Exploring the Body Machine, Part 2 notes

In this chapter of Human Anatomy and Physiology I, the notes cover the following details... 1. Function(s) of digestive system 2. Major organs of the digestive system and their functions 3. Parts of gastrointestinal tract 4. Accessory organs to the GI tract 5. Peritoneal formational and their functions My notes come strait from the powerpoint, book, and lecture. They are focused on organizing the information into an outline format so that it is easier to understand and creates a more...

In this chapter of Human Anatomy and Physiology I, the notes cover the following details... 1. Difference between whole blood, blood plasma, blood serum 2. Structure and function of a red blood cell 3. Five types of leukocytes and their functions 4. Role of platelets in blood clotting My notes come strait from the powerpoint, book, and lecture. They are focused on organizing the information into an outline format so that it is easier to understand and creates a more efficient way of st...

In this chapter of Human Anatomy and Physiology I, the notes cover the following details... 1. Role of endocrine system in maintaining homeostasis 2. Differences between paracrine, endocrine, and exocrine secretions 3. Three classes of hormones based on structure 4. Relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland 5. Hormones released from the posterior pituitary and their actions 6. Hormones released from the anterior pituitary and their actions 7. Production of thyro...

In this chapter of Human Anatomy and Physiology I, the notes cover the following details... 1. Respiratory mucosa and the presence of different tissue types in different parts of the mucosa 2. Major organs of upper respiratory system 3. Major organs of lower respiratory system 4. Primary and secondary functions of the respiratory system 5. Mucus escalator and how cystic fibrosis disrupts the mucus escalator 6. Gas laws relevant to the respiratory system 7. Lung volumes and capacitie...

In this chapter of Human Anatomy and Physiology I, the notes cover the following details... 1. Anatomy of the heart and its role in the cardiovascular system 2. Heart valves and the direct flow of blood through the heart 3. Parts of EKG and the sequence of events occurring in the heart during a heartbeat 4. Stroke volume and cardiac output 5. Endocrine and nervous system influence cardiac output My notes come strait from the powerpoint, book, and lecture. They are focused on organizi...

In this chapter of Human Anatomy and Physiology I, the notes cover the following details... 1. Different types of blood vessels and their unique properties 2. Major pulse points of the body 3. Normal blood pressures in various vessels throughout the body 4. Capillary exchange 5. Portal system 6. Veins appearing blue in the skin My notes come strait from the powerpoint, book, and lecture. They are focused on organizing the information into an outline format so that it is easier to und...

In this chapter of Human Anatomy and Physiology I, the notes cover the following details... 1. Major components of the lymphatic system 2. The process of lymphatic system turning over interstitial fluids 3. Major lymphoid tissues and organs and their functions 4. Differences between specific and nonspecific defenses 5. Nonspecific defenses 6. Different types of specific immunity 7. Antigen presentation and antigen recognition 8. Structure of antibody 9. Classes of antibodies 1...

In this chapter of Human Anatomy and Physiology I, the notes cover the following details... 1. Metabolism, catabolism, and anabolism 2. Steps of glycolysis and its main products 3. Steps of TCA cycle and its main products 4. Structure of mitochondria 5. Electron transport system and the production of ATP 6. Role of lipids in energy storage and production 7. Basic principles of digestion and absorption by the digestive system 8. Hormones that regulate the digestive system and their...