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The chapters and lessons below are the fixed course structure. When you start, LearnLive teaches each lesson interactively and adapts examples, pacing, and questions to you.
Complete syllabus
Every chapter and lesson
- 01
Chapter 1 · 5 lessons
Chapter 1 An Introduction to the Human Body
- 1.1
1.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can explain the basic concepts of anatomy and physiology and their importance to understanding the human body.
- Define anatomy and physiology.
- Describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology.
- Explain the significance of studying anatomy and physiology.
- 1.2
1.2 Structural Organization of the Human Body
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can identify and describe the structural organization of the human body from cells to systems.
- Define the levels of structural organization: chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, system, and organism.
- Identify examples of each level of organization in the human body.
- Explain how the levels of organization are interrelated.
- 1.3
1.3 Functions of Human Life
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can list and describe the essential functions that characterize human life.
- Define the characteristics of life.
- List the essential functions of human life: metabolism, responsiveness, movement, growth, differentiation, and reproduction.
- Explain the importance of these functions to overall health.
- 1.4
1.4 Requirements for Human Life
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can identify and explain the requirements necessary for human life.
- List the basic requirements for human life: nutrients, oxygen, water, temperature, and atmospheric pressure.
- Explain the role of each requirement in maintaining life.
- Discuss how deficiencies in these requirements can affect health.
- 1.5
1.5 Homeostasis
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can describe the concept of homeostasis and its importance to human health.
- Define homeostasis and its significance in the human body.
- Identify examples of homeostatic processes, such as temperature regulation and blood glucose levels.
- Explain how homeostasis is maintained through feedback mechanisms.
- 1.1
- 02
Chapter 2 · 5 lessons
Chapter 2 The Chemical Level of Organization
- 2.1
2.1 Elements and Atoms: The Building Blocks of Matter
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can identify and describe the basic elements and structure of atoms.
- Define elements and atoms as the fundamental building blocks of matter.
- Describe the structure of an atom, including protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Explain the significance of atomic number and mass number.
- 2.2
2.2 Chemical Bonds
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can explain the different types of chemical bonds and their importance.
- Define ionic bonds and covalent bonds.
- Describe how chemical bonds form between atoms.
- Explain the role of electronegativity in bond formation.
- 2.3
2.3 Chemical Reactions
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can describe the processes and types of chemical reactions.
- Define chemical reactions and their components.
- Identify different types of chemical reactions, including synthesis and decomposition.
- Explain the law of conservation of mass in relation to chemical reactions.
- 2.4
2.4 Inorganic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can identify key inorganic compounds and their roles in human functioning.
- Define inorganic compounds and their characteristics.
- List essential inorganic compounds, such as water and salts.
- Explain the physiological roles of these inorganic compounds in the body.
- 2.5
2.5 Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can identify key organic compounds and their significance to human health.
- Define organic compounds and their unique features.
- List essential organic compounds, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
- Explain the functions of these organic compounds in biological systems.
- 2.1
- 03
Chapter 3 · 5 lessons
Chapter 3 The Cellular Level of Organization
- 3.1
3.1 The Cell Membrane
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can describe the structure and function of the cell membrane.
- Define the cell membrane and its role in cellular organization.
- Identify the components of the cell membrane, including phospholipids and proteins.
- Explain the fluid mosaic model of the cell membrane.
- 3.2
3.2 The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can explain the components and functions of the cytoplasm and cellular organelles.
- Define cytoplasm and its significance in cellular processes.
- Identify major organelles and their functions, such as mitochondria and ribosomes.
- Describe the role of the cytoskeleton in maintaining cell shape.
- 3.3
3.3 The Nucleus and DNA Replication
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can outline the structure of the nucleus and the process of DNA replication.
- Define the nucleus and its role in storing genetic information.
- Explain the structure of DNA and its components.
- Describe the steps involved in DNA replication.
- 3.4
3.4 Protein Synthesis
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can describe the process of protein synthesis.
- Define protein synthesis and its importance in cellular function.
- Identify the roles of messenger RNA and ribosomes in protein synthesis.
- Explain the steps of transcription and translation.
- 3.5
3.5 Cell Growth and Division
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can explain the processes of cell growth and division.
- Define cell growth and the factors that influence it.
- Describe the stages of the cell cycle, including mitosis.
- Explain the significance of cell division in growth and repair.
- 3.1
- 04
Chapter 4 · 5 lessons
Chapter 4 The Tissue Level of Organization
- 4.1
4.1 Types of Tissues
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can identify and describe the four main types of tissues in the human body.
- Define the four main types of tissues: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous.
- Explain the primary functions of each tissue type.
- Discuss the significance of tissue organization in the body.
- 4.2
4.2 Epithelial Tissue
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can describe the structure and function of epithelial tissue.
- Define epithelial tissue and its characteristics.
- Identify the different types of epithelial tissue based on cell shape and layers.
- Explain the roles of epithelial tissue in protection, absorption, and secretion.
- 4.3
4.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can explain the structure and functions of connective tissue.
- Define connective tissue and its primary functions.
- Identify the various types of connective tissue, including loose, dense, adipose, and specialized types.
- Discuss how connective tissue supports and protects other tissues and organs.
- 4.4
4.4 Muscle Tissue and Motion
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can describe the structure and function of muscle tissue.
- Define muscle tissue and its types: skeletal, cardiac, and smooth.
- Explain the role of muscle tissue in movement and contraction.
- Discuss the differences in structure and function among the three types of muscle tissue.
- 4.5
4.5 Nervous Tissue Mediates Perception and Response
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can describe the structure and function of nervous tissue.
- Define nervous tissue and its components: neurons and glial cells.
- Explain the role of nervous tissue in mediating perception and response.
- Discuss how nervous tissue contributes to communication within the body.
- 4.1
- 05
Chapter 5 · 4 lessons
Chapter 5 The Integumentary System
- 5.1
5.1 Layers of the Skin
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can identify and describe the layers of the skin.
- The skin consists of three primary layers: the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.
- The epidermis is the outermost layer, primarily composed of keratinocytes.
- The dermis contains connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerve endings.
- The hypodermis, or subcutaneous layer, provides insulation and cushioning.
- 5.2
5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can explain the various accessory structures of the skin.
- Accessory structures include hair, nails, and various glands.
- Hair follicles are responsible for hair growth and are associated with sebaceous glands.
- Sweat glands play a crucial role in thermoregulation and excretion.
- Nails protect the distal phalanx and enhance fine touch.
- 5.3
5.3 Functions of the Integumentary System
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can summarize the primary functions of the integumentary system.
- The integumentary system protects against environmental hazards.
- It helps regulate body temperature through sweat and blood flow.
- The skin provides sensory information through receptors.
- It plays a role in vitamin D synthesis.
- 5.4
5.4 Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can identify common diseases, disorders, and injuries of the integumentary system.
- Common skin disorders include acne, eczema, and psoriasis.
- Injuries such as cuts, burns, and abrasions can affect skin integrity.
- Skin cancer is a serious condition that can arise from UV exposure.
- Understanding these conditions aids in prevention and treatment.
- 5.1
- 06
Chapter 6 · 5 lessons
Chapter 6 Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System
- 6.1
6.1 The Functions of the Skeletal System
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can describe the primary functions of the skeletal system.
- The skeletal system provides support and structure to the body.
- It protects vital organs such as the brain, heart, and lungs.
- The skeletal system facilitates movement by serving as attachment points for muscles.
- It stores essential minerals like calcium and phosphorus.
- The skeletal system houses bone marrow, which produces blood cells.
- 6.2
6.2 Bone Classification
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can classify different types of bones based on their shapes and structures.
- Bones are classified into four main categories: long, short, flat, and irregular.
- Long bones are characterized by a greater length than width, such as the femur.
- Short bones are roughly cube-shaped, like the carpals in the wrist.
- Flat bones provide protection and include the sternum and skull bones.
- Irregular bones have complex shapes, such as the vertebrae.
- 6.3
6.3 Bone Structure
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can explain the structure of a typical long bone.
- A long bone consists of a diaphysis (shaft) and two epiphyses (ends).
- The diaphysis contains the medullary cavity, which is filled with bone marrow.
- The epiphyses are covered with articular cartilage to reduce friction at joints.
- The periosteum is a dense layer of connective tissue that covers the outer surface.
- Bone tissue is composed of compact bone and spongy bone.
- 6.4
6.4 Bone Formation and Development
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can describe the processes involved in bone formation and development.
- Bone formation begins with the process of ossification, where cartilage is transformed into bone.
- Intramembranous ossification occurs in flat bones, while endochondral ossification occurs in long bones.
- Bone development is influenced by genetic factors and mechanical stress.
- Growth plates, or epiphyseal plates, are areas where new bone is formed during childhood.
- Hormones such as growth hormone and sex hormones play a role in bone development.
- 6.5
6.5 Fractures: Bone Repair
6 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can outline the stages of bone repair following a fracture.
- The first stage of bone repair is the formation of a hematoma at the fracture site.
- The second stage involves the formation of a fibrocartilaginous callus to stabilize the fracture.
- The third stage is the conversion of the callus into a bony callus through ossification.
- The final stage is bone remodeling, where the bone regains its original shape and strength.
- Factors such as age and nutrition can affect the healing process.
- 6.1