What Is the Body? (FutureLearn)

What Is the Body? (FutureLearn)

Get an introduction to different human body parts and their functions, from organ systems to cell structure and tissues. Explore how your body works through the study of body anatomy. How does the body work? What is it made of? What are the different parts of the human body and what are their functions? From cells to organ systems, this course will introduce you to the basic components that make up the human body.

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You’ll discover what molecular structures are, and classify different types within the body.
As you learn more about cell structure, you’ll find out about human tissue and its function, and explore the different organs systems within the body and what they do.
You’ll also gain basic physiological knowledge and learn how your body works, and how to influence it.

What topics will you cover?

  • What are molecules
  • Cellular components and structure
  • What are tissues
  • The key organs in the body
  • Organ systems

What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

  • Classify the different types of molecular structures used in the body
  • Describe and identify the basic components that make up cells and tissues within the body
  • Describe and identify the organs within the body
  • Compare the organ systems within the body and describe their function
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