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Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control

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Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control

This course is part of Human Anatomy & Physiology I Specialization

Instructor: Laura S. Kabiri

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

36 reviews

Intermediate level

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9 hours to complete

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

36 reviews

Intermediate level

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9 hours to complete

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This course continues the systems-based approach to human anatomy and physiology at the organ, organ system, and organism level. Two major body systems related to regulation and integration of information will be explored in detail: the nervous and endocrine systems. Course material will cover both the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of each system with direct application to human development and disease.

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2 videos3 readings1 plugin

What's included

4 videos3 readings1 assignment3 discussion prompts

4 videosTotal 34 minutes

Module 1 Introduction (MV)2 minutes
Nervous: Function & Overview10 minutes
Nervous: Central & Peripheral14 minutes
🎨 Art of Anatomy: Nervous8 minutes

3 readingsTotal 12 minutes

📝 Worksheet: Nervous-Function & Overview1 minute
📝 Worksheet: Nervous-Central & Peripheral1 minute
🎨 Art of Anatomy Instruction & Coloring Sheet10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Module 1 Quiz30 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 60 minutes

Fun Facts about the Nervous System30 minutes
Which Part of the Nervous System are You?15 minutes
🤳🏿 Selfie with Your Artwork15 minutes

What's included

4 videos3 readings1 assignment1 peer review3 discussion prompts

4 videosTotal 37 minutes

Module 2 Introduction (MV)1 minute
Nervous: Somatic17 minutes
Nervous: Autonomic8 minutes
Nervous: Diseases & Disorders10 minutes

3 readingsTotal 3 minutes

📝 Worksheet: Nervous-Somatic1 minute
📝 Worksheet: Nervous-Autonomic1 minute
📝 Worksheet: Nervous-Diseases & Disorders1 minute

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Module 2 Quiz30 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Don't be nervous.60 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 75 minutes

Your Autonomic Nervous System at Work15 minutes
Who is Phineas Gage? 🧐30 minutes
Lobectomies of the Brain 🧠30 minutes

What's included

3 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review

3 videosTotal 23 minutes

Module 3 Introduction (MV)1 minute
Endocrine: Functions & Hormones11 minutes
Endocrine: Glands & Disorders11 minutes

2 readingsTotal 2 minutes

📝 Worksheet: Endocrine-Functions & Hormones1 minute
📝 Worksheet: Endocrine-Glands & Disorders1 minute

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Module 3 Quiz30 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Hormone Limericks 🎶60 minutes

What's included

1 video1 assignment

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Laura S. Kabiri

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Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

A thorough course going over most of the systems of the body. The instructor was cheerful and seemed to love her subject, which made all the difference!

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2023

very very interesting course. being a radiation Technologist i found this course very helpful for diagnostic radiography.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2025

So far so good .I enjoyed every bit of Anatomy and Physiology studies, taking active part in all the quizzes has helped in many ways.

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