NS 511 - Anatomy and Physiology

Credit(s): 4.00

An introduction to the structure and function of the human body from a whole-systems perspective. The integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urogenital, immune and endocrine systems are covered. The concepts of development, metabolism, fluid and electrolyte balance, and acid-base balance are also explored. The lab component includes participation in cadaver dissection as an aid to learning the interrelationships of the parts of the human body.