What Is the Body?

Explore how your body works through the study of body anatomy

How does the body work? What is it made of? What are the different parts of the human body and what are their functions?

From cells to organ systems, this course will introduce you to the basic components that make up the human body.

You’ll discover what molecular structures are, and classify different types within the body.

As you learn more about cell structure, you’ll find out about human tissue and its function, and explore the different organs systems within the body and what they do.

You’ll also gain basic physiological knowledge and learn how your body works, and how to influence it.

This course is aimed at anyone interested in what the body is made up of. No existing knowledge of biology or chemistry is required.

• Micro structures of the body
• Course Introduction
• Molecules
• Cells
• Cells working together
• Tissues
• Organ Systems
• The body's building blocks
• Proteins
• Fats
• Carbohydrates
• Fluids
• Summary and the end of the course
• Final assessment for the course