LibGuides: BIO-1010: Week 1 Resources

Week 1 Resources

Review the resources listed below to prepare for this week's assignment. Before reviewing these resources, read through the assignment instructions so you know what you will be expected to do with this material.

We will go over a lot this week, but here are some key terms to take note of while reading:

Anatomy
Gross Anatomy
Physiology
Homeostasis
Cell
Organ
Organ System
Organism
Metabolism
Anatomical Position
Directional Terms
Body Planes
Body Cavities

Textbook Reading

Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Human Body by James A. Wise; Mark Womble; Kelly A. Young; J. Gordon Betts; Peter DeSaix; Eddie Johnson; Jody E. Johnson; Oksana Korol; Dean H. Kruse; Brandon Poe
ISBN: 9781938168130
Publication Date: 2013-06-01
Open Stax. (2013). Anatomy and Physiology. Retrieved from: https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology/pages/1-introduction
- Reading this chapter will provide you with a high level overview of anatomy and physiology with a slight preview of the body regions and functions. You will better understand the characteristics of life and how the body works to maintain stable conditions.
Chapter 2: Chemical Level of Organization by James A. Wise; Mark Womble; Kelly A. Young; J. Gordon Betts; Peter DeSaix; Eddie Johnson; Jody E. Johnson; Oksana Korol; Dean H. Kruse; Brandon Poe
ISBN: 9781938168130
Publication Date: 2013-06-01
Open Stax. (2013). Anatomy and Physiology. Retrieved from https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology/pages/2-1-elements-and-atoms-the-building-blocks-of-matter
- From this reading, you will learn about the smallest level of chemical organization, elements and atoms and why they are the building blocks of matter. It will cover fundamental composition of matter as well as the three subatomic particles, chemical bonds, reactions, and compounds.
Chapter 4: Tissue level of Organization by James A. Wise; Mark Womble; Kelly A. Young; J. Gordon Betts; Peter DeSaix; Eddie Johnson; Jody E. Johnson; Oksana Korol; Dean H. Kruse; Brandon Poe
ISBN: 9781938168130
Publication Date: 2013-06-01
Open Stax. (2013). Anatomy and Physiology. Retrieved from https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology/pages/4-introduction
- This reading will help you identify main tissue types and discuss their roles in the human body. It will discuss the four types of tissue membranes and the characteristics of each.

Additional Resources

Homeostasis (video) 25:19 minutes
Films Media Group. (2008). Homeostasis. Films On Demand. Retrieved December 21, 2023, from https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=102577&xtid=40303.
- This video talks about homeostasis and how the body maintains it. You will learn about how it relates to specific systems of the body, the chemicals used to maintain, and what happens if homeostasis is not met.
Planes of the Body (video) 4:49 minutes
Anatomical Themes 6-Planes of section [Video file]. 2018, Retrieved April 28, 2020, from https://youtu.be/ks5HOnk6K3E
- Watching this video will help you better understand the different anatomical terms and plans of the body often used within healthcare.
Cell Structure and Function (video) 22:26 minutes
Films Media Group. (2014). Cell structure and function. Films On Demand. Retrieved December 21, 2023, from https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=102577&xtid=55129.
- Watching this video will help you see the multiple types of cells, what they are made of, and their functions.