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17 How the Body Works

Objectives

By the end of this lecture, the student will be able to:

  1. Describe how the different systems of the body function to do specific body tasks.
  2. Describe the basic levels of organization in the body.

How the Body Works: Part 1 Body Systems

This mini-lecture provides a quick summary of the basic body systems. The handout for this presentation can be downloaded and printed.

How the Body Works: Part 2 Body Parts

This mini-lecture examines the composition of the body systems by looking at organs, tissues, cells, and molecules. The handout for this presentation can be downloaded and printed.

Reading

Anatomy & Physiology. SEER Training Modules. National Cancer Institute

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