BASIC HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

The Anatomy and Physiology module introduces the structure and function of the human body. You will read about the cells tissues and membranes that make up our bodies and how our major systems function to help us develop and stay healthy. Human beings are arguably the most complex organisms on this planet. Imagine billions of microscopic parts each with its own identity working together in an organized manner for the benefit of the total being. The human body is a single structure but it is made up of billions of smaller structures of four major kinds: