Anatomy & Physiology (ATC)
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1Describe the physiology of the human body
40% of exam
Physiology is the study of how the body's parts function.
- The body maintains homeostasis — a stable internal environment.
- Systems work together: the nervous and endocrine systems coordinate function.
- Feedback loops (mostly negative) regulate temperature, glucose, and more.
- Cells, tissues, and organs each carry out specialized functions.
2Identify the anatomy of the human body
40% of exam
Anatomy is the study of the body's structures.
- Levels of organization: cells → tissues → organs → systems.
- Four tissue types: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous.
- Directional terms and body planes describe location.
- The 11 organ systems each have distinct structures.
3Identify common diseases and disorders of the human body
20% of exam
Diseases disrupt normal structure and function.
- Diseases may be infectious, genetic, degenerative, or lifestyle-related.
- Each body system has characteristic disorders (e.g., diabetes, asthma, arthritis).
- Signs and symptoms guide diagnosis.
- Understanding normal function helps recognize disease.