Section: Module 5: Lesson 5: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance | OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology

Section: Module 5: Lesson 5: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance | OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology | NextGenU.org

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module, students you will be able to:
Identify the body’s main fluid compartments.
Define plasma osmolality and identify two ways in which plasma osmolality is maintained.
Identify the six ions most important to the function of the body.
Define buffer and discuss the role of buffers in the body.
Explain why bicarbonate must be conserved rather than reabsorbed in the kidney.
Identify the normal range of blood pH and name the conditions where one has a blood pH that is either too high or too low.
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Introduction

Announcements

Module 1: Lesson 1: An Introduction to the Human Body

Introduction

Overview of Anatomy and Physiology

Structural Organization of the Human Body

Functions of Human Life

Requirements of Human Life

Homeostasis

Anatomical Terminology

Medical Imaging

Quiz: Module 1

Module 1: Lesson 2: The Chemical Level of Organization

Introduction

Elements and Atoms: The Building Blocks of Matter

Chemical Bonds

Chemical Reactions

Inorganic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning

Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning

Module 1: Lesson 3: The Cellular Level of Organization

Introduction

The Cell Membrane

The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles

The Nucleus and DNA Replication

Protein Synthesis

Cell Growth and Division

Cellular Differentiation

Module 1: Lesson 4: The Tissue Level of Organization

Introduction

Types of Tissues

Epithelial Tissue

Connective Tissue Supports and Protects

Muscle Tissue and Motion

Nervous Tissue Mediates Perception and Response

Tissue Injury and Aging

Module 2: Lesson 1: The Integumentary System

Introduction

Layers of the Skin

Accessory Structures of the Skin

Functions of the Integumentary System

Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System

Module 2: Lesson 2: Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System

Introduction

The Functions of the Skeletal System

Bone Classification

Bone Structure

Bone Formation and Development

Fractures: Bone Repair

Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones, and Bone Tissue

Calcium Homeostasis: Interactions of the Skeletal System and Other Organ Systems

Module 2: Lesson 3: Axial Skeleton

Introduction

Divisions of the Skeletal System

The Skull

The Vertebral Column

The Thoracic Cage

Embryonic Development of the Axial Skeleton

Module 2: Lesson 4: The Appendicular Skeleton

Introduction

The Pectoral Girdle

Bones of the Upper Limb

The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis

Bones of the Lower Limb

Development of the Appendicular Skeleton

Module 2: Lesson 5: Joints

Introduction

Classification of Joints

Fibrous Joints

Cartilaginous Joints

Synovial Joints

Types of Body Movements

Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints

Development of Joints

Module 2: Lesson 6: Muscle Tissue

Introduction

Overview of Muscle Tissues

Skeletal Muscle

Muscle Fiber Contraction and Relaxation

Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension

Types of Muscle Fibers