Course Overview

General Anatomy and Physiology: Learning Objectives

After completing this chapter, you will be able to:

LO1 Explain how anatomy and physiology relate to nail technology.

LO2 Describe the basic structure and function of a cell.

LO3 Describe the four types of tissue in the human body.

LO4 Define the functions of the body’s organs in the body systems.

LO5 Identify the five functions of the skeletal system.

LO6 Recognize the voluntary muscles involved in the nail service.

LO7 Name the parts of the nervous system.

LO8 Recognize how the circulatory system affects the skin of the hands and feet.

LO9 Describe the primary functions of the lymphatic/immune system.

LO10 Identify the glands that make up the endocrine system.

LO11 Outline the organs in digestion.

LO12 List the five organs that make up the excretory system.

LO13 Describe what occurs during inhalation and exhalation.

LO14 Define the integumentary system.

LO15 Define the reproductive system