Mastering Human Physiology: Body Systems and Functions
Explore human organ systems, their functions, and homeostasis in this comprehensive course. Ideal for healthcare students and MCAT preparation.
Explore human organ systems, their functions, and homeostasis in this comprehensive course. Ideal for healthcare students and MCAT preparation.
Dive deep into the fascinating world of human physiology with this comprehensive course from Duke University. Designed for beginners, it covers all major organ systems, from the nervous and endocrine to the cardiovascular and reproductive. You'll learn how these systems maintain homeostasis and respond to various stimuli. The course features engaging video lectures, problem sets, and a unique virtual reality experience that takes you inside the human body. Perfect for pre-med students, healthcare professionals, or anyone interested in understanding how the human body functions. Gain a solid foundation in physiological concepts, preparing you for advanced studies or enhancing your current knowledge in the field.
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What you'll learn
Understand the principles of homeostasis and how the body maintains internal balance
Explain the structure and function of major organ systems in the human body
Describe the mechanisms of neural and hormonal communication
Analyze the physiology of cardiovascular and respiratory systems
Understand muscle contraction and the different types of muscle tissue
Explain the processes of digestion, absorption, and metabolism
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This course includes:
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23 assignments
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There are 11 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the intricacies of human physiology, covering all major organ systems and their functions. Students will gain a deep understanding of how the body maintains homeostasis through complex interactions between various systems. The course begins with fundamental concepts and progressively delves into each organ system, including the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular, gastrointestinal, reproductive, and urinary systems. Through a combination of video lectures, problem sets, and a unique virtual reality experience, learners will develop a solid foundation in physiological principles and their applications in health and disease.
Welcome and Additional Resources
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Homeostasis and Endocrine System
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
The Nervous System
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
The Senses and the Somatic Nervous System
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Muscle
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
Cardiovascular System
Module 6 · 4 Hours to complete
Respiratory System
Module 7 · 3 Hours to complete
The Endocrine System
Module 8 · 3 Hours to complete
The Reproductive System
Module 9 · 2 Hours to complete
The Gastrointestinal System
Module 10 · 2 Hours to complete
The Urinary System
Module 11 · 3 Hours to complete
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Assistant Research Professor
Jennifer Carbrey is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Cell Biology at Duke University. She holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Over the past six years, she has taught medical students at Duke University Medical Center, as well as graduate and undergraduate students in Introductory Physiology. Currently, she serves as the course director for the cell biology portion of the Duke medical school course, Molecules and Cells.
Associate Research Professor
Emma Jakoi is an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Cell Biology at Duke University, holding a Ph.D. in Physiology from Duke. With over 20 years of experience teaching cell biology and cell/systems physiology to graduate and medical students at Duke University Medical Center and beyond, she is also the co-author of Physiology: Review for the National Boards. Dr. Jakoi has received numerous teaching awards, including the Golden Apples and the Master Clinician/Teacher Award from Duke University Medical School. She is currently the course director and coordinator for the Duke medical school course, Normal Body, and serves as the course director for two graduate courses: Human Structure and Function and Introductory Physiology.
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