An Overview of Body Systems

An Overview of Body Systems

The course provides a fundamental understanding of the human body and how its various systems work together to maintain health and well-being. It is designed for caregivers who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of the human body. The course will explore each of the body systems, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, and musculoskeletal systems, and how these are affected by aging. The course will also cover the immune system and its role in protecting the body from disease. Caregivers will gain a better understanding of how to support the health and well-being of those in their care.

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Overview

Details
  • Lessons: 9
  • Number of tests: 4
  • Hours: 1.0 hours
  • Students who are studying this course: 246
What you will learn
  • Overview of the cardiovascular system
  • Overview of the respiratory system
  • Overview of the digestive system
  • Overview of the nervous system
  • Overview of the endocrine system
  • Overview of the musculoskeletal system
  • Overview of the immune system

Lessons

    • The Integumentary SystemThe Integumentary System
    • 6 mins
    • The Nervous SystemThe Nervous System
    • 4 mins
    • The Circulatory SystemThe Circulatory System
    • 5 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • The Respiratory SystemThe Respiratory System
    • 5 mins
    • The Gastrointestinal SystemThe Gastrointestinal System
    • 5 mins
    • The Urinary SystemThe Urinary System
    • 6 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • The Musculoskeletal SystemThe Musculoskeletal System
    • 5 mins
    • The Endocrine SystemThe Endocrine System
    • 4 mins
    • The Immune and Lymphatic SystemsThe Immune and Lymphatic Systems
    • 6 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Exam- An Overview of Body Systems Exam- An Overview of Body Systems
    • 15 mins

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