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Human Anatomy & Physiology
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Human Anatomy & Physiology

4 topics
Biology

Before this course

Body systems, homeostasis and feedback loops

Topics

Tissues

Main lesson
Epithelia by shape and layers
Use this for “What epithelium lines the kidney tubules, and why does the skin need many layers?”

Musculoskeletal system

Main lesson
Which class of lever?
Use this for “Rising on tiptoe, the calf pulls up on the heel. What class of lever is the foot?”
The cross-bridge cycle in order
Use this for “Put these in order: the power stroke, ATP binding myosin, Ca²⁺ binding troponin, the head recocking.”

Nervous system

Main lesson
Phases of an action potential
Use this to record a neuron’s membrane potential every 0.5 ms and name the phases of its action potential.

Cardiovascular and respiratory systems

Main lesson
Stroke volume and ejection fraction
Use this for “End-diastolic volume 120 mL, end-systolic 50 mL. What are the stroke volume and ejection fraction?”
Minute and alveolar ventilation
Use this for “Tidal volume 500 mL, dead space 150 mL, 12 breaths a minute. What is the alveolar ventilation?”
Course test
See what you know: 10 questions on this course
New questions each time. Pass to mark it complete.
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