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Ch 1. Anatomy and Physiology Overview {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[192797].percentComplete}}% complete

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Lesson 1 - Basic Structures & Functions of the Human Body	Take Quiz
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Lesson 2 - Levels of Structural Organization in the Human Body	Take Quiz
Lesson 3 - What Is an Organ System? - Definition & Pictures	Take Quiz
Lesson 4 - Homeostasis in the Human Body	Take Quiz
Lesson 5 - Anatomical Directional Terminology: Anterior, Posterior and More	Take Quiz
Lesson 6 - Anatomical Directional Terminology: Limbs, Hands & Feet	Take Quiz
Lesson 7 - Anatomical Directional Terminology: Lateral, Medial & More	Take Quiz
Lesson 8 - Planes of the Human Body: Definition, Anatomy & Diagram	Take Quiz

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Ch 2. Chemical and Cellular Biology {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[649789].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - What are Atoms & Molecules? - Definition & Differences			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Overview of Chemical Bonds			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Organic Molecules: Functional Groups, Monomers & Polymers			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - ATP: Definition & Molecules			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - What is a Cell Membrane? - Definition, Location & Facts			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - The Cell: Structure & Function			Take Quiz

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Ch 3. Tissue Biology {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[6577].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - What Are Tissues? - Types & Explanation			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - What Is Epithelial Tissue? - Function, Types & Structure			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Types of Connective Tissue			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Fibrous Connective Tissue: Function & Types			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Adipose Tissue and Loose Connective Tissue: Functions and Structures			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Bone Tissue: Functions and Types			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - What is Cartilage? - Definition, Types & Function			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Types of Muscle Tissue: Skeletal, Cardiac & Smooth			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Nervous Tissue: Definition, Function & Types			Take Quiz

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Ch 4. Integumentary System {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[649791].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - What is the Function of the Integumentary System?			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - What Are Skin Cells? - Functions, Types & Facts			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - The Integumentary System: The Epidermal Layer			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - The Integumentary System: The Dermal Layer			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - The Integumentary System Accessory Structures: Glands			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - The Integumentary System Accessory Structures: Nails			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - The Integumentary System Accessory Structures: Hair			Take Quiz

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Ch 5. Skeletal System {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[7005].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - The Skeletal System: Function and Terms			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Anatomy of a Bone: Parts, Marrow & Types			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Bone Growth & Development Factors: Endochondral Ossification			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Major Bones of the Skull: Names and Location			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Bones of the Face: Names, Function & Location			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Bones of the Vertebral Column and Ribs: Definition and Function			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Bones of the Arm and Hand: Anatomy and Functions			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Bones of the Shoulder: Anatomy and Functions			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Bones of the Leg and Foot: Names, Anatomy & Functions			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Bones of the Pelvis: Definition and Function			Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Joints: Structure and Functions			Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Types of Joint Movement & Tissue Structure and Function			Take Quiz

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Ch 6. Muscular System Anatomy {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[6343].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Skeletal Muscle Organization: Connective Tissue and Layers			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Muscle Origin and Insertion: Definition and Actions			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Muscles of the Head and Neck: Anatomy, Motion & Support			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Muscles of the Vertebral Column: Support & Movement			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Axial Muscles: Trunk Muscles Anatomy & Support			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Shoulder Muscles: Anatomy, Support & Movement			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Arm Muscles: Anatomy, Support & Movement			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Forearm Muscles: Anatomy, Support & Movement			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Hip Muscles: Anatomy, Support & Movement			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Thigh Muscles: Anatomy, Support & Movement			Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Leg Muscles: Anatomy, Support & Movement			Take Quiz

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Ch 7. Muscular System Physiology {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[192801].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Major Skeletal Muscle Functions			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - How Muscular Contraction Causes Articulation: Definition & Types			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - The Sarcomere and Sliding Filaments in Muscular Contraction: Definition and Structures			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Muscular Contraction: Cross-Bridge Formation			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - The Neuromuscular Junction: Function, Structure & Physiology			Take Quiz

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Ch 8. Introduction to the Human Nervous System {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[3235].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - The Human Nervous System: Parts & Functions			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - The Structure and Function of Neurons			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Types of Neurons: Sensory, Afferent, Motor, Efferent & More			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Neuroglia: Function & Definition			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Sensory Nerves: Types and Functions of Sensors and Receptors			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Sensory Nerves and Receptors of Muscles and Tendons			Take Quiz

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Ch 9. The Central Nervous System in the Human Body {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[3210].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Central Nervous System: Definition, Function & Parts			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - The Layers of the Meninges: Medical Vocabulary			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - The Brain: Structure and Function			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Parts of the Brain Stem: The Medulla Oblongata and Pons			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Cerebellum: Definition & Function			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Midbrain: Definition, Function & Structures			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Diencephalon: Definition, Location & Function			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - What is the Limbic System in the Brain? - Definition, Functions & Parts			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - What is the Cerebrum? - Definition, Functions & Location			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Anatomy of the Spinal Cord: Function & Explanation			Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Reflex Arc: Definition, Components & Functions			Take Quiz

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Ch 10. The Peripheral Nervous System {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[649795].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Peripheral Nervous System: Definition, Function & Parts			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Somatic Nervous System: Definition, Function & Example			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Chemoreceptors: Definition, Location & Function			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Mechanoreceptors: Definition & Function			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Thermoreceptors: Definition & Function			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Somatic Sensory Pathways			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Dorsal Root Ganglion: Function & Definition			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Autonomic Nervous System: Function, Definition & Divisions			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Positive and Negative Feedback in the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System			Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Acetylcholine: Definition, Function & Deficiency Symptoms			Take Quiz

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Ch 11. The Five Senses {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[4739].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - The Sense of Smell: Olfactory Bulb and the Nose			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Anatomy of the Ear's External Structures			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - The Ear: Middle Structures and Hearing Functions			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - The Inner Ear: Sense of Balance and Hearing			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - The Ear: Hair Cells, Organ of Corti & the Auditory Nerve			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - The Eye and Eyesight: Large Structures			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Receptors of the Back of the Eye: Retina, Rods, Cones & Fovea			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - How Receptors of the Eye Conduct Information via the Optic Nerve			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - The Sense of Sight: Motion, Nerves and Eye Movements			Take Quiz

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Ch 12. The Endocrine System {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[3982].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Hormones: Definition, Function & Intro to the Endocrine System			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Pineal Gland, Functions, Melatonin & Circadian Rhythm			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - What Is the Pituitary Gland? - Functions, Hormones & Hypothalamus			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Hormones of the Anterior Pituitary Gland: Names & Functions			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - The Thyroid Gland: Functions, Calcitonin & TSH			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Parathyroid Gland: Calcium Metabolism, Osteoclasts & PTH			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Pancreas: Functions, Anatomy & Insulin Production			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Adrenal Glands: Function, Cortex & Medulla			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Adrenal Glands: Epinephrine, Norepinephrine & Stress Adaptation			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Adrenal Cortex: Glucocorticoids and Androgens			Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone and Body Fluid Balance			Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Hormones of the Testes and Ovaries: Functions & Anatomical Features			Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - Hormones of the Placenta: Estrogen, Progesterone & hCG			Take Quiz

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Ch 13. The Human Cardiovascular System - Blood & Heart {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[3167].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - The Human Circulatory System: Parts and Functions			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - What Is the Composition of Blood?			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - What Are Blood Cells? - Functions & Types			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Carbon Dioxide Transport in the Blood			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Blood Types: ABO System, Red Blood Cell Antigens & Blood Groups			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Rh Blood Group, Rh Factor & Erythroblastosis Fetalis			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Anatomy of the Heart: Blood Flow and Parts			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - The Cardiac Cycle: Phases, Explanation & Terms			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Heartbeat and Heart Contraction Coordination			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Heart Rate, Cardiac Output & Stroke Volume			Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Regulation of Heart Rate and Stroke Volume			Take Quiz

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Ch 14. The Human Cardiovascular System - Vessels & Circulation {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[4906].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Blood Vessels: Arteries, Capillaries & More			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Blood Vessel Layers: Tunica Intima, Tunica Media & Tunica Adventitia			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - What are Arteries? - Function & Definition			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Capillaries: Function & Definition			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - What are Veins? - Functions & Explanation			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Major Blood Vessels: Descending Aorta - Thoracic and Abdominal Aorta			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Major Blood Vessels Leading to the Heart: Superior Vena Cava, Inferior Vena Cava & Coronary Sinus			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Regulation of Blood Pressure: Short Term Regulation & Baroreceptors			Take Quiz

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Ch 15. The Lymphatic System & Immunity {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[649799].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Functions of the Lymphatic System			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Lymphatic Vessels: Definition & Function			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Lymph Fluid: Composition & Function			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Lymphocytes: Definition, Functions & Types			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - What is Immunity? - Definition & Types			Take Quiz

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Ch 16. Human Respiratory System {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[192799].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Gross Anatomy of the Airway and Lungs: Conducting & Respiratory Zones			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Function of Pleural Cavities and Pleural Membranes			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - How Ventilation Muscles Cause Inspiration and Expiration			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - The Respiratory Surface and Gas Exchange Efficiency			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - External and Internal Respiration in the Lungs: Definition & Process			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Gas Transport: Oxygen and Hemoglobin			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Gas Transport: Cooperative Binding of Oxygen with Hemoglobin			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Gas Transport: Effect of Temperature, pH & Metabolism			Take Quiz

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Ch 17. Digestive System {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[3158].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Mouth			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Anatomy of the Throat and Esophagus			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Stomach and Autonomic Nervous System Controls			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - What is the Small Intestine? - Anatomy and Functions			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Movement Through the Small Intestine: Peristalsis, Segmentation & Pendular Movement			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Small Intestine: Nutrient Absorption and Role In Digestion			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - What Is the Pancreas? - Function, Enzymes & Role in Digestion			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - The Gallbladder & Liver: Function & Role in Digestion			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Chemical Digestion of Carbohydrates: Definition & Process			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Protein Digestion and Absorption Process			Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Lipids Digestion and Absorption			Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Large Intestine			Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - Rectum, Functions of the Large Intestine & Water Absorption			Take Quiz

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Ch 18. Urinary System {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[5517].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Gross Anatomy of the Urinary System			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - The Kidney: Major Divisions & Structures			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Blood Supply of the Kidneys			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - The Nephron: The Glomerulus's Major Structures and Functions			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Supportive Structures of the Nephron: Functions and Definitions			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - What is the Glomerular Filtration Rate? - Definition, Function & Terms			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - The Renal Tubule: Definition, Function & Terms			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System (RAAS): Pathway, Functions & Terms			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - How the Kidneys Regulate Water Balance			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - How the Kidneys Regulate Acid Base Balance			Take Quiz

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Ch 19. Male and Female Reproductive Systems {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[192803].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Male Reproductive System: Functions, Organs & Anatomy			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Male Reproductive System: Accessory Gland Functions			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Spermatogenesis: How the Male Reproductive System Produces Sperm			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Sperm's Journey from the Testes to Urethral Orifice			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Female Reproductive System: Internal Anatomy			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - The Uterus and Uterine Wall: Structure and Parts			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - External Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Oogenesis: How the Female Reproductive System Produces Eggs			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Phases of The Ovarian Cycle: Overview from Puberty to Menopause			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - The Uterine Cycle: Phases and Endometrial Changes			Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Ovulation to Implantation: Oocyte's Path through Uterine Tubes			Take Quiz

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Ch 20. Studying for Biology 105 {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[212185].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Flashcards - Cell Biology Overview Flashcards
	Flashcards - Respiratory System Overview Flashcards
	Flashcards - Cardiovascular System Overview Flashcards
	Flashcards - Blood Vessel Flashcards
	Flashcards - Digestive System Flashcards
	Flashcards - Urinary System Overview Flashcards
	Flashcards - Endocrine System Overview Flashcards
	Flashcards - Human Brain Flashcards
	Flashcards - Cellular Nervous System Flashcards
	Flashcards - Human Senses Flashcards
	Flashcards - Physiology of Muscles Flashcards
	Flashcards - Muscular System Anatomy Flashcards
	Flashcards - Connective Tissue Flashcards
	Flashcards - Skeletal System Overview Flashcards
	Flashcards - Human Reproductive System Flashcards

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Quizzes	100
Proctored Final Exam	200
Total	300

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Compare and contrast the nucleic acids DNA and RNA
Differentiate the parts of cells and explain cell biology
Understand genetics and the principles of heredity
Describe and analyze metabolic biochemistry
Classify organisms to demonstrate a fundamental understanding of taxonomy
Analyze how the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, musculoskeletal, nervous and immune systems work
Demonstrate how ecosystems form and evolve
Illustrate the theory and principles of evolution
Know the history of life on Earth

Prerequisites

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Course Format

Biology 105 consists of short video lessons that are organized into topical chapters. Each video is approximately 5-10 minutes in length and comes with a quick quiz to help you measure your learning. The course is completely self-paced. Watch lessons on your schedule whenever and wherever you want.

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Course Topics

Category	Objectives
Anatomy and Physiology Overview	Gain a broad understanding about major topics in anatomy and physiology, including structural organization and function of the human body, terminology for describing anatomy, and organ systems and homeostasis.
Chemical and Cellular Biology	Learn about the structures and organization of atoms, molecules, and cells, as well as their respective functions.
Tissue Biology	Explore the various types of tissues that are found in the human body, including epithelial tissue, connective tissues, and bone and muscle tissues, as well as any subtypes of these tissues.
Integumentary System	Learn about the role of the integumentary system by covering both the epidermal and dermal layer, as well as the accessory structures of this system like nails, hair, and glands.
Skeletal System	Cover the function of the skeletal system as well as the various parts of the skeletal system around the body, including the bones of the arms, pelvis, face, legs, joints, and more.
Muscular System Anatomy	Learn about the composition of muscles and how they are organized within an organism by covering the muscles in different parts of the body. Cover the forearm muscles, leg muscles, head and neck muscles, and arm muscles, among others.
Muscular System Physiology	Continue the study of the muscular system by learning about how muscles contract, function, and the various elements that make their movement possible.
Introduction to the Human Nervous System	Gain an overview of how the nervous system functions in humans and the major parts of this system, including neurons, sensory nerves, and various muscles.
The Central Nervous System in the Human Body	Explore the role of the central nervous system in humans by covering the different parts of this system, like the brain, the limbic system, and the spinal cord, as well as how each of these structures is made up and what it does specifically.
The Peripheral Nervous System	Study the various parts and roles of the peripheral nervous system, including chemoreceptors, mechanoreceptors, dorsal root ganglion, and acetylcholine. Learn about the differences between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
The Five Senses	Review the five senses and gain a deeper understanding of each of the five senses by studying the respective structures that govern them, like the ears for sound and the eyes for sight.
The Endocrine System	Learn about the different parts of the endocrine system and the role of the endocrine system in the proper functioning of the body. Topics covered included hormones, the pituitary gland, the adrenal glands, the pancreas, and the thyroid, among others.
The Human Cardiovascular System - Blood & Heart	Study blood, blood cells, blood types, and the structure and anatomy of the heart in order to learn about how the cardiovascular system functions in humans.
The Human Cardiovascular System - Vessels & Circulation	Learn about how blood is circulated throughout the body and the role of blood vessels, capillaries, arteries, and veins in this process, as well as how blood pressure is regulated.
The Lymphatic System & Immunity	Cover the relationship between the lymphatic system and the immune response of the human body. Topics covered include lymphocytes, lymph fluid, and lymphatic vessels.
Human Respiratory System	Learn about the respiratory system facilitates breathing and the various muscles, organs, and other structures that are involved in this process. Cover the process of gas transport by learning about oxygen and hemoglobin.
Digestive System	Explore the different structures that are involved in digestion, including the mouth, throat, esophagus, small intestine, pancreas, gallbladder, and liver. Learn how different macronutrients are digested and absorbed.
Urinary System	Gain an understanding of the major features of the urinary system, including the kidneys and their function in water balance and filtration. Learn about the nephron, the renal tubule, and the renin angiotensin aldosterone system.
Male and Female Reproductive Systems	Explore both the male and female reproductive systems, the major organs and structures within them, and their respective functions. Topics covered include spermatogenesis, oogenesis, the ovarian cycle, and the uterine cycle.

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Biology 105: Anatomy & Physiology

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