The Physiology Coloring Workbook provides the student with an active learning process. Throughout the workbook, the student is asked to examine and interact with flow diagrams that describe forces, chemical reactions, flows, steady states, signals, and feedback. Students can associate process with locale as they follow common elements in complex diagrams. Complex phenomena are presented one step at a time, allowing the student to gradually piece the entire picture together and gain the necessary level of understanding. After completing the diagrams, the student will have a better understanding of the dynamic and abstract processes found in the study of physiology.

Course Textbook: The Physiology Coloring Workbook- 2nd Edition; Author: Wynn Kapit, Robert I. Macey, and Esmail Meisami; 
ISBN:  0-321-03663-8

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course the radiographer will be able to:

• Explain the cell doctrine
• Describe the four broad types of human cells
• Understand how DNA directs the cell
• Define and interpret three of the most important characteristics of excitation
• Identify the sources of energy in muscle fiber
• Discuss the differences in pulmonary and systemic circulation
• Recognize the five periods of the cardiac cycle
• Dissect the nasal and oral cavities of the respiratory tract and continue to the alveoli
• Relate the function of hemoglobin
• Be familiar with filtration, reabsorption, and secretion of the kidney structure
• Illustrate the organization and function of the digestive system
• Give details of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system
• Characterize the endocrine system and forms of hormonal communication
• Provide an overview of the metabolic physiology of carbohydrates
• Analyze the origin, composition, and functions of blood
• Describe the male and female reproductive systems

Course Length:  21 hours