BIO 226L - Anatomy and Physiology II (laboratory)

Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Total Hours: 30
Units: 1
This course is the second in a two-part series covering gross and microscopic structure of human body and basic understanding of physiological mechanisms. This course introduces the principles of regulation and integration of the body including the fundamentals of nervous tissue and the nervous system covering the central/peripheral and somatic/autonomic nervous systems; the cardiovascular system including blood, heart, blood vessels and physiology of circulation; the lymphatic system including the lymphoid organs and tissues, the immune system including innate and adaptive body defenses, the respiratory system including functional anatomy and respiratory physiology, the urinary system, the principles of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance in human body, and the reproductive system including both male and female sexual reproduction anatomy and physiology. Laboratory includes work with microscope, Anatomage table, human body models, and cadavers. Accepted as transfer credit by numerous colleges and universities.

Prerequisites: High School Diploma or equivalent; Anatomy and Physiology I
Corequisites: BIO 226
Restrictions: Accelerated Science