Subject outline: Chapters and pages refer to the text. Each page reference indicates the beginning of a topic (which may include many pages). The class numbers in parentheses refer to the approximate number of class hours designated for each topic. Note: in general a “class hour” refers to a 50 minute period.

XIII.The endocrine system ………......................................Cpt 17
     A. General principles
     B. Specifics

XVII. Reproduction and body development ………........... Cpts 27,28,29,
     A. Basic development
     B. Human reproduction.................................................. Cpt 27,28,29
        1. Introduction
        2. Male
        3. Female                                                                                                                                                       
     C. Genetics.................................................................... Cpt 4 pp 142-147

EXAM 1

XIV. Circulatory System
     A. General principles (including fluids)
     B. Blood..........................................................................Cpt 18
        1.  Plasma
        2.  Formed elements
            a. Red blood cells and blood type
            b. White blood cells
            c. Platelets and clotting
     C. Lymphatic system ......................................................Cpt 21
     D. Immunity ...................................................................Cpt 21

EXAM 2

     E. Development and anatomy*........................................Cpt 19 pp 716-727; Cpt 20 pp 754-762, 775-799
        1. Heart
        2. Vessel structure
        3. Major blood vessels

EXAM 3

     F. Physiology...................................................................Cpt 19 pp 728-745; Cpt 20 pp 762-775
        1. Pressure and flow
        2. Characteristics of cardiac muscle
        3. Cardiac cycle
        4. Intrinsic coordination
        5. Extrinsic coordination
        6. Control of blood flow
        7. Capillary exchange
        8. Integration of cardiovascular
           function

EXAM 4

XV.  The respiratory system …………...................................Cpt 22
     A. General Principles
     B. Development and anatomy
     C. Mechanics of breathing
     D. Transport of gases
     E. Control of breathing

EXAM 5

XVII. Body fluid regulation …………....................................Cpts 23, 24
     A. General function of the urinary system
     B. Development & anatomy
     C. Urine production
     D. Urine concentration and dilution
     E. Other urinary system structures
     F. Acid/Base Regulation

EXAM 6

XVI. The digestive system ………….......................................Cpt 25
     A. General principles
     B. Development and anatomy
        1.  Gut
        2.  Glands and accessory organs              
     C. Physiology
        1.  Digestion
        2.  Summary of processes
        3.  Summary of control
        4.  Absorption
     D. Metabolism and nutrition ..........................................Cpt 26

EXAM 7