MCCCD Program Description

Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Course: BIO202

First Term: 2024 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, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems, pregnancy and development, and fluid and electrolyte balance.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Perform laboratory activities using appropriate laboratory equipment, specimens, materials, supplies, software, and/or simulations relevant to the course. (I-X) 2. Describe the histology, detailed gross anatomy, physiology, regulation, and homeostatic imbalances of the endocrine, digestive, male and female reproductive, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, and urinary systems. (I-X) 3. Describe the regulation of water balance and the control and distribution of the ionic components of body fluids. (I, V-IX) 4. Identify the histology and detailed gross anatomy of the endocrine, digestive, male and female reproductive, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, and urinary systems. (I-VIII, X) 5. Describe the functions of various hormones of the body including examples of selected disorders that result from their imbalance. (I-IX) 6. Describe the changes that occur in women during pregnancy and the various stages and events of fertilization and embryonic and fetal development. (IV) 7. Explain the regulation of acid-base balance in the body and the complications of acidosis and alkalosis. (V-IX) 8. Describe the composition and function of blood, including the identification, function, and development of each formed element. (V-X) 9. Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory safety and procedures. (X)
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. Physiology: function and regulation 1. Control mechanisms and homeostasis 2. Homeostatic imbalances C. Hormones 1. Production 2. Mechanisms of control, action, and feedback regulation 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. Homeostatic imbalances 1. Digestive disorders 2. Metabolic disorders III. Reproductive system A. Male and female anatomy: structure and location 1. Histology 2. Organs 3. Related structures B. Sexual differentiation C. Male and female physiology: function and regulation 1. Gametogenesis 2. Cycles 3. Hormonal controls and interactions D. Homeostatic imbalances IV. Pregnancy and development A. Pregnancy 1. Conception 2. Changes in maternal physiology 3. Parturition 4. Lactation B. Development 1. Embryologic 2. Fetal 3. Placental V. Cardiovascular system A. Blood 1. Composition 2. Hematopoiesis 3. Hemostasis 4. Blood typing and compatibility 5. Clinical significance of blood testing 6. Homeostatic imbalances B. Heart Anatomy: structure and location 1. Histology 2. Gross anatomy a. Chambers b. Major vessels c. Valves C. Heart physiology: function and regulation 1. Cardiac cycle 2. Cardiac output 3. Blood flow 4. Electrophysiology of cardiac muscle tissue 5. Electrical conduction system 6. Extrinsic and intrinsic control 7. Homeostatic imbalances D. Vascular anatomy: structure and location 1. Histology 2. Anatomy a. Arteries b. Veins c. Capillaries 3. Structural modifications from fetus to adult E. Vascular physiology: function and regulation 1. Hemodynamics a. Blood pressure measurement b. Blood pressure regulation c. Capillary exchange 2. Homeostatic imbalances VI. 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-mediated 2. Cell-mediated D. Interaction between nonspecific defense and specific immunity E. Homeostatic imbalances 1. Lymphatic 2. Immunological VII. Respiratory system A. Anatomy: structure and location 1. Histology 2. Organs 3. Related structures B. Physiology: function and regulation 1. Pulmonary ventilation 2. Gas exchange 3. Gas transport 4. Factors in saturation and dissociation of respiratory gasses 5. Homeostatic imbalances VIII. Urinary system A. Anatomy: structure and location 1. Histology 2. Organs 3. Related structures B. Physiology: function and regulation 1. Urine formation and composition 2. Glomerular filtration rate 3. Role in blood pressure 4. Homeostatic imbalances IX. Fluids, electrolytes, and pH A. Fluid compartments B. Electrolytes: types and functions C. Homeostatic mechanisms 1. Regulation of blood pH a. Buffer b. Respiratory c. Renal 2. Regulation of inter-compartmental fluid balance 3. Electrolyte Balance D. Homeostatic imbalances 1. Acidosis 2. Alkalosis 3. Edema X. Laboratory activities A. Safety and procedures B. Proper use of equipment and supplies C. Use of available laboratory equipment and available anatomical materials such as models, preserved specimens, images, or other interactive materials

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 27, 2024

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