What
is A&P II?
Anatomy
and Physiology II is an elective available to AMST seniors only.
It is a continuation of the study of the human body that was started in
Anatomy and Physiology I taken during the 11th grade as a required AMST
focus course. A&PII meets twice per week for three trimesters.
We realize that some students have other priorities during their senior
year and we believe that all seniors have the right to design their
schedule with regard to any course that is not mandated by the state of
New Jersey. This statement assumes that each student has
satisfied their graduation requirements for AMST.
A&P II is offered with two sections rather than the three sections
associated with A&P I because some students will decide to chose a
different course. Some students choose AP Psychology, AP Biology,
AP Physics or AP Chemistry as either an alternate or in addition to
A&P II. Some students are involved with the International
Baccalaureate program and will not have time for A&P II and other
electives.
The bottom line is that the expectation is that any student in A&P
II
is highly motivated to learn about the fascinating topics presented in
this course.
Overview
During
trimester
1, we will complete our study of cell anatomy and physiology by
reviewing how molecules move in, into, out of and around our bodies,
how cells convert external energy sources into useable cellular
energy. Then we will begin our investigation of neuroscience with
the exploration of neuron anatomy and physiology.
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Upon
the successful completion of the study of trimester 1 of A&P II the
student
will be able to describe the
details and the role of the:
Cell Anatomy and Physiology
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- Unit 8: How Molecules Move (Summer Work)
- Not only is the evaluation of
molecular movement and important issue in understanding how cells take
in and release molecules, it is a very important foundation topic for
understanding how neurons work which is the final topic for this
trimester. The summer reading project will allow us to begin the
trimester with this topic partially digested and absorbed.
- Unit 9: Metabolism
- Before we can begin learning
about how individual cells of the nervous system behave, we need a
foundation that provides the basis for converting molecules into other
molecules. Our focus will be cell respiration in the land of glycolysis
in the cytoplasm and the Krebs cycle and Electron Transport / Oxidative
Phosphorylation system in Mitochondria. Sadly we will not be able
to spend any time with the wonderful chloroplast. :-(
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Neuroscience
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- Unit 1: Homeostasis
- Most of the study of
physiology is really about how the different organ systems work
together to maintain high quality environments around all the cells
throughout the body. Maintaining a constant cellular environment
is called homeostasis. This process occurs via a system known as
negative feedback control and our first unit introduces us to this
extremely important concept. A vast majority of the homeostatic
control systems in our bodies use neurons carry information to and from
the Central Nervous System where most control systems are localized.
- Unit 2: The Neuron
- One of the most amazing cell
types in our body are the neurons. They include all the "normal"
cell physiology... and... electrochemical behaviors that allow them to
become information processors and carriers. Not only are they
physiologically fascinating, but some of them are the longest cells in
our anatomy.
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During
the study of the spine and spinal cord, students will be
given the
opportunity to
demonstrate
their understanding of concepts by:
- answering
- PPAO*
- ONE In-class PPAO (PPAO1) on Metabolism (24%)
- ONE IN-class PPAO (PPAO2) on Homeostasis and and Neurons (24%)
- writing
- Current Events
Reviews (CurrEv) (12%)
- TWO Reviews on the Metabolic Disease: Obesity
- TWO Reviews on Homeostasis: Blood Clotting & Thermoregulation
- ONE Review on the Nervous System: Robotic Inferface: Robotic Arms/ Legs
- Questions For Your Consideration
- ONE Take-home QFYC (QFYC Summer) on the summer reading on Molecular Movements (15%)
- Research
Paper
- Diabetes Research Paper (ResPap) (10%)
- Draw Those Pathways
- (DTP): Fermentation vs Cellular Respiration (10%)
The
percentage
value of each assignment and its due date may be determined by clicking
on the Assignment Due Dates arrow
below.
Formatting rules are available also.
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Textbooks:
Hole's
Essentials of
Human Anatomy and Physiology
8th
ed. 2003,
by
Shier, Butler, and Lewis
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Biology
6th ed., 1999
by
Campbell and Reece
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Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology will
be used during all trimesters as an introductory
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Biology will
be used periodically throughout the course. |
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Please note that
the major resource for this course
will be the extensive handout packets provided by Dr. DeWitt.
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