Human Biology Laboratory Manual

INTRODUCTION: LABORATORY SAFETY
I. General Safety Precautions and Procedures
Safety Agreement
Laboratory Hunt
EXERCISE 1: MICROORGANISMS IN HUMAN BIOLOGY
I. Introduction
II. Colony Morphology of Bacteria in Our Environment
III. Our Normal Flora
EXERCISE 2: INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMY
I. Introduction
II. Directions, Planes and Regions
III. Glossary
IV. Body Cavities
V. Animals and People
IV. Review
EXERCISE 3: COMPOUND LIGHT MICROSCOPE
I. Introduction
II. The Parts of the Compound Light Microscope
III. Identifying Parts of the Compound Light Microscope
IV. Total Magnification
V. Use and Care of the Microscope
VI. Using the Compound Light Microscope
VII. Using Prepared Slides
VIII. Preparation of a Wet Mount Slide
Review Questions
EXERCISE 4: THE CELL
I. Introduction
II. Prokaryotic Cells
III. Eukaryotic Cells
IV. Comparison of Bacterial, Animal, and Plant Cells
V. Questions
VI. Further Exercises
EXERCISE 5: CELL REPRODUCTION
I. Introduction
II. The Cell Cycle
III. Mitosis in Plant Cells
IV. Mitosis in Animal Cells
V. Estimating the Duration of the Phases of the Cell Cycle
VI. Meiosis
VII. Questions
EXERCISE 6: GENETICS
I. Introduction to Human Genetics
II. Hereditary Traits
III. Introduction to Molecular Genetics
IV. Alphagenetics
EXERCISE 7: TISSUES AND SKIN
I. Introduction
II. Epithelial Tissues
III. Connective Tissue
IV. Muscle Tissue
V. Nerve Tissue
VI. Skin—The Cutaneous Membrane
VII. Why We Should Use Sunscreen
EXERCISE 8: SKELETAL SYSTEM
I. Introduction
II. Skull
III. Hyoid Bone and Auditory Ossicles
IV. Vertebral Column
V. Ribs and Sternum
VI. Appendicular Skeleton
VII. Skeletal Terms
VIII. Review
EXERCISE 9: MUSCULAR SYSTEM
I. Introduction
II. Muscle Assignment #1
III. Muscle Assignment #2
IV. Muscle Assignment #3
V. Muscle Assignment #4
EXERCISE 10: BLOOD
I. Introduction
II. Composition of Blood
III. Determination of Hematocrit
IV. Observation of Formed Elements in the Blood
V. White Blood Cells—Leucocytes
VI. Platelets and Clotting
VII. Determination of Clotting Time
Review Questions
EXERCISE 11: CARDIOVASCULAR ASSESSMENT
I. Introduction
II. Heart Rate Measurement
Ill. Heart Sounds
IV. Blood Pressure
V. Electrocardiogram
Review Questions
EXERCISE 12: CARDIOPULMONARY ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
I. Introduction
II. Heart Anatomy
III. Circulatory System in Humans
IV. Heart Physiology
Review Questions
V. Respiratory System Anatomy
VI. Respiratory Physiology
Cardiopulmonary Review Figures and Questions
EXERCISE 13: EXCRETORY SYSTEM
I. Introduction
II. Urine Analysis
III. Anatomy of the Urinary System
IV. Microscopic Examination of the Kidney
V. Renal Anatomy and Histology
Review Questions
EXERCISE 14: DIGESTION
I. Introduction
II. Procedures
Review Questions
Nutrition and Metabolism Questionnaire
EXERCISE 15: ENERGY BUDGET
Assignment Sheet for Exercise 15
Energy Budget
I. Procedure
II. Average Daily Caloric Intake
III. Body Composition
Review Questions
EXERCISE 16: NERVOUS SYSTEM
I. Basic Concepts and Definitions of the Nervous System
II. Introduction
III. The Brain
IV. Spinal Cord
V. Neurons
Review Questions
EXERCISE 17: NERVOUS SYSTEM PHYSIOLOGY
I. Introduction
II. Sensation
III. Hearing
IV. Touch
V. Reflexes
VI. Taste
EXERCISE 18: ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
I. Introduction
II. Protein Hormones
III. Hormones (Steroids)
IV. Hormones (Amines)
Review Questions
EXERCISE 19: REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
1. Introduction
II. Human Female Reproductive System
III. Human Male Reproductive System
IV. Microscopic Anatomy of the Testes
V. Microscopic Anatomy of the Ovary
Review Questions
APPENDIX
Nutrition and Metabolism Comments
Nutrient Allowances and Calorie Values
Answers to Endocrine System Review Questions
Answers to Reproductive System Review Questions
Figures for Self Test