Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: explain the fundamental anatomical and physiological concepts related to the body system covered such as the digestive tract, the urinary system and the nervous system; distinguish between the different types of physiological and anatomical functions that are carried out by each body system; such as cardiac blood flow, digestive processes and hormone actions, the depolarization/repolarization of the neurons, filtration at the level of the nephron, and the process of the menstrual cycle in the female reproductive system; describe the basic structures of the organs which make up the systems covered in the unit; such as the GI tract, kidney, heart, pituitary gland and reproductive organs; outline how specific enzymes, hormones, and neurotransmitters influence the body to maintain homeostasis; list the various tests and studies that are utilized to evaluate relevant body systems; such as urinalysis to diagnose urinary tract infections, MRI to view the central nervous system, or cardiac EKG to evaluate arrhythmias; and use scientific analysis to complete laboratory experiments and quantify the results at the conclusion of the experiments.