SVHS Anatomy/ Physiology
Fall 2015
BODY ORGANIZATION AND HOMEOSTASIS
READING: Tortora 9th edition: Intro to the Human Body Pages 1-24.
UNIT OUTCOMES:
A) Be able to identify, explain, and give an example of six life processes common to all living
organisms. (Page 7)
B) Be able to explain how the body maintains homeostasis regarding blood pressure. (Pages 7-9)
C) Be able to contrast negative and positive feedback loops. (pgs. 8,9)
D) Be able to properly use the terms of direction as listed on Exhibit 1.1. (Page 11-13)
E) Be able to name and use the terms describing the planes and sections of the body.
(Page 14,15)
SCHEDULE:
Thursday 8/20
Lecture:
Lab:
Homework:
Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology
Using a stethoscope and heart sounds.
Complete D.R. #1.1
Monday 8/24
Lecture:
Lab:
Homework:
Using feedback systems to control homeostasis.
Complete stethoscope lab. Start fitness lab.
Case Study #1. (Due with packet at end)
Wednesday 8/26
Lecture:
Lab:
Homework:
Anatomical terms of body regions and direction. (P. 9-13)
Continue fitness lab.
Complete D.R. #1.2
Thursday 8/27
Lecture:
Lab:
Homework:
Lecture:
Lab:
Homework:
Planes of the human body. (P. 14)
Matching quiz on Exhibit 1.1 “Directional Terms” (P.12)
D.R. #1.3
Body cavities (P. 15-17)
Complete all lab work.
Prepare for test, complete Case Study
Monday 8/31
Wednesday 9/2
Unit #1 Test: Body Organization
BODY ORGANIZATION AND HOMEOSTASIS
SELF STUDY GUIDE
1. Contrast anatomy and physiology. (P.2)
2. List in order the 6 levels of organization starting with chemical and give an example of each.
(P. 3)
3. Explain why the cell is said to be “the basic unit of structure and function”. (P. 2)
4. Summarize and give examples for the 6 life processes. (P. 7)
5. Define homeostasis (P. 7-8).
6. Explain why the body must maintain homeostasis regarding blood pressure. (P. 7-10)
7. Explain the relationship between a control center and a stimulus in a feedback loop. (P. 8-9)
8. List and give and examples (regarding blood pressure) of the three components of a
feedback system. (P.7-9)
9. Contrast negative and positive feedback systems. (P. 8-9)
10. Name, define, and be able to label a diagram using the terms of direction in Exhibit 1.1
(P. 12-13)
11. Name, define, and be able to label a diagram using the planes of the body as in Figure 1.6.
(P. 15)
12. Be able to name the body cavities and list the organ(s) found in each. (P. 16-17)