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1. An Introduction to the Human Body
2. Structural Organization of the Human Body
3. Functions of Human Life
4. Methods Used to Study Aging
5. Common Terms Related to Aging
6. Effects and Rates of Aging
7. Importance of Regular Health Examinations
8. Theories of Aging
9. Theory 1: Aging by Program
10. Theory 2: Gene Theory
11. Theory 3: Autoimmune Theory
12. Theory 4: Wear-and-Tear Theory
13. Theory 5: Rate of Living Theory
14. Theory 6: Free Radical Theory
15. Theory 7: Cross-linkage Theory
16. The Cell
17. Membranes
18. Organelles
19. The Nucleus and DNA Replication
20. How Scientists Study Cells
21. Cellular Changes During Aging
22. The Integumentary System
23. Accessory Structures of the Skin
24. Functions of the Integumentary System
25. Age Related Changes to the Integumentary System
26. Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries
27. Age Related Dysfunctions to the Integumentary System
28. Glossary: The Integumentary System
29. Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System
30. Bone Formation and Development
31. Fractures: Bone Repair
32. Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones, and Bone Tissue
33. Calcium Homeostasis: Interactions of the Skeletal System and Other Organ Systems
34. Age Related Changes to the Skeletal System
35. Age Related Dysfunctions of the Skeletal System
36. Glossary: Bone Tissue
37. Interactions of Skeletal Muscles
38. Age Related Changes to the Skeletal Muscle System
39. Age Related Dysfunctions of the Skeletal Muscle System
40. Glossary: The Muscular System
41. Anatomy of the Nervous System
42. The Central Nervous System
43. The Peripheral Nervous System
44. Age Related Changes to the Nervous System
45. Age Related Dysfunctions to the Nervous System
46. Glossary: The Nervous System
47. The Brain and Cranial Nerves
48. Taste
49. Smell
50. The Ear
51. The Eye
52. Glossary: Special Senses
53. Blood
54. Heart
55. Blood Vessels
56. Age Related Changes to the Circulatory System
57. Age Related Dysfunctions to The Circulatory System
58. Glossary: The Circulatory System
59. Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
60. Age Related Changes to the Immune System
61. Age Related Dysfunctions of the Immune System
62. Glossary: The Immune System
63. Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
64. The Lungs
65. Age Related Changes to the Respiratory System
66. Age Related Dysfunctions to the Respiratory System
67. Glossary: The Respiratory System
68. Overview of the Digestive System
69. Digestive System Processes and Regulation
70. The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
71. The Stomach
72. The Small and Large Intestines
73. Accessory Organs in Digestion: The Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder
74. Age Related Changes to the Digestive System
75. Age Relate Dysfunctions of the Digestive System
76. Glossary: The Digestive System
77. Introduction
78. Physical Characteristics of Urine
79. Gross Anatomy of Urine Transport
80. Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
81. Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
82. Age Related Changes to the Urinary System
83. Age Related Dysfunctions of the Urinary System
84. Glossary: The Urinary System
85. Development of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems
86. Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
87. Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
88. Age Related Changes to the Reproductive System
89. Age Related Dysfunctions to the Reproductive System
90. Glossary: The Reproductive System
91. The Endocrine System
92. Hormones
93. The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
94. The Thyroid Gland
95. The Parathyroid Glands
96. The Adrenal Glands
97. The Pineal Gland
98. Gonadal and Placental Hormones
99. Pancreas
100. Age Related Changes to the Endocrine System
101. Age Related Dysfunctions of the Endocrine System
102. Glossary: The Endocrine System
103. Welcome to the Class!
104. Contact Information
105. Course Schedule
106. Overview
107. Course Readings & Materials
108. Learning Activities
109. How You Will Be Evaluated
110. My Expectations
111. Course Objectives
112. Requirements
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