Course Competency 1: Analyze the processes of cellular metabolism.

• Describe the process of protein synthesis.
• Compare the processes of aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
• Distinguish between anabolism and catabolism.
• Compare the mechanism of carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism.
• Correlate appropriate cellular organelles with their cellular metabolism role.
• Diagram includes description membrane transports and receptor sites.

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Course Competency 2: Analyze how the individual components of the nervous system work as an integrated whole.

• Examine sensory function.
• Examine motor neural pathways.
• Describe the role of the autonomic nervous system.
• Describe the generation of neuron action potentials.
• Describe neuro-physiology including potentials, impulse conduction and synaptic transmission.
• Identify the role of neurotransmitters.
• Correlate cranial nerves to their respective physiological functions.
• Relate higher order brain functions to brain anatomy.
• Relate various types of pain to homeostatic mechanism.

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Course Competency 3: Correlate muscular physiology to normal body function.

• Examine sensory function.
• Contrasts neuro-excitory and -inhibitory neurotransmittors.
• Examine sensory function.
• Correlate neurotransmitters with receptor sites.
• Relate synaptic activity to neural control.
• Identify the microscopic anatomy of the muscle fiber.
• Identify the physiology of muscle cell contraction.
• Explain the physiology involved in myoneural junctions.
• Explain energy production, storage and consumption in the muscle cell.

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Course Competency 4: Analyze the roles of DNA and RNA in controlling cell function and genetics.

• Describe DNA replication.
• Show relationship to enzyme.
• Describe effect of mutations on cell function.
• Contrast DNA and RNA structures and functions.
• Distinguish among the three types of RNA.

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Course Competency 5: Evaluate the components of defense and immunity that support homeostasis.

• Distinguish among active and passive immunity.
• Describe the components of the immune system.
• Describe nonspecific immunity.
• Describe specific immunity.
• Describe cellular immunity.
• Describe humoral immunity.
• Describe immune disorders.

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Course Competency 6: Analyze how cardiovascular physiology contributes to human health.

• Examine the conductive system of the heart.
• Examine the coronary circulation system.
• Examine blood flow dynamics.
• Examine factors affecting blood pressure.
• Relate extrinsic and intrinsic factors that influence cardiac function.
• Correlate the cardiac cycle with EKG and blood flow dynamics.

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Course Competency 7: Analyze renal physiology.

• Correlate nephron structure to urine formation.
• Describe urine formation.
• Examine the role of hormonal control in kidney function.
• Explain the role of the juxtaglomerular apparatus.
• Explain the role of the kidney's vascular system in urine formation.
• Explain the normal and abnormal constituents of urine and their significance.

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Course Competency 8: Evaluate the roles of different organ systems in maintaining adequate tissue perfusion and oxygenation.

• Explain the mechanisms that influence hemodynamics
• Examine the mechanisms responsible for controlled blood flow through tissues
• Describe the compensatory mechanisms operatory during shock
• Explain how alterations in blood, pc02, pH, and p02 influence ventilation
• Explain the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the tissues and lungs
• Explain the hormonal mechanism influencing hemodynamics
• Recognize the neurological mechanisms influencing hemodynamics
• Explain the mechanisms of gas transport

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Course Competency 9: Distinguish among the processes of digestion, absorption, and assimilation.

• Examine the absorption of nutrients.
• Describe the transport of nutrients.
• Examine the storage of nutrients.
• Relate enzymes to digestion.
• Relate hormones to digestion.
• Examine the role of the liver, gall bladder and pancreas in digestive and related metabolic functions.

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Course Competency 10: Correlate blood components and composition to homeostatic mechanisms.

• Relate hematology lab reports to human health.
• Identify the steps of hemostasis.
• Identify the major lipid constituents in blood.
• Discuss the blood's mechanism of transport.
• Correlate ABO/RH compatibility.

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Course Competency 11: Correlate fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance to the homeostatic mechanisms responsible for their control.

• Identify fluid compartments and the water and solute movement between them.
• Diagram the mechanisms by which the water content of the body fluid is regulated.
• Compare the composition of intracellular and extracellular fluids.
• Describe mechanisms for regulating pH.
• Describe respiratory acidosis, alkalosis, and compensatory mechanisms.

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Course Competency 12: Integrate genetics, development and human reproductive physiology.

• Compare mitosis with meiosis.
• Distinguish between spermatogenesis and oogenesis.
• Identify chromosomal abnormalities.
• Describe the events of fertilization/fetal development.
• Recognize fetal circulation.
• Describe the hormonal changes during and after pregnancy
• Recognize patterns of human inheritance.

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Course Competency 13: Use appropriate scientific laboratory methods and safety precautions.

• Identify hazards and safety equipment in the lab.
• Select appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Follow all laboratory practice expectations of the college.

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Course Competency 14: Analyze how the individual components of the endocrine system work as an integrated whole.

• Relate endocrine function to homeostasis, including hypo-and hypersecretion.
• Identify the advanced mechanisms of hormone actions.
• Identify the mechanism of hormone transport.
• Correlate the relationship of neural function and hormonal secretion.
• Correlate the major hormones to the tissues and organs that secrete them.
• Correlate the major hormones to their respective target tissues.
• Explain control of hormone secretion.
• Describe hormonal response to stress.