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Oct 03, 2024
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AGS 214 - Domestic Animal Physiology Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Practicum Hours: 0 Work Experience: 0 Course Type: Open Introduction to anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, muscular, skeletal, renal, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, endocrine, reproductive, and digestive systems of domestic animals. Prerequisite: AGS 113 Minimum Grade D- Competencies
- Use laboratory microscopes
- Identify major parts of the microscope
- Demonstrate proper technique in the use of the microscope
- Demonstrate proper care of the microscope
- Characterize gross anatomy
- Demonstrate anatomical position
- Identify planes used to study animal bodies and parts
- Identify directional anatomical terminology
- Identify regional anatomical terminology
- Identify body cavities
- Assess basic biology
- Define homeostasis
- Discuss basic molecular biology as it relates to cellular function
- Explain cellular anatomy
- Compare and contrast passive and active cell membrane processes
- Describe organization of tissues into body systems
- Examine functions and components of body support and movement
- Point out the structures of the integumentary system and their functions
- Identify the structures of the skeleton
- Outline the functions of the skeleton
- Identify the structures of the joints and their functions
- Analyze the functions of joints
- Identify muscles and muscle tissue and their functions
- Investigate the functions of muscles and muscle tissue
- Describe functional physiology for body support and movement
- Identify the structures and functions of the circulatory system
- Identify components of blood
- Summarize the functions of blood
- Identify the structures of the heart
- Outline the functions of the heart
- Identify blood vessels
- Discuss the functions of the blood vessels
- Characterize the structures and functions of the body control systems
- Identify the structures of the nervous system.
- Explain the fundamentals of the nervous system.
- Identify the structures of nervous tissue
- Analyze the functions of nervous tissue
- List the sensory organs and their function
- Outline the parasympathetic vs sympathetic nervous system
- Describe anatomy and physiology of the brain and spinal cord
- Identify the structures of the endocrine system
- Examine the functions of the endocrine system
- Describe physiological interactions to control homeostasis
- Relate the function of body maintenance systems
- Identify the structures of the lymphatic system
- Explain the functions of the lymphatic system
- Identify the structures of the respiratory system
- Illustrate the functions of the respiratory system
- Identify the structures of the renal system
- Discuss the functions of the renal system
- Identify the structures of the digestive system
- Summarize the functions of the digestive system
- Describe foregut/hindgut fermenters vs simple stomach digestion
- List the digestion accessory organs and their functions
- Discuss the physiologic interactions for nutrient distribution and waste removal
- Distinguish the structures and principals involved in reproduction.
- Identify the structures of the female reproductive system
- Discuss the functions of the female reproductive system
- Identify the structures of the male reproductive system
- Discuss the functions of the male reproductive system
- Identify the structures of the mammary system
- Discuss the function of the mammary system
- Describe physiologic interactions between parts of the reproductive anatomy
- Review body systems and functions of various species.
- Identify avian anatomy and physiology
- Identify reptile anatomy and physiology
Competencies Revised Date: 2024
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