Section outline


  • This module focuses on anatomy and physiology.


    Be sure to complete the short answer assignment, the lab, the Mastery Exercises, and the module exam.  Watch the videos and complete the practice problems to facilitate your learning.

    Short answer assignments should be approximately 200-300 words.

    1. Explain how homeostatic mechanisms react to changing external factors in order to keep internal operations efficient and operating at optimal levels.
    2. Give examples of both endotherms and ectotherms, and describe how they regulate their body temperatures.
    3. List the functions of all major body systems and they way in which they operate.
    4. Describe the three main types of "eaters" (herbivores, carnivores and omnivores) and give examples of organisms that fall into these categories.
    5. Describe the major systems of the human body which maintain our day to day functions.

    There are no additional required readings.



    • Anatomy & Physiology Topics

    • Anatomy & Physiology Module Review

    • Anatomy & Physiology Discussion Board Forum

      Please use this space to ask any questions about the module to the instructor and your peers.  You can start a new discussion thread by pressing "add a new discussion topic."

    • Anatomy & Physiology Short Answer Assignment Forum
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    • Anatomy & Physiology Lab PDF File