Anatomy: Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems

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Anatomy: Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems

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Instructors: Glenn Fox

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

632 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

Flexible schedule

1 week at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Learn how the integumentary system protects our body.
Explore important relationships between the integumentary, gastrointestinal, endocrine systems and the pelvic region.
Understand the primary functions of structures within the integumentary, gastrointestinal, endocrine systems, and the pelvic region.

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There are 4 modules in this course

Develop a firm understanding of human anatomy with Integument, Gastrointestinal, Pelvic, and Endocrine Anatomy. In this course, you will explore the anatomy of four major organ systems and one region: the integumentary, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems, and the pelvic region.

Examine the key structural features of each, such as the layers of the skin, the organization of the gastrointestinal tract, the arrangement of internal pelvic viscera, and the glands and tissues that make up the endocrine system. You will analyze how these components relate to one another in structure and function. By the end of the course, you will be able to describe the major anatomical components of these systems, explain their primary functions, and distinguish among interrelated structures within and across systems. This is the fourth course in the Anatomy course series, an introduction to the major functions of the human body, from the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, to the function of the heart, lungs, and hormonal pathways.

Before exploring integumentary, gastrointestinal, pelvic, and endocrine anatomy, it is important to understand the basic anatomical terminology and concepts used throughout the course. Lesson 0 provides this foundational material and may be skipped by learners who are already familiar with these concepts. The Integumentary Anatomy module provides a comprehensive introduction to the structure and function of the integumentary system. You will examine the layers of the skin and their basic histological features, as well as the skin's roles in protection, sensation, thermoregulation, and other essential functions. The module also explores normal and pathological variations in skin color and surface markings, introduces the structure and function of hair, nails, and cutaneous glands, and concludes with an overview of common skin cancers and the classification of burns based on depth and severity.

What's included

9 videos5 readings3 assignments

9 videosTotal 99 minutes

Functions of the Integumentary System14 minutes
Epidermis16 minutes
Dermis6 minutes
Hypodermis5 minutes
Skin Color & Markings15 minutes
Hair17 minutes
Nails5 minutes
Glands Associated with Skin11 minutes
Disorders of Skin11 minutes

5 readingsTotal 95 minutes

Course Introduction10 minutes
Syllabus & Course Resources10 minutes
Help Us Know More About You10 minutes
Foundational Anatomy Content55 minutes
Preview of Modules 2–410 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 25 minutes

Foundational Anatomy Content5 minutes
Integumentary Anatomy5 minutes
Integumentary Anatomy15 minutes

This module provides a comprehensive overview of the gastrointestinal system. You will explore the anatomy of its major organs and supporting structures, and learn how these components work together, as well as how they interact with other body systems. By the end of the module, you will be able to identify the key features of the gastrointestinal system and explain how it functions within the human body.

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19 videos5 assignments

19 videosTotal 202 minutes

Digestive System Structure & Function14 minutes
Aerodigestive Pathway16 minutes
Peritoneum11 minutes
Esophagus7 minutes
Foregut: Stomach14 minutes
Foregut: Duodenum8 minutes
Accessory Organs of the Oral Cavity14 minutes
Accessory Organs: Liver10 minutes
Accessory Organs: Gallbladder & Biliary Tree7 minutes
Accessory Organs: Pancreas8 minutes
Midgut: Jejunum & Ileum9 minutes
Midgut: Large Intestine19 minutes
Hindgut: Rectum & Anal Canal13 minutes
Arteries: Abdominal Aorta & Branches10 minutes
Arteries: Celiac Trunk10 minutes
Arteries: Superior Mesenteric Artery4 minutes
Arteries: Inferior Mesenteric Artery4 minutes
Veins: Hepatic Portal System10 minutes
Autonomics of the Gut13 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 45 minutes

Gastrointestinal Anatomy5 minutes
Foregut & Accessory Organs5 minutes
Midgut & Hindgut5 minutes
Vasculature5 minutes
Gastrointestinal Anatomy25 minutes

This module provides a comprehensive overview of the anatomy related to the pelvic region. It reviews the anatomy and physiology of the pelvis, including the continuum of pelvic traits and the functions of both internal and external pelvic organs. You will learn to identify key pelvic structures, understand their clinical relevance, and examine the neurovascular components of the pelvis. The module also introduces the basic physiology of sexual response within the human body.

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15 videos3 assignments

15 videosTotal 105 minutes

Sex, Gender, and Continuum of Pelvic Anatomy Traits3 minutes
Organization of Internal Pelvic Viscera10 minutes
Gonads13 minutes
Uterine Tubes7 minutes
Uterus7 minutes
Vagina3 minutes
Pathway of Semen: Ductus Deferens to Prostate12 minutes
Pelvic Diaphragm5 minutes
Perineum5 minutes
Vulva7 minutes
Scrotum & Spermatic Cord4 minutes
Penis4 minutes
Neurovasculature of the Pelvis10 minutes
Sexual Response7 minutes
Reproductive Cycle (Ovarian & Uterine Cycle)9 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 25 minutes

Internal Pelvic Organs5 minutes
External Genitalia5 minutes
Pelvic Anatomy15 minutes

This module provides an overview of the endocrine system and its major anatomical structures. You will learn to identify the endocrine organs as well as recognize key hormones produced by these organs. While the module does not focus on cellular physiology, it guides you in identifying and analyzing the anatomical features that comprise the endocrine system within the human body.

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16 videos5 readings4 assignments

16 videosTotal 127 minutes

Endocrine System: Introduction 18 minutes
Endocrine System: Introduction 210 minutes
Hypothalamus & Pituitary Gland 111 minutes
Hypothalamus & Pituitary Gland 25 minutes
Hypothalamus & Pituitary Gland 35 minutes
Thyroid Gland7 minutes
Suprarenal Gland 16 minutes
Suprarenal Gland 28 minutes
Ovaries6 minutes
Testes6 minutes
Mammary Gland7 minutes
Growth Hormone4 minutes
Endocrine Pancreas10 minutes
Parathyroid Gland9 minutes
Pineal Gland11 minutes
Other Endocrine Tissues14 minutes

5 readingsTotal 55 minutes

Interactive Practice Assignment: Introduction to the Endocrine System15 minutes
Interactive Practice Assignment: Pituitary Dependent Glands & Tissues10 minutes
Interactive Practice Assignment: Other Glands & Tissues10 minutes
Post-Course Survey10 minutes
Keep Learning with Michigan Online10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Introduction to the Endocrine System5 minutes
Pituitary Gland Dependent Glands & Tissues30 minutes
Other Glands & Tissues5 minutes
Endocrine Anatomy20 minutes

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Reviewed on Oct 2, 2020

It is really informative and splendid course ever of GI,REPRODUCTIVE AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEM.ther lectures are also best.THANKYOU

Reviewed on May 20, 2020

I love this platform to learn anatomy in deep. Thanks

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2021

Great course, A bit too much for my level and intereste, but still digestable great - the form of the lectures were for me just right.

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