Maricopa Community Colleges  ANS222   20046-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/09/03

ANS222  20046-99999

LEC

3 Credit(s)

3 Period(s)

Animal Anatomy and Physiology

Comparative evaluation of the anatomy and physiological functions of various body systems of livestock, companion animals, and laboratory animals. Prerequisites: ANS110. Corequisites: ANS222LL.

 

Course Note: BIO100 or one year of high school biology with a grade of "C" or better is highly recommended.

 

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

 

ANS222  20046-99999

Animal Anatomy and Physiology

 

1.

Define and apply terminology used in the study of anatomy. (I)

2.

Explain the anatomy and physiology of animal cells. (II)

3.

Describe the components and functions of the nervous system. (III)

4.

Describe the components and functions of the skeletal system. (IV)

5.

Describe the components and functions of the muscular system. (V)

6.

Describe the components and functions of the circulatory system. (VI)

7.

Describe the components and functions of the respiratory system. (VII)

8.

Describe the components and functions of the ruminant stomach. (VIII)

9.

Describe the components and functions of the digestive system. (IX)

10.

Describe the components and functions of the urinary tract. (X)

11.

Describe the components and processes of renal filtration, excretion, reabsorption, and concentration. (XI)

12.

Describe the components and functions of the male and female reproductive systems. (XII)

13.

Describe the components and process of lactation. (XIII)

14.

Describe the components and functions of the endocrine system. (XIV)

 

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

 

ANS222  20046-99999

Animal Anatomy and Physiology

 

 

I. Terminology Used in Anatomy

II. Anatomy and Physiology of a Cell

A. Animal vs. plant cells

B. Cell constituents

C. Elements and vitamins in the cell

III. The Nervous System

A. Sympathetic

B. Parasympathetic

IV. The Skeletal System

A. Small animals

B. Large animals

V. The Muscular System

A. Contraction

B. Types and uses of muscles

VI. The Circulatory System

A. In the fetus

B. In the adult animal

VII. The Respiratory System

VIII. The Ruminant Stomach

A. Reticulum

B. Omasum

C. Abomasum

D. Ruman

IX. The Digestive System

A. Types of nutrients

B. Digestion process

X. The Urinary Tract

XI. Renal Filtration, Excretion, Reabsorption, and Concentration

XII. The Reproductive System

A. Male

B. Female

C. Interrelation of reproductive hormones

XIII. Mammary Glands and Lactation

XIV. The Endocrine System

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