MAP 532 - Human Body-Health & Disease

1. Explain basic biological principles that relate to anatomy and physiology
   1. Review the basic structure and function of the body
   2. Discuss the structure and function of cells
   3. Describe the four basic types of tissue
   4. List the major organ systems of the body
   5. Explain homeostasis
2. Explain the mechanism of disease
   1. Define general disease terminology
   2. Discuss patterns of disease
   3. Describe the categories of pathogenic organisms
   4. Identify body defense mechanisms against disease
   5. Outline the events of the inflammatory response
   6. Distinguish between benign and malignant tumors
   7. Describe the pathogenesis of cancer
3. Distinguish signs and symptoms of common diseases
   1. List factors which influence how pain is experienced
   2. Compare and contrast acute and chronic pain
   3. Describe types of treatment for pain
4. Explain the etiology of common diseases
   1. Describe disorders of the integumentary system
   2. Describe disorders of the musculoskeletal system
   3. Describe disorders of the nervous system and senses
   4. Describe disorders of the endocrine system
   5. Describe disorders of the circulatory system
   6. Describe disorders of the respiratory system
   7. Describe disorders of the digestive system
   8. Describe disorders of the reproductive systems
   9. Describe disorders of the urinary system
5. Recognize diagnostic procedures and treatments of common diseases
6. Discuss the prognosis and prevention of common diseases
7. Define general drug terminology
8. Identify the various routes of drug administration
9. Differentiate between different classes of drugs and their actions