Chapter 1 – Introduction - use appropriate anatomical terminology. proximal, superficial, medial,supine,
superior, inferior, anterior, posterior, identify anatomical body planes, body cavities, and abdominopelvic
regions of the human body, characteristics of life, levels of organization, maintenance/requirements of life,
organ systems.
Chapter 2 – Chemical basis of life – identify and describe structure of matter, chemical bonds, isotopes,
chemical reactions, pH, organic and inorganic compounds in the body.
Chapter 3 – Cells - composite cell, (organelles/function); cell membrane, movement of materials through
the cell membrane, cell cycles, apoptosis, disorders.
Chapter 4 – Metabolism – describe anabolism/catabolism, control of metabolism, cellular respiration,
DNA replication, protein synthesis, disorders.
Chapter 5 – Tissues - classify major types of cells, including squamous, cuboidal, columnar, simple and
stratified; classify tissues as connective, muscular, nervous, or epithelial, and describe the function of each,
disorders.
Chapter 6 – Integumentary system - identify anatomical structures and functions of the integumentary
system, identify accessory organs, recognize diseases and disorders of the integumentary system.
Examples: decubitus ulcer, melanoma, psoriasis
Chapter 7 – Skeletal system - identify bones that compose the skeletal system, Identify functions of the
skeletal system, Identify subdivisions of the skeleton as axial and appendicular skeletons, classify types of
joints according to their movement, identify the four bone types, identify various types of skeletal system
disorders Examples: fractures, arthritis
Chapter 8 – Muscular system - describe the structure of muscle fibers, describe muscle contraction,
identify major muscles, including origins, insertions, and actions, describe common types of body
movements, including flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction, classify muscles based on functions in
the body, including prime movers, antagonists, synergists, and fixators, compare skeletal, smooth, and
cardiac muscles based on their microscopic anatomy, identify diseases and disorders of the muscular
system; Examples: muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, strain
Chapter 9 – Nervous system – identify and describe the structure and function of neurons, describe
membrane potential and nerve impulses, identify structures of the nervous system, explain differences in
the function of the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system, recognize diseases and
disorders of the nervous system, Examples: Parkinson’s disease, meningitis
Chapter 11 – Endocrine system – describe the difference between negative and positive feedback,
describe the difference between steroid and non-steroid signaling, identify and describe the functions and
secretions of the major endocrine glands, describe the differences between paracrine, endocrine, and
pheromone signaling
Chapter 12 Blood - identify components of blood, describe blood cell formation, distinguish among
human blood groups, identify and describe disorders of the blood
identify structures and functions of the cardiovascular system.
Chapter 13 – Cardiovascular system – describe the structure of the heart and trace the flow of blood
through it, identify and describe blood vessels, describe blood pressure, trace the flow of blood through the
body, describe common cardiovascular diseases and disorders; Examples: myocardial infarction, mitral
valve prolapse, varicose veins, arteriosclerosis
Chapter 16 – Respiratory system - identify structures and functions of the respiratory system, trace the pathway of the
oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange, recognize common disorders of the respiratory system; Examples:
asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis
Chapter 14 – Lymphatic system and Immunity - Identify physiological effects and components of the
immune system. identify and describe active and passive immunity, identify and describe the types of cells
involved in active and passive immunity, evaluate the importance of vaccines, recognize disorders and
diseases of the immune system; Examples: acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), acute
lymphocytic leukemia
Chapter 15 - Digestive system – identify and describe types of nutrients, identify structures and functions
of the digestive system, trace the pathway of digestion from the mouth to the anus using diagrams, identify
disorders affecting the digestive system, Examples: ulcers, Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis
Chapter 17 – Urinary system - identify structures and functions of the urinary system, trace the filtration
of blood from the kidneys to the urethra, recognize diseases and disorders of the urinary system; Examples:
kidney stones, urinary tract infections
Chapter 19 – Reproductive system - identify structures and functions of the reproductive system,
differentiate between male and female reproductive systems, recognize stages of pregnancy and fetal
development, identify disorders of the reproductive system; Examples: endometriosis, sexually transmitted
diseases, prostate cancer