cartilage
          6. Corniculate cartilage
          7. Vocal cords
        F. Tracheobronchial tree and lung parenchyma
          1. Trachea
          2. Mainstem bronchi
          3. Lobar bronchi
          4. Segmental bronchi
          5. Brinchioles
            a. Terminal
            b. Respiratory
          6. Alveolar ducts
          7. Alveolar sacs
          8. Alveoli
          9. Alveolar capillary membrane
          10. Lobes
          11. Segments
        G. Mucosal lining
          1. Components of mucus membrane
          2. Function
        H. Thoracic cavity
          1. Mediastinum
          2. Pleura
          3. Hilum
        I. Bony thorax
          1. Sternum
          2. Ribs
      II. Muscles of Respiration
          A. Muscles of inspiration
            1. Diaphragm
            2. External intercostals
            3. Accessory muscles
          B. Accessory muscles of expiration
        III. Cardiopulmonary Vascular System
            A. Components of blood
              1. Plasma
              2. Cellular components
                a. Red blood cells
                b. White blood cells
                c. Platelets
            B. Blood vessels
              1. Arteries
              2. Arterioles
              3. Capillaries
              4. Veins
              5. Venules
            C. Heart
              1. Chambers
              2. Valves
              3. Muscles
          IV. Lymphatic System
            V. Autonomic Nervous System
                A. Parasympathetic
                  1. Nicotinic effects
                  2. Muscarinic effects
                B. Sympathetic
                  1. Receptors at the ganglion
                  2. Receptors at the effector site
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