High Anatomy and Physiology

Segment One:

• Explain what characterizes science and its methods related to anatomy and physiology
• Compare and classify the four types of tissues
• Describe the function of the vertebrate integumentary system
• Evaluate the impact of biotechnology on the individual, society, and the environment
• Distinguish between bones of the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton
• Identify major markings on a skeleton and explain why these markings are important
• Describe the anatomy and histology of muscle tissue
• Explain the physiology of skeletal muscle
• Explore the steps involved in the sliding filament of muscle contraction
• Identify components and functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems
• Identify the major parts of the brain on diagrams or models
• Explore the structure and interactions of vertebrate sensory organs
• Describe the physiology of nerve conduction
• Relate how hormones interact with different body systems
• Describe the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system

Segment Two:

• Explore the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
• Analyze how heredity and family history can impact personal health
• Explain the components of an electrocardiogram
• Describe the physiology of the digestive system
• Identify and explore the structures of fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids, and steroids
• Explain the structures and reactions of proteins and amino acids in living organisms
• Explain the role of enzymes as catalysts that lower the activation energy of biochemical reactions
• Describe the histology of the alimentary canal and its associated accessory organs
• Explain the basic functions of and biotechnology associated with the human immune system
• Describe the anatomy and the physiology of the lymph system
• Analyze strategies for prevention, detection, and treatment of communicable and chronic diseases
• Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system
• Analyze fetal circulation and changes that occur to the circulatory system at birth
• Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the human reproductive system
• Describe the process of human development from fertilization to birth

Household items for lab experiments

Besides engaging students in challenging curriculum, the course guides students to reflect on their learning and evaluate their progress through a variety of assessments. Assessments can be in the form of practice lessons, multiple choice questions, writing assignments, projects, research papers, oral assessments, and discussions. This course will use the state-approved grading scale. Each course contains a mandatory final exam or culminating project that will be weighted at 20% of the student’s overall grade.***

***Proctored exams can be requested by FLVS at any time and for any reason in an effort to ensure academic integrity. When taking the exam to assess a student’s integrity, the exam must be passed with at least a 59.5% in order to earn credit for the course.  

To achieve success, students are expected to submit work in each course weekly. Students can learn at their own pace; however, “any pace” still means that students must make progress in the course every week. To measure learning, students complete self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, projects, discussion-based assessments, and discussions. Students are expected to maintain regular contact with teachers; the minimum requirement is monthly. When teachers, students, and parents work together, students are successful.