MAP 544 - Human Body-Health & Disease I

1. Discuss basic biological principles that relate to anatomy, physiology, and homeostasis
   1. Discuss the order of increasing complexity the levels of organization of the body
   2. Identify structures of the axial and appendicular subdivisions of the body
   3. List the nine abdominal regions and the abdominal quadrants
   4. List the principal directional terms and section (planes) used in describing the body and the relationship of body parts to one another
   5. List the major cavities of the body and the subdivisions of each
   6. Define homeostasis and metabolism
   7. Discuss the basic structure and function the three major components of a cell
   8. List the functions of the primary cellular organelles
   9. Discuss the stages of mitosis and explain the importance of cellular reproduction
   10. Identify the major passive and active transport processes that act to move substances through cell membranes
   11. Describe the four basic types of tissue
   12. List the 11 major organ systems of the body
   13. Describe the basic functions of each major organ system
2. Identify the basic mechanisms of disease and oncology
   1. Describe five categories of pathogenic organisms
   2. List methods of entry for pathogenic organisms into the body
   3. List common methods used to prevent the spread of pathogens
   4. Identify body defense mechanisms against disease
   5. Discuss six predisposing conditions or risk factors that might promote diseases in an individual
   6. Distinguish between the terms benign and malignant as they apply to tumors
   7. Describe effects of disease on homeostasis
   8. Describe the pathogenesis of cancer
   9. List predisposing factors that increase the risk of developing cancer
   10. List methods of diagnosing cancer
   11. List common methods of treatment for cancer
   12. List variables in prognosis for cancer
   13. Outline the stages of the inflammatory response
   14. Explain the role of the inflammatory response in the disease process
3. Identify the structures of the integumentary system
   1. List the types of membranes in the body
   2. Describe the structure and function of the body membranes
   3. Describe the structure and function of the layers of the skin
   4. Describe the structure and function of each accessory organ of the skin
   5. Discuss the three primary functions of the integumentary system
4. Explain the major skin disorders and infections
   1. Recognize symptoms of common skin disorders
   2. Explain etiological factors for common skin disorders
   3. Discuss possible methods of treatment for skin disorders
   4. Describe procedures used in diagnosing skin disorders and infections
   5. Explain the classification of burns
   6. Discuss prognosis for skin disorders or diseases
5. Identify the structures and functions of the skeletal system
   1. Explain how bones are formed, how they grow, and how they are remodeled
   2. Describe the microscopic structure of bone and cartilage
   3. List the classifications of bones according to shape
   4. Identify the major anatomical structures found in a typical long bone
   5. Discuss bone formation and growth
   6. Identify the two major subdivisions of the skeleton
   7. List the bones of the two major subdivisions of the skeleton
   8. Describe the structure of the major types of joints in the body
   9. List examples of each of the major types of joints in the body
   10. Identify all bones of human skeleton using diagrams and skeletal models
   11. Identify nutrients required for bone growth
   12. Name hormones and their function, involved in bone growth and maintenance
6. Outline the major disorders of the bones and joints
   1. Recognize symptoms of common bone and joint disorders
   2. Explain etiological factors for common bone and joint disorders
   3. Discuss possible methods of treatment for common bone and joint disorders
   4. Describe procedures used in diagnosing common bone and joint disorders
   5. State the prognosis for disorders of the bones and joints
7. Identify the structures and functions of the muscular system
   1. Compare the structure of the three basic types of muscle tissue
   2. Locate the three major types of muscle tissue in the body
   3. Discuss the microscopic structure of a skeletal muscle
   4. Discuss how a muscle is stimulated
   5. Compare the major types of muscle contractions
   6. Identify the major muscles of the body
   7. Explain the common types of movement produced by skeletal muscles
8. Identify major disorders of the muscular system
   1. Recognize symptoms of major muscular disorders
   2. Explain etiological factors for major muscular system disorders
   3. Discuss possible methods of treatment for muscular system disorders
   4. Describe procedures used in diagnosing muscular system disorders
   5. State the prognosis for muscular system disorders
9. Describe the structures and functions of the circulatory and lymphatic system
   1. Discuss the location, size, and position of the heart in the thoracic cavity
   2. Identify the heart chambers, sounds, and valves
   3. Trace the pathway of blood through the heart, pulmonary and systemic circulatory system
   4. Identify components of the heart conduction system
   5. Explain how the conduction system regulates rate of heartbeat
   6. Discuss the structure and function of the major blood types of blood vessels
   7. Trace the path of blood through the portal, and fetal circulation
   8. Discuss the factors involved in generation of blood pressure
   9. Locate the major pulse points on the body
   10. Describe the primary functions of blood
   11. List the formed elements of blood, and components of plasma
   12. Describe function of elements in blood and plasma
   13. Describe the general functions and the organs of the lymphatic system
   14. Discuss the various types of immunity
10. Identify disorders of the circulatory and lymphatic system
    1. Recognize symptoms of disorders of the circulatory and lymphatic systems
    2. Explain etiological factors for disorders of the circulatory and lymphatic systems
    3. Discuss possible methods of treatment for disorders of the circulatory and lymphatic systems
    4. Describe procedures used in diagnosing disorders of the circulatory and lymphatic systems
    5. State the prognosis for disorders of the circulatory and lymphatic systems
11. Describe interaction that occurs between systems and changes to the structure and function that occur across the life span
    1. Describe the inter-relationships among the organ systems and the inter-relationship of each organ system to homeostasis
    2. Describe the effects of illness to the inter-relationships of the organ systems and this effect on homeostasis
12. Identify common pharmaceuticals prescribed for each system studied
    1. Identify common pharmaceuticals prescribed for each body system
13. Access patient education material
    1. Locate varieties of patient education materials in areas of wellness, preventative and treatment care
    2. Explain the benefits of patient routine care, physical exams, regular diagnostic testing and screening to wellness and preventative care
    3. Use appropriate internet search for information on assigned Health and Disease conditions, treatments and or patient education materials throughout this course
14. Utilize critical thinking skills
    1. Formulate questions to determine if important information is lacking
    2. Reject information that is not accurate, relevant, precise or clear.
    3. Double check all facts
    4. Exam the situation and evaluate the problem without bias or judgment
    5. Assess the situation for reason and logic
    6. Determine and state the goal to be accomplished
    7. Follow steps for implementation/problem solving
    8. Evaluate outcomes