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Anatomy & Physiology I is a comprehensive online course that covers major concepts in anatomy and physiology. Work through the course's short lessons and quizzes at any time to supplement your science textbooks, catch up in a class or study for an upcoming exam.

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Basic Structures & Functions of the Human Body

Anatomy & Physiology I • 88K views • 8 min

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13 hours of educational videos

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Angela has taught college microbiology and anatomy & physiology, has a doctoral degree in microbiology, and has worked as a post-doctoral research scholar for Pittsburgh’s National Energy Technology Laboratory.

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Ch 1. Anatomical Structural Organization & Directional Terminology {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[492067].percentComplete}}% complete

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Lesson 1 - Basic Structures & Functions of the Human Body Basic Structures & Functions of the Human Body	Video Take Quiz
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Lesson 2 - Levels of Structural Organization in the Human Body Levels of Structural Organization in the Human Body	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 3 - What Are the Organ Systems of the Human Body? What Are the Organ Systems of the Human Body?	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 4 - Anatomical Directional Terminology: Limbs, Hands & Feet Anatomical Directional Terminology: Limbs, Hands & Feet	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 5 - Anatomical Directional Terminology: Lateral, Medial & More Anatomical Directional Terminology: Lateral, Medial & More	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 6 - Planes of the Human Body: Definition, Anatomy & Diagram Planes of the Human Body: Definition, Anatomy & Diagram	Video Take Quiz

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Ch 2. Basics of Biochemistry {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[492069].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - What are Atoms & Molecules? - Definition & Differences What are Atoms & Molecules? - Definition & Differences			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Isotopes and Average Atomic Mass Isotopes and Average Atomic Mass			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Biochemical Reactions: Synthesis and Decomposition Biochemical Reactions: Synthesis and Decomposition			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Function of Enzymes: Substrate, Active Site & Activation Energy Function of Enzymes: Substrate, Active Site & Activation Energy			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Enzymatic Reactions: Inhibition and Regulation Enzymatic Reactions: Inhibition and Regulation			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Properties of Water Properties of Water			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Introduction to Organic Molecules I: Functional Groups Introduction to Organic Molecules I: Functional Groups			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Structure and Function of Carbohydrates Structure and Function of Carbohydrates			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Lactose Intolerance and the Major Disaccharides: Definition, Structure & Examples Lactose Intolerance and the Major Disaccharides: Definition, Structure & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Structure and Function of Lipids Structure and Function of Lipids			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Steroids: Structure & Function Steroids: Structure & Function			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Proteins I: Structure and Function Proteins I: Structure and Function			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 3. Cellular Respiration, Structure & Organization {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[492071].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Cellular Respiration: Energy Transfer in Cells Cellular Respiration: Energy Transfer in Cells			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Glycolysis Pathway: Steps, Products & Importance Glycolysis Pathway: Steps, Products & Importance			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - The Citric Acid (Krebs) Cycle: Products and Steps The Citric Acid (Krebs) Cycle: Products and Steps			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - The Electron Transport Chain: Products and Steps The Electron Transport Chain: Products and Steps			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - The Cell: Structure & Function The Cell: Structure & Function			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Plasma Membrane of a Cell: Definition, Function & Structure Plasma Membrane of a Cell: Definition, Function & Structure			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - What is Cytoplasm? - Definition & Functions What is Cytoplasm? - Definition & Functions			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - How a Phospholipid Bilayer Is Both Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic How a Phospholipid Bilayer Is Both Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - The Fluid Mosaic Model of the Cell Membrane The Fluid Mosaic Model of the Cell Membrane			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Cell Nucleus: Definition & Examples Cell Nucleus: Definition & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Protein Synthesis in Cells: Process & Importance Protein Synthesis in Cells: Process & Importance			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Osmosis, Diffusion and Saturation Osmosis, Diffusion and Saturation			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - Passive Transport in Cells: Simple and Facilitated Diffusion & Osmosis Passive Transport in Cells: Simple and Facilitated Diffusion & Osmosis			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 14 - Active Transport in Cells: Definition & Examples Active Transport in Cells: Definition & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 15 - Endocytosis and Exocytosis Across the Cell Membrane Endocytosis and Exocytosis Across the Cell Membrane			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 4. Cell Growth & Reproduction {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[492073].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - The Cell Cycle: Definition, Phases & Sequence The Cell Cycle: Definition, Phases & Sequence			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - How is DNA Packaged? - Chromosome Condensation & Karyograms How is DNA Packaged? - Chromosome Condensation & Karyograms			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Parts of a Chromosome & Their Roles Parts of a Chromosome & Their Roles			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Mitotic Spindle: Definition, Formation & Function Mitotic Spindle: Definition, Formation & Function			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Stages of Mitosis: Description & Sequence Stages of Mitosis: Description & Sequence			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - The Process of Cytokinesis in Human Cells The Process of Cytokinesis in Human Cells			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Meiosis: Comparison to Mitosis, Crossing Over & Process Meiosis: Comparison to Mitosis, Crossing Over & Process			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Meiosis I Stages: Prophase I, Metaphase I, Anaphase I & Telophase I Meiosis I Stages: Prophase I, Metaphase I, Anaphase I & Telophase I			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Meiosis II: Definition, Stages & Comparison to Meiosis I Meiosis II: Definition, Stages & Comparison to Meiosis I			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 5. Tissue Structure & Organization {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[492077].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Multicellular Organisms, Tissues and Epithelium Multicellular Organisms, Tissues and Epithelium			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - What Is Epithelial Tissue? - Function, Types & Structure What Is Epithelial Tissue? - Function, Types & Structure			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Types of Connective Tissue Types of Connective Tissue			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Types of Muscle Tissue: Skeletal, Cardiac & Smooth Types of Muscle Tissue: Skeletal, Cardiac & Smooth			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Nervous Tissue: Definition, Function & Types Nervous Tissue: Definition, Function & Types			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 6. Understanding the Integumentary System {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[492847].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - The Structure of the Skin The Structure of the Skin			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - What is the Function of the Integumentary System? What is the Function of the Integumentary System?			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Human Skin: Layers, Function & Structure Human Skin: Layers, Function & Structure			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - What Are Skin Cells? - Functions, Types & Facts What Are Skin Cells? - Functions, Types & Facts			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - The Integumentary System: The Dermal Layer The Integumentary System: The Dermal Layer			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - The Integumentary System: The Epidermal Layer The Integumentary System: The Epidermal Layer			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - The Integumentary System Accessory Structures: Hair The Integumentary System Accessory Structures: Hair			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - The Integumentary System Accessory Structures: Glands The Integumentary System Accessory Structures: Glands			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - The Integumentary System Accessory Structures: Nails The Integumentary System Accessory Structures: Nails			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Skin Pathologies: Inflammatory & Allergic Eruptions Skin Pathologies: Inflammatory & Allergic Eruptions			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Infectious Skin Conditions & Treatments: Medical Terms Infectious Skin Conditions & Treatments: Medical Terms			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 7. Understanding the Skeletal System {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[492843].percentComplete}}% complete

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

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Ch 8. Understanding the Muscular System {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[492083].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Major Skeletal Muscle Functions Major Skeletal Muscle Functions			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Skeletal Muscle Organization: Connective Tissue and Layers Skeletal Muscle Organization: Connective Tissue and Layers			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - The Sarcomere and Sliding Filaments in Muscular Contraction: Definition and Structures The Sarcomere and Sliding Filaments in Muscular Contraction: Definition and Structures			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Muscular Contraction: Cross-Bridge Formation Muscular Contraction: Cross-Bridge Formation			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Excitation-Contraction Coupling & Muscular Contraction Regulation Excitation-Contraction Coupling & Muscular Contraction Regulation			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - The Neuromuscular Junction: Function, Structure & Physiology The Neuromuscular Junction: Function, Structure & Physiology			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Length-Tension Relationship in Skeletal Muscle Length-Tension Relationship in Skeletal Muscle			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Muscle Twitch, Wave Summation & Muscle Tension Muscle Twitch, Wave Summation & Muscle Tension			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - How Motor Unit Summation Develops Muscle Tension How Motor Unit Summation Develops Muscle Tension			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Isometric and Isotonic Contraction: Definition and Examples Isometric and Isotonic Contraction: Definition and Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Muscle Metabolism: Synthesis of ATP Muscle Metabolism: Synthesis of ATP			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - How Muscle Levers Affect Muscle Efficiency How Muscle Levers Affect Muscle Efficiency			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - How Muscular Contraction Causes Articulation: Definition & Types How Muscular Contraction Causes Articulation: Definition & Types			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 14 - Muscle Origin and Insertion: Definition and Actions Muscle Origin and Insertion: Definition and Actions			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 9. Muscle Anatomy, Support & Movement {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[492085].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Axial Muscles: Trunk Muscles Anatomy & Support Axial Muscles: Trunk Muscles Anatomy & Support			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Muscles of the Vertebral Column: Support & Movement Muscles of the Vertebral Column: Support & Movement			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Shoulder Muscles: Anatomy, Support & Movement Shoulder Muscles: Anatomy, Support & Movement			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Arm Muscles: Anatomy, Support & Movement Arm Muscles: Anatomy, Support & Movement			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Forearm Muscles: Anatomy, Support & Movement Forearm Muscles: Anatomy, Support & Movement			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Hip Muscles: Anatomy, Support & Movement Hip Muscles: Anatomy, Support & Movement			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Thigh Muscles: Anatomy, Support & Movement Thigh Muscles: Anatomy, Support & Movement			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Leg Muscles: Anatomy, Support & Movement Leg Muscles: Anatomy, Support & Movement			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 10. Structure & Functions of the Nervous System {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[492845].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Nervous System Overview: Central & Peripheral Nervous System Overview: Central & Peripheral			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Functions of the Nervous System Functions of the Nervous System			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - The Structure and Function of Neurons The Structure and Function of Neurons			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Types of Neurons: Sensory, Afferent, Motor, Efferent & More Types of Neurons: Sensory, Afferent, Motor, Efferent & More			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - The Myelin Sheath, Schwann Cells & Nodes of Ranvier The Myelin Sheath, Schwann Cells & Nodes of Ranvier			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Neuroglia: Function & Definition Neuroglia: Function & Definition			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Sensory Nerves and Receptors of Muscles and Tendons Sensory Nerves and Receptors of Muscles and Tendons			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Cranial Nerves of the Face and Mouth: Motion and Sensation Functionality Cranial Nerves of the Face and Mouth: Motion and Sensation Functionality			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Cranial Nerves: The Vagus Nerve and its Functionality Cranial Nerves: The Vagus Nerve and its Functionality			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Spinal Cord Structure, Function & Terminology Spinal Cord Structure, Function & Terminology			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Reflex Arc: Definition, Components & Functions Reflex Arc: Definition, Components & Functions			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Parts of the Brain Parts of the Brain			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - Somatic Sensory Pathways Somatic Sensory Pathways			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 14 - The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 15 - Positive and Negative Feedback in the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System Positive and Negative Feedback in the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 11. Structure & Function of the Senses {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[492089].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Intro to Sensation and Perception Intro to Sensation and Perception			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - The Sense of Smell: Olfactory Bulb and the Nose The Sense of Smell: Olfactory Bulb and the Nose			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Impact of Taste Buds, Nerves & Smell on Taste Impact of Taste Buds, Nerves & Smell on Taste			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Anatomy of the Ear's External Structures Anatomy of the Ear's External Structures			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - The Ear: Middle Structures and Hearing Functions The Ear: Middle Structures and Hearing Functions			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - The Inner Ear: Sense of Balance and Hearing The Inner Ear: Sense of Balance and Hearing			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - The Ear: Hair Cells, Organ of Corti & the Auditory Nerve The Ear: Hair Cells, Organ of Corti & the Auditory Nerve			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - The Eye and Eyesight: Large Structures The Eye and Eyesight: Large Structures			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Receptors of the Back of the Eye: Retina, Rods, Cones & Fovea Receptors of the Back of the Eye: Retina, Rods, Cones & Fovea			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - How Receptors of the Eye Conduct Information via the Optic Nerve How Receptors of the Eye Conduct Information via the Optic Nerve			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - The Sense of Sight: Motion, Nerves and Eye Movements The Sense of Sight: Motion, Nerves and Eye Movements			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 12. Understanding the Endocrine System {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[492091].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Structures & Functions of the Endocrine System Structures & Functions of the Endocrine System			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - The Functions of Important Hormones The Functions of Important Hormones			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Homeostasis in the Human Body Homeostasis in the Human Body			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Homeostasis and Temperature Regulation in Humans Homeostasis and Temperature Regulation in Humans			Video Take Quiz

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Anatomy & Physiology I Practice Test

About This Course

In this course, you'll watch engaging science lessons that cover the foundations of human anatomy and physiology. Our expert instructors use a simplified and engaging style to show you the basics of biochemistry, cellular respiration, human body systems, anatomical terminology, muscle movement and much more.

Whether you're a student, professional or independent learner, you'll be able to quickly take away core anatomy and physiology topics. Included in the course are self-assessment quizzes and chapter exams that are designed to reinforce the information you study. The course is accessible whenever you need it, and you can study on any device that has an Internet connection.

Course Topics

Category	Objectives
Anatomical Structural Organization & Directional Terminology	Identify structures, functions and organ systems of the human body; describe planes and regions of the body using anatomical directional terminology.
Basics of Biochemistry	Define terms associated with the chemistry of living organisms, including atoms, molecules, enzymes and water; describe biochemical and enzymatic reactions.
Cellular Respiration, Structure & Organization	Describe the process, products and steps of cellular respiration; outline the structure and function of cells; explain transport in cells and across cell membranes.
Cell Growth & Reproduction	Describe cell growth and reproduction mechanisms; describe the cell cycle; summarize the process of mitosis and meiosis.
Tissue Structure & Organization	Identify types of tissue, such as connective, nervous and muscle tissue; describe the structures and functions of these tissue types.
The Integumentary System	Evaluate the structure and function of the integumentary system and identify common skin disorders.
The Skeletal System	Describe the anatomy and physiology of osseous tissue, bone structure, the skeleton and articulations.
Understanding the Muscular System	Describe the structure and function of the muscular system; use correct terminology to describe the anatomy and relative positions of the muscular system; define muscle tension and contraction.
Muscle Anatomy, Support & Movement	Identify types of muscles and describe their anatomy and support features.
The Nervous System	Describe the structure and functions of the central peripheral, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems; identify types of neurons, parts of the brain and other anatomical features of the nervous system.
Structure & Function of the Senses	Identify the senses; describe the relationship between structure and function; discuss the anatomy and relative positions of the senses.
Understanding the Endocrine System	Describe the structure and function of the endocrine system; identify the functions of important hormones; explain the process of homeostasis in the human body.

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