MCCCD Program Description

Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Course: BIO202

First Term: 2023 Fall

Lecture 4.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Continuation of structure and function of the human body. Topics include endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems; and fluid and electrolyte balance.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and describe the histology, detailed anatomy, physiology, regulation and selected pathologies of the endocrine system. (I) 2. Describe the functions of various hormones of the body, and cite examples of selected disorders that result from their imbalance. (I) 3. Identify and describe the histology, detailed anatomy, physiology, regulation and selected pathologies of the digestive system. (II) 4. Identify and describe the histology, detailed anatomy, physiology, regulation and selected pathologies of the male and female reproductive systems. (III) 5. Describe the various stages of embryonic, fetal, and placental development. (III) 6. Describe changes that occur in women during pregnancy, parturition, and lactation. (III) 7. Describe the composition and function of blood, including the identification, function and development of each formed element. (IV) 8. Identify and describe the histology, detailed anatomy, physiology, regulation and selected pathologies of the cardiovascular system. (IV) 9. Identify and describe the histology, detailed anatomy, physiology, regulation and selected pathologies of the lymphatic and immune systems. (V) 10. Identify and describe the histology, detailed anatomy, physiology, regulation and selected pathologies of the respiratory system. (VI, VIII) 11. Identify and describe the histology, detailed anatomy, physiology, regulation and selected pathologies of the urinary system. (VII, VIII) 12. Describe the regulation of water balance and the control and distribution of the ionic components of body fluids. (VIII) 13. Explain the regulation of acid-base balance in the body and the complications of acidosis and alkalosis. (VIII) 14. Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory safety and procedures. (IX) 15. Perform laboratory activities using appropriate laboratory equipment, specimens, materials, supplies, software and/or simulations relevant to the course. (IX)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Endocrine system A. Anatomy: structure and location 1. Histology 2. Organs 3. Related structures B. Hormones 1. Production 2. Mechanisms of control, action and feedback regulation C. Control of general physiology and homeostasis D. Related endocrine disorders II. Digestive system A. Anatomy: structure and location 1. Histology 2. Organs 3. Related structures B. Digestion 1. Mechanical and chemical digestion a. Carbohydrates b. Lipids c. Proteins 2. Absorption, transport and storage of nutrients 3. Regulation a. Neural b. Hormonal C. Regulation of absorptive and post-absorptive states 1. Neural 2. Hormonal D. Related digestive and metabolic disorders III. Reproductive system A. Anatomy: structure and location 1. Histology 2. Organs 3. Related structures B. Embryologic and fetal development C. Male and female structure and function 1. Gametogenesis 2. Cycles 3. Hormonal controls and interactions D. Pregnancy 1. Conception 2. Prenatal development 3. Parturition 4. Lactation E. Related reproductive disorders IV. Cardiovascular system A. Blood 1. Composition 2. Hemopoiesis 3. Antigenic and coagulative properties 4. Clinical significance of blood testing B. Anatomy and physiology: heart 1. Histology 2. Gross anatomy a. Chambers b. Major vessels c. Valves 3. Function and regulation a. Cardiac cycle b. Cardiac output c. Blood flow d. Electrical conduction system e. Extrinsic and intrinsic control C. Anatomy and physiology: vascular components 1. Histology 2. Anatomy a. Arteries b. Veins c. Capillaries 3. Fetal, neonatal, and adult pathways 4. Hemodynamics a. Blood pressure measurement b. Blood pressure regulation D. Disorders 1. Blood-related 2. Cardiac 3. Vascular V. Lymphatic system A. Anatomy: structure and location 1. Histology 2. Organs 3. Related structures B. Nonspecific defense 1. Surface barriers 2. Internal defenses C. Specific/adaptive immunity 1. Antibody 2. Cell-mediated D. Interaction between nonspecific defense and specific immunity E. Related lymphatic and immunological disorders VI. Respiratory system A. Anatomy: structure and location 1. Histology 2. Organs 3. Related structures B. Physiology: Functions and regulation 1. Pulmonary ventilation 2. Gas exchange 3. Gas transport 4. Factors in saturation and dissociation of respiratory gases C. Related respiratory disorders VII. Urinary system A. Anatomy: structure and location 1. Histology 2. Organs 3. Related structures B. Physiology: functions and regulation 1. Urine formation and composition control 2. Regulation of glomerular filtration rate 3. Role in blood pressure regulation C. Related urinary disorders VIII. Fluids, electrolytes and pH A. Fluid compartments and regulation of inter-compartmental balance B. Electrolytes: types, functions and regulation C. Homeostatic mechanisms D. Regulation of blood pH 1. Buffer 2. Respiratory 3. Renal E. Etiologies and physiologic responses to acidosis and alkalosis F. Related disorders IX. Laboratory activities A. Safety and procedures B. Care and use of equipment and supplies C. Use of available anatomical materials 1. Models 2. Preserved specimens 3. Images 4. Software, simulations and/or other interactive materials 5. Other

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 13, 2022

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