Anatomy: Cardiovascular, Urinary, and Respiratory Systems

Offered By: University of Michigan via edX

Course Description

Overview

This course will soon be retired. Last day to enroll is August 31, 2022 at 23:59 UTC.

In this anatomy course, part of the Anatomy XSeries, you will explore the interactive relationships of the cardiovascular, respiratory and urinary systems, and the roles they play in your body.

This course is a primer for the cardiovascular, respiratory, and urinary systems in which students learn the pertinent details of the structures and functions through a combination of lectures, videos, labeling activities and quizzes.

Syllabus

CVS I: Blood & Lymphatics

Intro to the cardiovascular system
Blood as a solution
Formed elements
Erythrocyte structure, development, function, and pathologies
Leukocyte types, functions, development, and pathologies
Thrombocyte function
Lymphatic system and circulation
Lymphocytes, cellular immunity, and humoral immunity
Distribution of lymph nodes and routes

CVS II: Heart & Vasculature

Heart layers
External and internal heart failures
Heart cycles and function
Blood flow and structures
Vasculature
Aorta and vena cava branches
Vascular pathologies

Urinary System

Relationship of urinary system and CVS
Urinary anatomy
Kidney structure
Renal vasculature
Ureters
Bladder and urethra

Respiratory System

Intro to the respiratory system
Relationship of respiratory system and CVS
Nose and nasal cavity
Pharynx
Larynx
Bronchial tree and alveoli
Gross features of lungs
Muscle and neural control of respiration

Taught by

Glenn M. Fox Ph.D.