Functions of the Cardiovascular System

• So, What Is Anatomy?
• Atoms, Molecules, Ions, and Bonds
• Inorganic Compounds
• Organic Molecules
• Chemical Reactions in Metabolic Processes

• The Cell and Its Membrane
• Cell Junctions
• Movement of Substances
• Cell Division

• Introduction to Tissue
• Epithelial Tissue
• Connective Tissue
• Nervous Tissue
• Muscle Tissue

• The Skin and Its Functions
• The Epidermis
• The Dermis
• The Hypodermis
• Accessory Organs of the Skin

• Functions of Bones
• Types of Bones
• Bone Structure
• Bone Development
• Bone Growth
• Bone Homeostasis
• Surface Features of Bones

• Organization of the Skeleton
• Skull: Cranium and Facial Bones
• Hyoid Bone
• Vertebral Column
• Thorax
• Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb
• Pelvic Girdle
• Lower Limb

• Joints Defined
• Structural and Functional Classification

• Types of Muscles
• Connective Tissue Related to Muscle Fiber
• Structure of Skeletal Muscle
• Muscle Contraction
• Structure of Cardiac Muscle
• Structure of Smooth Muscle

• Skeletal Muscle Actions
• Names of Skeletal Muscles
• Muscle Size and Fascicles
• Major Skeletal Muscles

• Neurons
• Neuroglia
• Myelination
• Transmission of Nerve Impulses
• The Synapse

• Nervous System Organization
• Nervous System Terminology
• The Brain
• Ventricles and Cerebrospinal Fluid
• The Meninges
• The Blood‐Brain Barrier
• Cranial Nerves
• The Spinal Cord
• Spinal Nerves
• Reflexes
• The Autonomic Nervous System

• Sensory Receptors
• The Somatic Senses
• Vision
• Hearing
• Equilibrium
• Smell
• Taste

• Hormones
• The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Glands
• Endocrine Organs and Tissues
• Antagonistic Hormones

• Functions of the Cardiovascular System
• The Blood
• Blood Formation
• Hemostasis
• Blood Groups
• Circulatory Pathways
• The Heart
• Cardiac Conduction
• Cardiac Muscle Contraction
• Electrocardiogram
• The Cardiac Cycle
• Cardiac Output
• Blood Vessels
• Blood Pressure
• Control of Blood Pressure
• Blood Vessels of the Body

• Lymphatic System Components
• Lymphatic Vessels
• Lymphoid Cells
• Lymphatic Tissues and Organs

• Protecting Your Body
• Nonspecific Barriers
• Nonspecific Defenses
• The Immune System
• Major Histocompatibility Complex
• Lymphocytes
• Antibodies
• Costimulation
• Humoral, Cell‐Mediated Immune Responses
• Supplements to the Immune Response

• Function of the Respiratory System
• Structure of the Respiratory System
• Lungs
• Mechanics of Breathing
• Lung Volumes and Capacities
• Gas Exchange
• Gas Transport
• Control of Respiration

• Function of the Digestive System
• Structure of the GI Tract Wall
• Digestive Enzymes
• The Mouth
• The Pharynx
• The Esophagus
• Deglutition (Swallowing)
• The Stomach
• The Small Intestine
• The Large Intestine
• The Pancreas
• The Liver and Gallbladder
• Regulation of Digestion

• Anatomy of the Kidneys
• Regulation of Urine Concentration
• Ureters
• Urinary Bladder
• Urethra

• So, What Is Reproduction?
• The Male Reproductive System
• The Female Reproduction System