Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy & Physiology Honors

TEXTBOOK CHECKOUT: Hole’s Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology

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Anatomy and Physiology

Topic: Digestive System Lesson Assignment Date Completed

1: Introduction to the Digestive System

Read textbook Pages 456-464 in your textbook. Task 1: Draw and label the major organs of the digestive system. Task 2: Based on the reading answer the following question: How does the tongue and mouth function as part of the digestive system? Assessment: Complete the “Healthy Lifestyle Choices” on page 464 and answer questions 1 – 2.

2: Pharynx, Esophagus, and Stomach

Read textbook pages 466-469 in your textbook. Task 1: Describe the general functions of the esophagus and pharynx. Task 2: Explain how gastric secretions can cause ‘heartburn’. Assessment: Complete the Practice questions on page 469, questions 1 – 3.

3: Pancreas and Liver

Read pages 470-477 in your textbook. Task 1: Describe how the function of the pancreas is closely associated with the duodenum. Task 2: Review the liver functions located in table 15.3. Explain the importance of the liver to human health and describe how the liver’s structure is related to its function. Assessment: Complete the Practice questions on page 477 questions 4-7.

4: Small Intestine Read pages 477-483 in your textbook. Task 1: Draw and label the parts of the small intestine. Task 2: Explain how the products of digestion are absorbed in the small intestine. Assessment: Complete the Practice questions on page 481 questions 5-6 and the Practice questions 7-8 on page 483.

5: Large Intestine Read pages 483-486 in your textbook. Task 1: Draw and label the parts of the large intestine. Task 2: Identify the functions of the functions of the large intestine and explain its significance to nutrition. Assessment: Complete the Practice questions on page 484 questions 3-7 and the practice questions on page 486 questions 1-2.

6: Nutrition Read pages 493-497. Task 1: Answer the following question: What is an adequate diet? (In your answer you must use the terms vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids). Task 2: Using figure 15.33 on page 495 develop a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner plan of one day. Assessment: Read the “Healthy Lifestyle Choices” on page 496 and answer questions 1-2.

7: Introduction to the Urinary System

Read pages 531-537 in your textbook. Task 1: Draw and label the major parts of the urinary system.

Task 2: Describe the anatomy, histology and physiology of the ureters, urinary bladder and urethra.

Assessment: Complete Practice questions on page 536 questions 3-5.

8: Urine Formation

Read pages 548-547 in your textbook Task 1: Explain how glomerular filtrate is produced and describe its composition. Task 2: What is the role of tubular reabsorption and secretion in creating urine? Assessment: Summarize the role of urine formation by the Kidney and explain the normal constituents of urine.

9: Personal Health and the Urinary System

Read pages 548-553 in your textbook. Task 1: Explain the process and control of micturition. Task 2: Review the Kidney Stones article on page 551. Answer the Concept Connection questions 1-2. Assessment: Describe strategies for prevention, detection and treatment of diseases of the urinary system (Gout, gallstones and urinary tract infections are disease referenced in this section).

10: System Interactions

Review Chapters 15 and 17 (Digestive and Urinary Systems) Task 1: Answer the following question: Imagine you are adrift at sea. Why will you dehydrate more quickly if you drink seawater instead of fresh water to quench your thirst? Task 2: Answer the following 2 questions: -Explain the absorption of amino acids, monosaccharides, and fatty acids from substances in the small intestine. -Explain how the digestive system and urinary system are interrelated. Assessment: Complete the Lab Data Analysis on page 557 questions 1-3.