Discuss how cells, tissues and organs are related. Define each and relate how they interact with each other. Discuss the role stem cells play in cellular and organ development
Read some of the latest developments in the use of artificial organ replacement and 3D printer production.
From drawings of the various cells found in humans, determine that the shape is related to the function. Discuss epithelial cells, muscle cells nervous cells, sex cells, and blood cells.
For each cell type, indicate the specific function of the cell.
A reading of chapter 1 of silent spring, along with a discussion of the impact on environmental study. This was presented as a possible alternative course for Andrew. After discussion, he decided he would prefer the anatomy/physiology course. The second class dealt with requirements of the course along with some pertinent definitions and box studies.
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
90
Lesson Comments
Andrew made the final decision as to the course he would prefer,.
Introduce the drug receptor model and the equilibrium equation expression -
Examine and analyze graphs showing the drug concentration and the percent of binding.
From the equilibrium expression, determine that as the concentration of ligand increases, the % of bound receptors increases, and as the % of receptors increase, the ligand (drug) receptor % increases.
Discuss receptor "synthesis" which will increase L-R binding.
Discussion involving the effects of microbes on human physiology.
Include diagrams of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
Concentrate the discussion around Bacteria. Include 2 main categories, shapes, and staining properties, gram + and/or gram -.
List symptoms of bacterial infections and the organs involved.
Discuss antibiotics: their history, modes of action unique to bacteria, bactericidal or bacteriostatic.
Outline and discuss the evaluation of outcomes and the term broad spectrum.
List and discuss classes of antibiotics, and the history of their development.
The development, structure and use of Sulfonamides, Penicillin, cephalosporins, and tetracyclines.
Use diagrams to indicate the common chemical structures between all of them, as well as the differences.
Session Minutes
180
Minutes Student Attended
0
Lesson Comments
Nina became unavailable today. She will be in for the 3 hour class on Tuesday.
The physiology of various types of renal system disorders. Included are:
Acute renal failure symptoms, blood tests and urine tests, uremia, and stages of renal failure along with dialysis treatment and/or renal transplant when chronic.
Discussion of the chemistry and physiology of kidney stones, symptoms and treatments available.
Discussion regarding types of urinary tract infections, causes, infective pathogens and treatment-
Outline and discuss benign prostatic hypertrophy, the effect of an inflamed prostrate on the elimination of urine, even though the prostate is a reproductive system gland. Treatment for benign as well as malignant forms. Discuss the actions of specific types of drugs to reduce swelling.
Overactive bladder, symptoms, causes, and treatment-
Begin class with a student activity sheet requiring answers about the formation of urine and glomerular filtration.
Using diagrams of the male and female urinary system, outline and discuss the anatomy and physiology which deals with the elimination of urine.
Discuss the structures involved: the ureters, urinary bladder and urethra.
Show how the muscles which comprise the bladder, the internal sphincter and the external sphincter control the flow of urine.
Outline the steps involved in urine elimination from the stretching of the bladder to the opening of the sphincter muscles.
Outline and discuss the chemical and physical appearance of urine: the output, the color, specific gravity, pH, and dissolved constituents. Discuss what effect each has on the normal functioning of the system and the organism.
Outline and discuss the 3 major processes in urine formation:
glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, and tubular secretion.
Discuss glomerular filtration rate and its use in diagnosis.
Indicating that the kidneys filter about 180 LITERS of filtrate/day, elicit why and how our urine output is only about 2 liters/day.
Discuss the physiology and anatomy of the process of reabsorption.
Conclude with the final chemical makeup of urine after all filtration and reabsorption processes have occurred.
Discuss the anatomy of the organs which comprise the urinary system.
Outline the function of the urinary system, formation and elimination of urine, and the organs involved in each function.
Discuss the metabolic waste products formed from cellular metabolism and the need for their removal.
Note the toxicity of ammonia formed from protein catabolism and deamination by the liver.
Work the chemical reaction which converts ammonia into the less toxic and soluble urea, pointing out that urea was the first lab synthesized organic compound.
Discuss the location and anatomy of the kidneys. From a diagram, view the internal structures involved with urine collection.
