Truax - Anatomy & Physiology-Period 4 Assignments

The test will consist of multiple choice and short answer style questions covering the material from both Chapter 10 (Blood) and Chapter 11 (Cardiovascular system).


     The test is worth 35 points


     The study guide is worth 15 points

1. Click on the link for the 25 key terms from the Cardiovascular System


2. Work through the terms until all 25 are moved into the "known well" category


3. Submit a photo or screenshot including the number of terms (25) to earn credit for the assignment.

1. Watch and complete the EdPuzzle highlighting the physiology of a heart attack.


2. Complete the Differential Diagnosis for the cardiovascular system. The assignment will contain problems from both Chapter 10 & 11.

1. Watch the EdPuzzle showing you the process of dissecting a sheep heart. This video will also walk you through various anatomical structures.


2. Complete the lab assignment




**ONLY complete if you did NOT complete the lab on campus**

We will meet again Thursday at 12:40 PM. Please either arrive to my classroom or log into the Zoom on time.


We will take a look at how the heart creates electrical signals at regular intervals.

We will meet again Monday at 12:40 PM. Please either arrive to my classroom or log into the Zoom on time.


We will continue to focus on the heart and look more closely at the pathway blood takes through the heart.

1. Watch the EdPuzzle reviewing the path blood takes through the heart (10 points)


2. Complete the worksheet review of heart anatomy and the pathway of blood in the heart (20 points)

1. Read through the 24 fun facts about your cardiovascular system.


2. Pick out at least 5 facts that stick out to you.


3. Respond to the discussion questions.

We will meet again Thursday at 12:40 PM. Please either arrive to my classroom or log into the Zoom on time.


We will begin our discussion of the cardiovascular system by looking at the heart.

1. Complete the Quizlet vocabulary review of Chapter 10 if you were unable to complete it on Monday.


2. Watch the EdPuzzle introducing our next topic of discussion: The Cardiovascular System (with a focus on the heart)

We will meet again Monday at 12:40 PM. Please either arrive to my classroom or log into the Zoom on time.


We will finish our discussion on blood by looking at problems with the clotting process and how your blood is typed.

1. Click on the link for the key terms from Chapter 10


2. Work until you've moved all 30 terms into the "Known Well" category


3. Submit a photo or screenshot showing you've completed the assignment (the number of terms, 30, must be in your image to earn credit)

We will meet again Monday at 12:40 PM. Please be sure to either log into the Zoom or show up to my classroom on time.

We will continue our look into the other formed elements found within blood.

1. Watch the EdPuzzle detailing first-hand experience of blood doping.

2. Read the article covering the effects of training at altitude.

3. Respond to the discussion questions.

1. Watch the EdPuzzle on blood.

2. Read through the article on 7 interesting facts about your blood.

3. Respond to the discussion questions.

The test will consist of multiple choice and short answer questions covering the material on the Endocrine System

1. The test is worth 35 points

2. The study guide is worth 15 points

1. Watch the EdPuzzle discussing the various dangerous chemicals found in our everyday plastics.

2. Read through the article tying phthalates in plastics to testosterone disruption in males.

3. Respond to the discussion questions.

1. Click on the link below to view the key terms from Chapter 9.

2. Work through the terms and learn them as you go along.

3. Move all 28 terms into the "known well" category to complete the assignment.

4. Submit a photo or screenshot of your complete work (be sure the number is in your submitted image)

1. Watch the EdPuzzle about hormones and brain development during the teenage years of human life.

2. Respond to the discussion questions.

Read through each of the 7 patient histories and use your knowledge of the endocrine system to correctly diagnose each patient with a particular disease or syndrome. Be sure to pay attention to the specifics of each questions.

We will meet again Monday at 12:40 PM. Please be sure to log into the Zoom on time.

We will finish our discussion of the various endocrine organs and their hormones.

We will meet again Wednesday at 12:40 PM. Please be sure to log into the Zoom on time.

We will continue our discussion of the endocrine system by talking about more endocrine organs and their hormones.

We will meet again Monday at 12:40 PM. Please be sure to log into the Zoom on time.

We will start a new chapter and body system by introducing the endocrine system.

The test will consist of multiple choice and short answer style questions covering the material on the human brain.

1. The test is worth 35 points.

2. The study guide is worth 15 points.

1. Click on the link for the key terms from our discussion on the human brain.

2. Work through the terms until you've moved all 27 into the "known well" category.

3. Take a screenshot or photo and submit it to show that you've completed the assignment. The number of vocabulary terms (27) must be visible in your picture to earn any credit.

1. Watch the documentary from PBS regarding the investigation into the effect of concussion on the brains of former NFL players.

2. As you watch the video, answer the questions that follow along.

3. Complete the discussion questions at the end of the assignment.

1. Watch the EdPuzzle walking you through the anatomy of a dissected sheep brain.

2. Use what you've learned to help you complete the lab assignment.

1. Watch the EdPuzzle on attention.

2. Answer the discussion questions.

We will meet again Friday at 8 AM. Please be sure to log into the Zoom on time.

We will finish our discussion on the brain by focusing on protections and dysfunctions.

We will meet again Wednesday at 8:00 AM. Please be sure to log into the Zoom on time.

We will look more at how those primal urges of the limbic system affect our decision making.

1. Click the link and read the article discussing the relationship between hunger and decision making.

2. Answer the discussion questions will complete sentences and full answers.

Work through the 23 key terms from our discussion on nerves. Be sure to move all terms into the "known well" category.

Submit a screenshot or photo of your finished work.

We will meet again Thursday at 12:40 PM. Please be sure to log into the Zoom on time.

We will begin our discussion of the brain by introducing the first part of the brain's anatomy.

Follow the instructions in the lab sheet to test the sensitivity of your own nervous system in 3 different body regions. Be sure to place all data in the table and use that data to help answer the analysis questions.

1. Watch the EdPuzzle covering how the brain creates your reality.

2. Respond to the discussion questions.

1. Watch the EdPuzzle discussing the brain's response to pain.

2. Answer the discussion questions using full sentences and answering each question (5 sentences minimum)

1. Complete the video and discussion questions on CIP that were assigned on Monday (if you haven't already).

2. Watch and complete the EdPuzzle reviewing the Nervous System.

We will meet again Monday at 12:40 PM. Please be sure to log into the Zoom on time.

We will continue our discussion on the nervous system by focusing on how nerves transmit electrical signals.

1. Watch the video on Congenital Insensitivity to Pain (CIP)

2. Answer the discussion questions completely and with full sentences (6 sentences minimum)

We will meet again Thursday at 12:40 PM. Please be sure to log into the Zoom on time.

We will begin our discussion of the Nervous System by introducing the basic structure of neurons and neuroglia.

The final exam will consist of multiple choice, true/false, matching, and short answer questions covering Chapters 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 12.

1. The exam is worth 100 points.

2. The study guide is worth 30 points.

We will meet again Monday at 12:40 PM. Please be sure to log into the Zoom on time.

We will finish our discussion of Chapter 12 by talking about adaptive immunity.

We will meet again Thursday at 12:40 PM. Please be sure to log into the Zoom on time.

We will continue our discussion of Chapter 12 by introducing how your body works to create immunity.

1. Watch the YouTube video covering cytokine storms.

2. Read the article linking COVID-19 infections to cytokine storms.

3. Answer the discussion questions.

Watch and complete the linked EdPuzzle reviewing the Lymphatic System

We will meet again Monday at 12:40 PM. Please be sure to log into the Zoom on time.

We will begin discussing our final chapter of the semester: The Lymphatic System

1. Read through the article on vestigial organs.

2. Watch the video covering the possible functions of the appendix.

3. Respond to the discussion questions.

The test will consist of multiple choice and short answer questions covering the Special Senses.

1. The test is worth 35 points.

2. The study guides is worth 15 points.

1. Visit the Quizlet link for the key terms from Chapter 8.

2. Click on "Learn" on the left side of the screen.

3. Complete the activities until you have all 27 terms marked as "Known Well"

4. Take a screenshot or picture and submit it as your assignment.

1. Watch the EdPuzzle on Daniel Kish

2. Respond to each discussion question regarding the video.

Read through each of the 7 patient cases. Use their symptoms and your knowledge of the sense systems to diagnose each patient with a specific disease or affliction. Be sure to include recommendations to help correct their issues as well.

1. Watch the EdPuzzle on synesthesia.

2. Answer the discussion questions.

We will meet again Tuesday at 8:55 AM. Please be sure to log into the Zoom on time.

We will continue our discussion of the sense by discussing chemoreceptors for smell and taste.

We will meet again Thursday at 8:55 AM. Please be sure to log into the Zoom on time.

We will finish our discussion of the ears and hearing.

Listen to the each of the sounds and try to determine the source of each sound based on the auditory memories you've built over your lifetime.

1. Read the article from Scientific American discussing how figure skaters can spin without getting dizzy.

2. Watch the video to help better understand the concept of optokinetic nystagmus.

3. Respond to the discussion questions with a minimum of 8 sentences.

We will meet again Tuesday at 8:55 AM. Please be sure to log into the Zoom on time.

We will continue our discussion of the sense by discussing the ear and its role in equilibrium (balance).

We will meet again Friday at 8 AM. Please be sure to log into the Zoom on time.

We will finish our discussion on human sight.

Watch the video detailing the various important aspects of human vision.

As you watch the video, be sure to answer the questions that follow along.

1. Watch the EdPuzzle detailing human vision.

2. Be sure to spend time catching up on any missing assignments. The semester will end SOONER than you think.

We will meet again Tuesday at 8 AM. Please be sure to log into the Zoom on time.

We will continue discussing the role of the eyes in sending information to the brain.

1. Watch the EdPuzzle on how illusions trick your eyes and brain.

2. Respond to the discussion questions with a minimum of 5 sentences.

The test will consist of multiple choice and short answer style questions covering the material from Chapter 6: The Muscular System.

1. The test is worth 35 points.

2. The study guide is worth 15 points.

1. Visit the Quizlet link for the key terms from Chapter 6.

2. Click on "Learn" on the left side of the screen.

3. Complete the activities until you have all 26 terms marked as "Known Well"

4. Take a screenshot or picture and submit it as your assignment.

1. Watch the video following World's Strongest Man Brian Shaw as he shows his daily eating routine while in training.

2. Thoughtfully respond to the discussion questions with a minimum of 8 sentences.

We will meet again Thursday at 12:40 PM. Please be sure to log into the Zoom on time.

We will continue our discussion of the muscular system by discussing the various issues that can afflict muscles.

Read through the 7 fictional patient case studies. Use your knowledge of the muscular system to properly diagnose each patient with a specific affliction that we discussed in Chapter 6.

1. Watch the video covering some of the amazing aspects of your musclo-skeletal system.

2. Answer the 10 questions that follow along with the video.

We will meet again Monday at 12:40 PM. Please be sure to log into the Zoom on time.

We will continue our discussion of the muscular system by focusing on the effects of exercise and supplementation on muscles.

We will meet again Thursday at 12:40 PM. Please be sure to log into the Zoom on time.

We will continue our discussion of the muscular system by discussing the types of movements and names/locations of your muscles.

We will meet again Monday at 12:40 PM. Please be sure to log into the Zoom on time.

We will introduce our next topic for discussion: The Muscular System

1. Watch the EdPuzzle covering ULTRA-marathon runner Dean Karnazes

2. Once you've completed the EdPuzzle, provide a response to the discussion question using a minimum of 5 sentences.

The test will consist of multiple choice and short answer style questions covering the material from Chapter 5: The Skeletal System

1. The test is worth 35 points.
2. The study guide is worth 15 points.

1. Visit the website to play a game labeling the skeleton against the clock.

2. Click the "play" button, and the name of a bone will appear at the top center of the window.

3. Click on the blue circle that correctly matches the listed bone.

4. Play until you can get 100% in under 5 minutes. Take a screenshot and submit that for your grade.

5. I have attached a screenshot of my best time. Anyone that can beat my time will earn EXTRA CREDIT. Submissions after 4 PM will not be considered for extra credit.

1. Read through the 11 interesting facts about the Skeletal System.

2. Choose 4 facts that you find to be the most interesting.

3. Answer the discussion questions about each of the 4 facts you chose. Each response MUST be a minimum of 4 sentences each.

1. Click on the link below for Quizlet.

2. Create an account (tied to your Damien email address) if you don't already have one.

3. Click on "learn" (just above "flashcards" on the left of the screen)

4. Work through the vocabulary words until you have all 25 terms "known well"

5. Submit a screenshot showing you've completed the assignment.

We will meet again Friday at 9:10 AM. Please be sure to log into the Zoom on time.

We will finish our discussion of the Skeletal System by discussing joints and the various issues that can affect the skeleton.

Read through the fictional patient case studies and use your knowledge of the skeletal system to diagnose each patient with a specific disease or affliction. Be sure to provide reasons behind why you think your diagnosis is correct.

1. Complete Whack-A-Bone if you weren't able to do so. I know the game is difficult and near impossible with a track pad, so I will award full credit to anyone that completes at least Level 1. I will award Extra Credit to anyone that completes ALL 3 Levels.

2. Complete the attached EdPuzzle introducing us to our last topic of discussion: Joints

Click the link to the game Whack-A-Bone (you will need to enable Flash).

Play through the game and progress through all three levels. You will have to earn the minimum score to progress in each level. Once you have finished the game, take a screenshot and submit that as your assignment to be graded.

We will meet again Tuesday at 9:10 AM. Please be sure to login to the Zoom on time.

We will continue our discussion of the skeleton system by discussing the names & locations of various bones in the body.

We will meet again Friday at 9:10 AM. Please be sure to log into the Zoom on time.

We will introduce our next topic of study: The Skeletal System

1. Read the article discussing what happens to the bones of astronauts when they spend time in space.

2. Respond to the questions.

1. Compete the EdPuzzle introducing you to our next topic of discussion: The Skeletal System

The test will consist of multiple choice and short answer style questions covering the material from Chapter 4: The Integumentary System

1. The test is worth 35 points.

2. The study guide is worth 15 points.

1. Click on the link below for Quizlet.

2. Create an account (tied to your Damien email address) if you don't already have one.

3. Click on "learn" (just below "flashcards" on the left of the screen)

4. Work through the vocabulary words until you have all 30 terms "known well"

5. Submit a screenshot showing you've completed the assignment.

1. Watch the EdPuzzle detailing the new ways in which science can analyze fingerprints to better catch criminals.

2. Follow the instructions and complete the Fingerprinting Lab

1. Open the attached prompt with 10 different facts about your integumentary system.

2. Choose 3 of the facts that stick out the most to you.

3. Discuss why you chose those 3 facts. What about them did you find to be especially interesting?

We will meet again Tuesday at 8 AM. Please be sure to log in to the Zoom on time.

We will spend out time discussing skin color and its relationship to developing melanoma.

1. Open the attached prompt in a new window to use as a reference.

2. Look at the graph showing the incidence rates of skin cancer (malignant melanoma) in people of different races.

3. Use the graph and what you know about the color of skin to answer the questions. You should answer the questions as part of your discussion post. DO NOT write your answers on a Google doc and submit.

We will meet again Thursday at 1:30 PM. Please be sure to log in to the Zoom on time.

We will spend our time discussing the various diseases that can afflict the integumentary system.

Read through the seven fictional patient case studies. Use your reasoning skills and your knowledge of the integumentary system to diagnose each patient with a specific disease. Be sure to provide your reasons behind why you chose your diagnosis, as well as your recommendation for treatment.

Complete the assignment reviewing the differences between the 4 main tissue types in the human body.

1. Complete the Body Tissues Lab

2. Complete the attached EdPuzzle reviewing the Integumentary System.

We will meet again Monday at 1:30 PM. Please be sure to log in to the Zoom on time.

We will spend time discussing the 4 main tissue types in the human body. We will also introduce our first system: The Integumentary System

We will meet again Monday at 1:30 PM. Please be sure to log in to the Zoom on time.

We will spend time discussing the 4 main tissue types in the human body. We will also introduce our first system: The Integumentary System

The test will consist of multiple choice and short answer questions covering the material from Chapter 1.

1. The test is worth 35 points.

2. The study guide is worth 15 points.

1. Click on the link below for Quizlet.

2. Create an account (tied to your Damien email address) if you don't already have one.

3. Click on "learn" (just below "flashcards" on the left of the screen)

4. Work through the vocabulary words until you have all 30 terms mastered

5. Submit a screenshot (video attached in case you don't know how). You will earn points based on how many terms you mastered out of 30)

1. Complete the attached EdPuzzle reviewing the introductory concepts of Anatomy & Physiology.

2. Complete the Quizlet vocabulary review

3. Complete your study guides and prepare for Thursday's test.

We will meet again Monday at 1:35 PM. Please be sure to log in to the Zoom on time.

We will spend time reviewing the important concepts from Chapter 1 to prep for Thursday's test.

We will meet again Monday at 1:30 PM. Please be sure to log in to the Zoom on time.

We will spend time reviewing the important concepts from Chapter 1 to prep for Thursday's test.

Complete the worksheet reviewing the various language used to describe position and location with the human body.

We will meet again Thursday at 1:35 PM. Please be sure to log in to the Zoom on time.

We will finish our discussion of Chapter 1 by reviewing the concept of homeostasis and introduce the topic of anatomical language.

Please complete the attached EdPuzzle. This will give you an introduction into the topic we will discuss when we meet again on Thursday.

We will meet again Monday at 1:35 PM. Please be sure to log in to the Zoom meeting on time.

We will spend time introducing the goals of anatomy, defining the relationship between anatomy & physiology, and introducing the eleven organ systems found in the human body.