Introductory Human Physiology
Duke University's foundational course on how the body's major organ systems work together.
Duke University•By Emma Jakoi, Jennifer Carbrey
4.7
(2,100 reviews)•260,000 students enrolledAbout this course
Explore how the human body works as an integrated whole. This Duke University course examines the major organ systems -- nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and reproductive -- and the mechanisms that maintain homeostasis, giving you a foundation in how physiological systems communicate and self-regulate.
Skills you'll gain
Human PhysiologyHomeostasisOrgan SystemsEndocrine SystemCardiovascular System
Syllabus
1
Homeostasis and the Nervous System2
The Endocrine System3
The Cardiovascular System4
The Respiratory System5
The Renal System6
The Reproductive SystemFree
Certificate: $49
Duration11 weeks
Effort3-5 hours/week
Levelintermediate
LanguageEnglish
SubtitlesEnglish, Spanish
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