Instruction
1. Describe the anatomy of the primary organ system in 2–3 slides, ensuring that you:
a. Provide a description of the organ system’s location as presented in the anatomical position within the human body.
b. Describe the organs and structures contained in this organ system.
c. Identify key cell or tissue types contained in this organ system.
d. Provide a labeled diagram or image illustrating the organ system’s location relative to other organ systems.
2. Explain the physiology of the organ system in 2–3 slides, including:
a. A description of the major physiological functions of the organ system.
b. A labeled diagram or image illustrating one of the functions of the organ system.
3. Describe the relationship of the primary organ system to a secondary organ system in 2–3 slides, specifically:
a. The interactions of the two systems, including physiological functions that require the two systems to perform together.
b. The dependence of the human body on this specific relationship, i.e., its significance.
4. Discuss common medical issues and diseases affecting the primary organ system in 2–3 slides, describing for each:
a. The nature of the condition or disease (e.g., who can have this and when it can occur).
b. The implications of the condition or disease (i.e., the impaired function, the ultimate consequences).
c. The cause(s) of the condition or disease.
d. The prevalence of the condition or disease in the American population.
The final project for this course is the creation of a PowerPoint presentation investigating one organ system. The overall task of this assignment is to identify
and investigate the anatomy and physiology of one organ system in the body, to assess how this primary organ system interacts with a secondary organ system,
and to investigate one specific disease that affects the primary organ system. It is hard to imagine that 11 intricate body systems are working together all at the
same time to maintain homeostasis, i.e., keeping internal conditions within an optimal range. As you read this, your body is performing hundreds of tasks. Your
brain is processing the sensory information that you are reading, your heart is pumping your blood throughout your body, your small intestine is breaking down
your last meal, and this list goes on and on. Anatomy is the study of the structures that comprise the body and physiology is the study of the functioning of how
the anatomical structures work together to achieve a certain task. This final project provides an opportunity to explore one of the 11 body systems and
communicate your knowledge and insights on human anatomy with your peers.
The project is divided into three milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final
submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules Two, Four, and Five. The Final PowerPoint presentation will be submitted in Module Seven and
will be a summation of each milestone consolidated and condensed into one presentation.
In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:
Identify and explain the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems of the body
Illustrate the highly connected pathways of all systems of the body by participating in a class project that demonstrates these connections
Critically analyze current issues in human health and medicine, and demonstrate application of that knowledge to their own bodies and life experiences
Prompt
Each student will choose one organ system to investigate in detail through this course and develop a PowerPoint presentation on the chosen organ system
summarizing the required information. Understanding of this organ system and its interconnectedness with other organ systems will be explored through
the preparation of three formative milestones and one final presentation. The 11 organ systems that comprise the human organism are the circulatory
system, digestive system, endocrine system, excretory system, integumentary system, lymphatic system, muscular system, nervous system, reproductive
system, respiratory system, and lastly, the skeletal system. Each system has distinct differences and similarities that are important to understand. This
knowledge is needed to comprehend current issues in human health and medicine and their implications for your well-being.
By completing this cumulative task, each student will gain greater experience in scientific writing and will obtain a greater appreciation and respect for the
intricacy of the human body. Students will use the knowledge gained in this class, the accompanying e-text, and MasteringA&P to achieve the following
three specific goals:
1. To assess the anatomy and physiology of one chosen organ system.
2. To evaluate how this primary organ system interacts with a secondary organ system.
3. To describe and analyze one illness affecting this primary organ system.