The following list shows the chapter-level topics and assignments for the course. To see all of the course pages, visit the Table of Contents.

Module 1: The Endocrine System

• Introduction to the Endocrine System
• An Overview of the Endocrine System
• Hormones
• The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
• The Thyroid Gland
• The Parathyroid Glands
• The Adrenal Glands
• The Pineal Gland
• Gonadal and Placental Hormones
• The Endocrine Pancreas
• Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions
• Development and Aging of the Endocrine System

Module 2: The Cardiovascular System: Blood

• Introduction to the Cardiovascular System: Blood
• An Overview of Blood
• Production of the Formed Elements
• Erythrocytes
• Leukocytes and Platelets
• Hemostasis
• Blood Typing

Module 3: The Cardiovascular System: The Heart

• Introduction to the Cardiovascular System: The Heart
• Heart Anatomy
• Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
• Cardiac Cycle
• Cardiac Physiology
• Development of the Heart

Module 4: The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

• Introduction to the Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation
• Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
• Blood Flow, Blood Pressure, and Resistance
• Capillary Exchange
• Homeostatic Regulation of the Vascular System
• Circulatory Pathways
• Development of Blood Vessels and Fetal Circulation

Module 5: The Lymphatic and Immune System

• Introduction to the Lymphatic and Immune System
• Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
• Barrier Defenses and the Innate Immune Response
• The Adaptive Immune Response: T lymphocytes and Their Functional Types
• The Adaptive Immune Response: B-lymphocytes and Antibodies
• The Immune Response against Pathogens
• Diseases Associated with Depressed or Overactive Immune Responses
• Transplantation and Cancer Immunology

Module 6: The Respiratory System

• Introduction to the Respiratory System
• Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
• The Lungs
• The Process of Breathing
• Gas Exchange
• Transport of Gases
• Modifications in Respiratory Functions
• Embryonic Development of the Respiratory System

Module 7: The Digestive System

• Introduction to the Digestive System
• Overview of the Digestive System
• Digestive System Processes and Regulation
• The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
• The Stomach
• The Small and Large Intestines
• Accessory Organs in Digestion: The Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder
• Chemical Digestion and Absorption: A Closer Look

Module 8: Metabolism and Nutrition

• Introduction to Metabolism and Nutrition
• Overview of Metabolic Reactions
• Carbohydrate Metabolism
• Lipid Metabolism
• Protein Metabolism
• Metabolic States of the Body
• Energy and Heat Balance
• Nutrition and Diet

Module 9: The Urinary System

• Introduction to the Urinary System
• Physical Characteristics of Urine
• Gross Anatomy of Urine Transport
• Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
• Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
• Physiology of Urine Formation
• Tubular Reabsorption
• Regulation of Renal Blood Flow
• Endocrine Regulation of Kidney Function
• Regulation of Fluid Volume and Composition
• The Urinary System and Homeostasis

Module 10: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

• Introduction to Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
• Body Fluids and Fluid Compartments
• Water Balance
• Electrolyte Balance
• Acid-Base Balance
• Disorders of Acid-Base Balance

Module 11: The Reproductive System

• Introduction to the Reproductive System
• Development of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems
• Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
• Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System

Module 12: Development and Inheritance

• Introduction to Development and Inheritance
• Fertilization
• Embryonic Development
• Fetal Development
• Maternal Changes During Pregnancy, Labor, and Birth
• Adjustments of the Infant at Birth and Postnatal Stages
• Lactation
• Patterns of Inheritance