Anatomy and Physiology 2 (BMET) BHSC 2201

Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:

• Relate the function of each body system covered in this course to the common goal of homeostasis.
• Identify the major bones of the skeleton.
• Describe the process of growth and development of the skeleton.
• Describe how the structure of muscle relates to its function.
• Outline the mechanism of muscle contraction.
• Relate nervous system stimulation to contraction response of skeletal muscle.
• Identify the components of blood and their general functions.
• Identify major branches of the aorta and venae cavae.
• Relate the structure of the heart to its role in circulation.
• Identify the waveforms and segments of the typical lead II electrocardiogram.
• Relate lead reference lines in Einthoven’s Triangle to size and polarity of ECG waveforms.
• Relate the electrical and mechanical events of the cardiac cycle.
• Outline the major factors influencing blood pressure in any vessel or heart chamber.
• Summarize the major factors influencing fluid balance across the walls of the small blood vessels.
• Describe the role of the lymphatic system in immune function and maintaining body fluid balance.
• Explain the roles of immune system components in defense against infection.
• Outline the mechanics of ventilation.
• Identify common lung capacities and their method of measurement.
• Identify methods of transport of blood gases.
• Describe the gross and microscopic structure of the gastro-intestinal tract and accessory organs of digestion.
• Identify the major digestive enzymes and their functions.
• Describe the gross and microscopic structure of the kidney and urinary tract.
• Outline the processes of urine formation and elimination.
• Compare hemodialysis to normal urine formation in the body.
• Discuss how the anatomy and physiology of body systems in this course relate to the design, function and operation of biomedical instruments.
• Demonstrate how the anatomical and physiological principles discussed in this course may be applied to new or theoretical biomedical devices.

Effective as of Winter 2020