| Introduction to
Anatomy & Physiology |
Illinois Assessment Framework
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Define anatomy and physiology
and describe the various specialties within each discipline.
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List and describe the six
structural levels of organization in the human body.
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List the eleven body systems,
identify the major structures in each system, and describe the
major function of each system.
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Explain the significance of
homeostasis.
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Describe how positive and
negative feedback are involved in homeostatic regulation.
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Use anatomical terms to
describe body sections, body regions, and relative positions.
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Identify the major cavities
and their subdivisions.
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Simulate the steps in an
autopsy.
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Use anatomical terminology
when performing the autopsy.
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| Cell Structure &
Function |
Illinois Assessment Framework
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Discuss the basic concepts of
the cell theory.
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List the functions of the cell
membrane and the structures that enable it to perform those
functions.
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Describe the various
mechanisms that cells use to transport substances across the
cell membrane.
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Describe the organelles of a
typical cell and indicate their specific functions.
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List the stages of the cell
cycle and describe what happens during each stage.
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Define differentiation and explain its
importance.
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| Tissue Level of
Organization |
Illinois Assessment Framework
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Identify the body’s four major
tissue types and their roles.
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List the general
characteristics of epithelial tissue.
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Describe the three types of
cell-to-cell junctions found in epithelial tissue.
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Identify and give the
functions and locations of the types of epithelial tissue.
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List the general
characteristics and functions of connective tissue.
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List, identify, and give the
functions of the different types of fibers and cells found in
connective tissue.
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Identify and give the
functions of the major types of connective tissue.
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Explain how epithelial and
connective tissues combine to form four different types of
membranes.
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Discuss how tissues respond in
a coordinated manner to maintain homeostasis.
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Describe how aging affects the
tissues of the body.
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Research a disease and prepare
and give a PowerPoint presentation to the class.
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