Anatomy: Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Urinary Systems (Coursera)

Anatomy: Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Urinary Systems (Coursera)

In this anatomy course, part of the Anatomy Specialization, you will explore the interactive relationships of the cardiovascular, respiratory and urinary systems, and the roles they play in your body. This course is a primer for the cardiovascular, respiratory, and urinary systems in which students learn the pertinent details of the structures and functions through a combination of lectures, videos, labeling activities and quizzes.

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What You Will Learn

  • Learn the basic structure and function of the cardiovascular system
  • Learn the basic structure and function of the respiratory system
  • Learn the basic structure and function of the urinary system

Course 2 of 4 in the Anatomy Specialization.

Syllabus

WEEK 1: Cardiovascular Anatomy I
WEEK 2: Cardiovascular Anatomy II
WEEK 3: Respiratory Anatomy
WEEK 4: Urinary Anatomy

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