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21st Century U.S. Army Correspondence Course References: Basic Human Physiology - Army Medical Department Course Student Self-Study Guide (Ringbound)
21st Century US Army Correspondence Course References Basic Human Physiology Army Medical Department Course Student SelfStudy Guide - Ringbound Author:Department of Defense This ringbound book presents a reproduction of an important U.S. Army Correspondence Course reference, Basic Human Physiology - Army Medical Department Course Student Self-Study Guide. These medical courses were developed by the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Contents include: Correspondence Cour... more »se Of the U.S. Army Medical Department Center And School * Subcourse Md0007 * Basic Human Physiology * Introduction - In this subcourse, you will study basic human physiology. Anatomy is the study of body structure. Physiology is the study of body functions, particularly at the cellular level. Anatomy and physiology are two subject matter areas that are vitally important. Do your best to achieve the objectives of this subcourse. As a result, you will be better able to perform your job. Subcourse Components: This subcourse consists of 14 lessons and an examination. The lessons are: Lesson 1, Introduction to Basic Human Physiology. Lesson 2, Physiology of Cells and Miscellaneous Tissues. Lesson 3, Envelopes of the Body. Lesson 4, The Skeletal System. Lesson 5, Physiology and Actions of Muscles. Lesson 6, The Human Digestive System. Lesson 7, The Human Respiratory System and Breathing. Lesson 8, The Human Urinary System. Lesson 9, The Human Reproductive (Genital) System. Lesson 10, Cardiovascular and Other Circulatory Systems of the Human Body. Lesson 11, The Human Endocrine System. Lesson 12, The Human Nervous System. Lesson 13, The Special Senses. Lesson 14, Some Elementary Human Genetics. Introduction to Basic Human Physiology * LESSON OBJECTIVES After completing this lesson, you should be able to: Define physiology. Describe the levels of function and the relationship between structure and function in the human body. Identify the effects of fundamental laws, concepts, and forces of the Universe. Identify processes which distinguish living from nonliving objects. Match three somatotypes with their descriptions. Identify general body functions and their descriptions. Identify fundamental processes for providing energy to human beings. Physiology is the study of the functions of the body at the cellular level. LEVELS OF FUNCTION - Function in the human body occurs at three general levels: a. Molecular. The basic functional entity is the molecule. The structure and interaction of the molecules of the body is the subject of the science of biochemistry. b. Cellular. The individual cell is the basis of the structure and function of the human body. The individual human body consists of great numbers of these cells working together as a total organism. Groups of like cells performing a common function are called tissues. Different tissues collected together form individual organs. Groups of organs performing an overall function are called organ systems, for example, the digestive system, the respiratory system, etc. When these systems are together in a single individual, we refer to that individual as an organism. The cellular level of function is the primary subject matter of physiology. c. Regional. Here, individual parts of the human body (made up of specific organs) perform activities as a unit. For example, the hand serves as a grasping, tool-holding apparatus. The study of this level of function is called functional anatomy. INTERRELATIONSHIPS - There is an inseparable relationship between structure and function in the human body. Every structure is designed to perform a particular function or functions. Likewise, every function has structures designed to perform it. LAWS OF NATURE - The Universe has a fundamental order. The Universe is governed by discrete and precise laws of nature. These laws are universal, unchangeable, and omnipresent. The human organism is ultimately controlled by these laws. The organic body of the human being is essentially operated by the« less