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Human Anatomy and Physiology

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Human Anatomy and Physiology: Core Framework

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  • Anatomy is the study of the structure, shape and arrangement of body parts.
  • Physiology is the study of how those body parts work.
  • The human body is organised as:

Cells → Tissues → Organs → Organ systems → Organism

  • Different organ systems work together to maintain homeostasis, meaning a stable internal environment such as normal body temperature, blood glucose, water balance, pH and blood pressure.
SystemMain Function
SkeletalSupport and protection
MuscularMovement
DigestiveDigestion and absorption
RespiratoryExchange of O₂ and CO₂
CirculatoryTransport of substances
ExcretoryRemoval of wastes
NervousRapid control and coordination
EndocrineHormonal regulation
ReproductiveProduction of offspring

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What Human Anatomy and Physiology covers

  1. Human Anatomy and Physiology: Core Framework
  2. Human Body: Basic Facts
  3. Skeletal System
  4. Human Skeleton
  5. Joints
  6. Muscular System
  7. Teeth
  8. Joint Disorders
  9. Digestive System
  10. Digestion in the Mouth
  11. Oesophagus
  12. Stomach
  13. Liver and Bile
  14. Pancreas
  15. Small Intestine
  16. Important Digestive Enzymes
  17. Large Intestine
  18. Nutrition
  19. Carbohydrates
  20. Fats
  21. Proteins
  22. Vitamins
  23. Minerals
  24. Antioxidants
  25. Probiotics
  26. Respiratory System
  27. Pleura and Diaphragm
  28. Mechanism of Breathing
  29. Lung Volumes
  30. Transport of Respiratory Gases
  31. Hypoxia and Hypoxaemia
  32. Cellular Respiration
  33. Circulatory System
  34. Heart Valves
  35. Path of Blood Through the Heart
  36. Double Circulation
  37. Pacemaker
  38. Blood Vessels
  39. Blood Pressure
  40. Blood
  41. Red Blood Cells
  42. White Blood Cells
  43. Platelets
  44. Blood Groups
  45. Rh Factor
  46. Excretory System
  47. Urinary System
  48. Kidney
  49. Nephron
  50. Formation of Urine
  51. Urine
  52. Hormonal Role of Kidneys
  53. ADH and Water Balance
  54. Dialysis
  55. Kidney Stones
  56. Other Excretory Organs
  57. Nervous System
  58. Neuron
  59. Divisions of the Nervous System
  60. Human Brain
  61. Reflex Action
  62. Somatic Nervous System
  63. Autonomic Nervous System
  64. Enteric Nervous System
  65. Body Temperature
  66. Endocrine System
  67. Major Endocrine Glands and Hormones
  68. Pituitary Gland
  69. Thyroid Gland
  70. Parathyroid Glands
  71. Adrenal Glands
  72. Pancreatic Hormones
  73. Pineal Gland
  74. Thymus
  75. Reproductive System
  76. Male Reproductive System
  77. Female Reproductive System
  78. Menstrual Cycle
  79. Corpus Luteum
  80. Fertilisation
  81. Placenta
  82. Pregnancy and Gestation
  83. Embryonic Development
  84. Germ Layers
  85. Sex Determination
  86. Menopause
  87. High-Yield Human Body Records
  88. Rapid Recall: Organ → Main Function
  89. Rapid Recall: Hormone → Source
  90. Rapid Recall: Human Numbers
  91. Common Confusions
  92. Prelims Traps
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