Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Electrolyte Balance

In this module, discuss the importance of an infant's first breath, and the physiological event that take place.

Students learn about the relationship between the location of the cerebellum and its function in movement in order to understand the processes of coordination and gait exams.

Students learn and apply understanding of the structure and function of the components of the human lymphatic and immune systems.

Students learn about the classes of pharmaceuticals that interact with the autonomic nervous system, and then relate the consequences of nicotine abuse with respect to autonomic control of the cardiovascular system.

In this module, learn about the components that generate the sympathetic and parasympathetic responses of the autonomic nervous system.

Learn about the development of fetal organs and systems during the prenatal period.

Students learn how the human respiratory system undergoes modifications when the conditions change. Included are the processes of hyperpnea, hyperventilation, and acclimatization.

Explain how different foods and eating a healthy diet can affect a person's metabolism. Also learn reasons why vitamins and minerals are critical to a healthy diet.

Students learn the arrangement of sensory and motor regions in the spinal cord in order to understand a sensory and motor exam. They will also understand the clinical indications of common reflexes.

Find out about the major sections of the neurological exam and the connection between location and function in the nervous system. Also learn the benefit of a rapid assessment for neurological function in a clinical setting.