This course will provide a basic introduction to the human body. It will examine common organizational patterns and terms in anatomy. It will also provide a micro-level view of essential elements and compounds at the atomical and molecular level before expanding to the cellular and tissue levels. Finally, we will look at how tissue can form organs and even an entire organ system with the skin through our look at the Integumentary System.
Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization
Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization
This course is part of Human Anatomy & Physiology I Specialization
Instructor: Laura S. Kabiri
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The professor made learning anatomy and physiology so much fun. Thank you so much for a great course.
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The videos were brief and were on points. The questions were clear and easy to understand.
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