{"id":2191,"date":"2017-08-04T17:39:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-04T17:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ap2\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=2191"},"modified":"2023-12-19T22:24:18","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T22:24:18","slug":"course-contents-at-a-glance","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/pgcc-ap2\/chapter\/course-contents-at-a-glance\/","title":{"raw":"Course Contents at a Glance","rendered":"Course Contents at a Glance"},"content":{"raw":"<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-220\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2025\/2017\/07\/01212659\/binoculars2.png\" alt=\"an icon of a pair of binoculars\" width=\"250\" height=\"142\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe following list shows the chapter-level topics and assignments for the course. To see all of the course pages, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ap2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Table of Contents<\/a>.\r\n<h2>Chapter 1: The Endocrine System<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to the Endocrine System<\/li>\r\n \t<li>An Overview of the Endocrine System<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hormones<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Thyroid Gland<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Parathyroid Glands<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Adrenal Glands<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Pineal Gland<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Gonadal and Placental Hormones<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Endocrine Pancreas<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Development and Aging of the Endocrine System<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Chapter 2: The Cardiovascular System: Blood<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to the Cardiovascular System: Blood<\/li>\r\n \t<li>An Overview of Blood<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Production of the Formed Elements<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Erythrocytes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Leukocytes and Platelets<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hemostasis<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Blood Typing<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Chapter 3: The Cardiovascular System: The Heart<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to the Cardiovascular System: The Heart<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Heart Anatomy<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cardiac Cycle<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cardiac Physiology<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Development of the Heart<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Chapter 4: The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to the Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Structure and Function of Blood Vessels<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Blood Flow, Blood Pressure, and Resistance<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Capillary Exchange<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Homeostatic Regulation of the Vascular System<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Circulatory Pathways<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Development of Blood Vessels and Fetal Circulation<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Chapter 5: The Lymphatic and Immune System<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to the Lymphatic and Immune System<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Barrier Defenses and the Innate Immune Response<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Adaptive Immune Response: T lymphocytes and Their Functional Types<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Adaptive Immune Response: B-lymphocytes and Antibodies<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Immune Response against Pathogens<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Diseases Associated with Depressed or Overactive Immune Responses<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Transplantation and Cancer Immunology<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Chapter 6: The Respiratory System<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to the Respiratory System<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Lungs<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Process of Breathing<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Gas Exchange<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Transport of Gases<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Modifications in Respiratory Functions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Embryonic Development of the Respiratory System<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Chapter 7: The Digestive System<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to the Digestive System<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Overview of the Digestive System<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Digestive System Processes and Regulation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Stomach<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Small and Large Intestines<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Accessory Organs in Digestion: The Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Chemical Digestion and Absorption: A Closer Look<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Chapter 8: Metabolism and Nutrition<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to Metabolism and Nutrition<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Overview of Metabolic Reactions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Carbohydrate Metabolism<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lipid Metabolism<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Protein Metabolism<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Metabolic States of the Body<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Energy and Heat Balance<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Nutrition and Diet<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Chapter 9: The Urinary System<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to the Urinary System<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Physical Characteristics of Urine<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Gross Anatomy of Urine Transport<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Gross Anatomy of the Kidney<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Physiology of Urine Formation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Tubular Reabsorption<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Regulation of Renal Blood Flow<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Endocrine Regulation of Kidney Function<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Regulation of Fluid Volume and Composition<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Urinary System and Homeostasis<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Chapter 10: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Body Fluids and Fluid Compartments<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Water Balance<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Electrolyte Balance<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Acid-Base Balance<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Disorders of Acid-Base Balance<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Chapter 11: The Reproductive System<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to the Reproductive System<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Development of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Chapter 12: Development and Inheritance<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to Development and Inheritance<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Fertilization<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Embryonic Development<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Fetal Development<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Maternal Changes During Pregnancy, Labor, and Birth<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Adjustments of the Infant at Birth and Postnatal Stages<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lactation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Patterns of Inheritance<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-220\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2025\/2017\/07\/01212659\/binoculars2.png\" alt=\"an icon of a pair of binoculars\" width=\"250\" height=\"142\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The following list shows the chapter-level topics and assignments for the course. To see all of the course pages, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ap2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Table of Contents<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Chapter 1: The Endocrine System<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction to the Endocrine System<\/li>\n<li>An Overview of the Endocrine System<\/li>\n<li>Hormones<\/li>\n<li>The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus<\/li>\n<li>The Thyroid Gland<\/li>\n<li>The Parathyroid Glands<\/li>\n<li>The Adrenal Glands<\/li>\n<li>The Pineal Gland<\/li>\n<li>Gonadal and Placental Hormones<\/li>\n<li>The Endocrine Pancreas<\/li>\n<li>Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions<\/li>\n<li>Development and Aging of the Endocrine System<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Chapter 2: The Cardiovascular System: Blood<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction to the Cardiovascular System: Blood<\/li>\n<li>An Overview of Blood<\/li>\n<li>Production of the Formed Elements<\/li>\n<li>Erythrocytes<\/li>\n<li>Leukocytes and Platelets<\/li>\n<li>Hemostasis<\/li>\n<li>Blood Typing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Chapter 3: The Cardiovascular System: The Heart<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction to the Cardiovascular System: The Heart<\/li>\n<li>Heart Anatomy<\/li>\n<li>Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity<\/li>\n<li>Cardiac Cycle<\/li>\n<li>Cardiac Physiology<\/li>\n<li>Development of the Heart<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Chapter 4: The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction to the Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation<\/li>\n<li>Structure and Function of Blood Vessels<\/li>\n<li>Blood Flow, Blood Pressure, and Resistance<\/li>\n<li>Capillary Exchange<\/li>\n<li>Homeostatic Regulation of the Vascular System<\/li>\n<li>Circulatory Pathways<\/li>\n<li>Development of Blood Vessels and Fetal Circulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Chapter 5: The Lymphatic and Immune System<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction to the Lymphatic and Immune System<\/li>\n<li>Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems<\/li>\n<li>Barrier Defenses and the Innate Immune Response<\/li>\n<li>The Adaptive Immune Response: T lymphocytes and Their Functional Types<\/li>\n<li>The Adaptive Immune Response: B-lymphocytes and Antibodies<\/li>\n<li>The Immune Response against Pathogens<\/li>\n<li>Diseases Associated with Depressed or Overactive Immune Responses<\/li>\n<li>Transplantation and Cancer Immunology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Chapter 6: The Respiratory System<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction to the Respiratory System<\/li>\n<li>Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System<\/li>\n<li>The Lungs<\/li>\n<li>The Process of Breathing<\/li>\n<li>Gas Exchange<\/li>\n<li>Transport of Gases<\/li>\n<li>Modifications in Respiratory Functions<\/li>\n<li>Embryonic Development of the Respiratory System<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Chapter 7: The Digestive System<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction to the Digestive System<\/li>\n<li>Overview of the Digestive System<\/li>\n<li>Digestive System Processes and Regulation<\/li>\n<li>The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus<\/li>\n<li>The Stomach<\/li>\n<li>The Small and Large Intestines<\/li>\n<li>Accessory Organs in Digestion: The Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder<\/li>\n<li>Chemical Digestion and Absorption: A Closer Look<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Chapter 8: Metabolism and Nutrition<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction to Metabolism and Nutrition<\/li>\n<li>Overview of Metabolic Reactions<\/li>\n<li>Carbohydrate Metabolism<\/li>\n<li>Lipid Metabolism<\/li>\n<li>Protein Metabolism<\/li>\n<li>Metabolic States of the Body<\/li>\n<li>Energy and Heat Balance<\/li>\n<li>Nutrition and Diet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Chapter 9: The Urinary System<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction to the Urinary System<\/li>\n<li>Physical Characteristics of Urine<\/li>\n<li>Gross Anatomy of Urine Transport<\/li>\n<li>Gross Anatomy of the Kidney<\/li>\n<li>Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney<\/li>\n<li>Physiology of Urine Formation<\/li>\n<li>Tubular Reabsorption<\/li>\n<li>Regulation of Renal Blood Flow<\/li>\n<li>Endocrine Regulation of Kidney 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