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Anatomy: Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Urinary Systems

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University of Michigan

Anatomy: Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Urinary Systems

This course is part of Anatomy Specialization

Glenn Fox

Instructor: Glenn Fox

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

1,081 reviews

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
2 weeks at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Learn the basic structure and function of components of the blood, heart, vasculature, and other parts of the cardiovascular system.

  • Identify the structures of the urinary system and describe their unique and related functions.

  • Analyze the components of the respiratory system and their functions.

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There are 4 modules in this course

Before exploring cardiovascular, respiratory, and urinary anatomy, it is important to understand the basic anatomical terminology and concepts used throughout the course. This module provides this foundational material and may be skipped by learners who are already familiar with these concepts. The Cardiovascular Anatomy module introduces the major components of the cardiovascular system: the blood, heart, and blood vessels. You will examine the anatomy of the heart and relate its structures to their functions in pumping blood throughout the body. The module also explores the organization of the arterial and venous systems, providing an overview of the major blood vessels and the pathways they follow to deliver blood to tissues and return it to the heart.

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16 videos5 readings3 assignments

The cardiovascular system works closely with the lymphatic system especially at the level of vasculature and blood. This module provides detailed descriptions of the constituents of the blood and related pathologies, introduces the lymphatic system, and details the patterns of lymph movement and drainage among principal groups of lymph nodes.

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11 videos2 assignments

The respiratory system is responsible for the movement of air and all the ramifications that entails for the body. Chiefly, respiration, conduction of odorants for olfaction (smell), and vocalization. This module introduces students to the anatomy of the respiratory system, discusses structures in the context of their functions, details the pathways by which air is moved between the external environment and the lungs, and the opportunities and challenges of sharing this pathway with the spaces that also conduct materials for the digestive system.

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15 videos2 assignments

The urinary system is the principal system that filters the blood and maintains fluid balance. This module details the structure and function of the kidneys, the histology of the kidneys, the urine conduction pathway, and how urine is stored and released by the body.

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7 videos2 readings2 assignments

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