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K–12 Standards

Anatomy & Physiology (2025-2026)

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Body Plan and Organization1

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    Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of descriptive anatomical and directional terminology including the following topics.1.1

    1. 1

      anatomical position1.1.1

    2. 2

      body planes, sections1.1.2

    3. 3

      body cavities & regions1.1.3

    4. 4

      directional terms1.1.4

    5. 5

      basic terminology1.1.5

    6. 6

      levels of organization1.1.6

    7. 7

      survey of body systems1.1.7

histology1

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    Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of the basic tissues of the body, their location, and functions, including the following topics.2.1

    1. 1

      overview of histology & tissue types2.1.1

    2. 2

      microscopic anatomy, location, & functional roles of epithelial, connective, muscular and nervous tissues2.1.2

    3. 3

      membranes (mucous, serous, cutaneous & synovial)2.1.3

    4. 4

      glands (exocrine & endocrine)2.1.4

    5. 5

      tissue injury & repair2.1.5

Integumentary system3

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    Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the integumentary system and describe the functions of the system, including the following topics.3.1

    1. 1

      general functions of the skin & the subcutaneous layer3.1.1

    2. 2

      gross & microscopic anatomy of the skin3.1.2

    3. 3

      roles of the specific tissue layers of the skin & subcutaneous layer3.1.3

    4. 4

      anatomy & functional roles of accessory structures3.1.4

    5. 5

      application of homeostatic mechanisms3.1.5

    6. 6

      predictions related to homeostatic imbalance, including disease states & disorders3.1.6

skeletal system4

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    Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the skeletal system and explain their functional roles in osteogenesis, repair, and body movement, including the following topics.4.1

    1. 1

      general functions of bone & the skeletal system4.1.1

    2. 2

      structural components – microscopic anatomy4.1.2

    3. 3

      structural components – gross anatomy4.1.3

    4. 4

      physiology of embryonic bone formation (ossification, osteogenesis)4.1.4

    5. 5

      physiology of bone growth, repair & remodeling4.1.5

    6. 6

      organization of the skeletal system4.1.6

    7. 7

      gross anatomy of bones4.1.7

    8. 8

      classification, structure & function of joints (articulations)4.1.8

    9. 9

      application of homeostatic mechanisms4.1.9

    10. 10

      predictions related to homeostatic imbalance, including disease states & disorders4.1.10

muscular system5

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    Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the muscular system and explain their functional roles in body movement, maintenance of posture, and heat production, including the following topics.5.1

    1. 1

      general functions of muscle tissue5.1.1

    2. 2

      identification, general location, & comparative characteristics of skeletal, smooth, & cardiac muscle tissue5.1.2

    3. 3

      detailed gross & microscopic anatomy of skeletal muscle5.1.3

    4. 4

      physiology of skeletal muscle contraction5.1.4

    5. 5

      skeletal muscle metabolism5.1.5

    6. 6

      principles & types of whole muscle contraction5.1.6

    7. 7

      nomenclature of skeletal muscles5.1.7

    8. 8

      location & function of skeletal muscles5.1.8

    9. 9

      group actions of skeletal muscles5.1.9

    10. 10

      lever systems5.1.10

    11. 11

      application of homeostatic mechanisms5.1.11

    12. 12

      predictions related to homeostatic imbalance, including disease states & disorders5.1.12

Nervous system6

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    Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the nervous system and explain their functional roles in communication, control, and integration, including the following topics.6.1

    1. 1

      general functions of the nervous system6.1.1

    2. 2

      organization of the nervous system from both anatomical & functional perspectives6.1.2

    3. 3

      gross & microscopic anatomy of the nerve tissue6.1.3

    4. 4

      neurophysiology, including mechanism of resting membrane potential, production of action potentials & impulse transmission6.1.4

    5. 5

      neurotransmitters & their roles in synaptic transmission6.1.5

    6. 6

      sensory receptors & their roles6.1.6

    7. 7

      division, origin, & function of component parts of the brain6.1.7

    8. 8

      protective roles of the cranial bones, meninges, & cerebrospinal fluid6.1.8

    9. 9

      structure & function of cranial nerves6.1.9

    10. 10

      anatomy of the spinal cord, spinal nerves, & cranial nerves6.1.10

    11. 11

      reflexes & their roles in nervous system function6.1.11

    12. 12

      physiology of sensory & motor pathways in the brain & spinal cord6.1.12

    13. 13

      functions of the autonomic nervous system6.1.13

    14. 14

      comparison of somatic & autonomic nervous systems6.1.14

    15. 15

      application of homeostatic mechanisms6.1.15

    16. 16

      predictions related to homeostatic imbalance, including disease states & disorders6.1.16

Special senses7

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    Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the eye and ear and explain their functional roles in vision, hearing, and equilibrium. Students should also be able to identify and locate the receptors responsible for olfaction and gustation and briefly describe the physiology of smell and taste, including the following topics.7.1

    1. 1

      gross & microscopic anatomy of the eye & ear7.1.1

    2. 2

      roles of specific tissues of the eye in vision7.1.2

    3. 3

      roles of specific tissues of the ear in hearing & equilibrium7.1.3

    4. 4

      olfactory receptors & their role in smell7.1.4

    5. 5

      gustatory receptors & their role in taste7.1.5

    6. 6

      general gross & microscopic anatomy of hearing & accessory structures of the ear7.1.6

    7. 7

      roles of specific tissues of the ear in hearing7.1.7

    8. 8

      roles of the accessory structures7.1.8

    9. 9

      role of the ear in equilibrium7.1.9

    10. 10

      application of homeostatic mechanisms7.1.10

    11. 11

      predictions related to homeostatic imbalance, including disease states & disorders7.1.11

endocrine system8

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    Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the endocrine system and explain the functional roles of their respective hormones in communication, control, and integration, including the following topics.8.1

    1. 1

      general functions of the endocrine system8.1.1

    2. 2

      chemical classification of hormones & mechanism of hormone actions at receptors8.1.2

    3. 3

      control of hormone secretion8.1.3

    4. 4

      control by the hypothalamus & pituitary gland8.1.4

    5. 5

      identify, source, secretory control, & functional roles of the major hormones produced by the body8.1.5

    6. 6

      local hormones (paracrine & autocrine) & growth factors8.1.6

    7. 7

      hormonal response to stress8.1.7

    8. 8

      application of homeostatic mechanisms8.1.8

    9. 9

      predictions related to homeostatic imbalance, including disease states & disorders8.1.9

Cardiovascular System9

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    Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the cardiovascular system and explain their functional roles in transport and hemodynamics, including the following topics.9.1

    1. 1

      general functions of the cardiovascular system9.1.1

    2. 2

      composition of blood plasma9.1.2

    3. 3

      identity, microscopic anatomy, numbers, formation, & functional roles of the formed elements of the blood9.1.3

    4. 4

      hemostasis, including coagulation of the blood9.1.4

    5. 5

      ABO & Rh blood grouping9.1.5

    6. 6

      gross & microscopic anatomy of the heart, including the conduction system9.1.6

    7. 7

      physiology of cardiac muscle contraction9.1.7

    8. 8

      blood flow through the heart9.1.8

    9. 9

      conduction system of the heart & the electrocardiogram9.1.9

    10. 10

      cardiac cycle9.1.10

    11. 11

      regulation of cardiac output, stroke volume & heart rate9.1.11

    12. 12

      anatomy & functional roles of the different types of blood vessels9.1.12

    13. 13

      pattern of blood circulation throughout the body, including systemic and pulmonary circuits9.1.13

    14. 14

      pulmonary, coronary, hepatic portal, & fetal circulations9.1.14

    15. 15

      blood pressure & its functional interrelationships with cardiac output, peripheral resistance, & hemodynamics9.1.15

    16. 16

      application of homeostatic mechanisms9.1.16

    17. 17

      predictions related to homeostatic imbalance, including disease states & disorders9.1.17

Lymphatic System and Immunity10

  • 1

    Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the lymphatic system and explain their functional roles in fluid dynamics and immunity, including the following topics.10.1

    1. 1

      general functions of the lymphatic system10.1.1

    2. 2

      lymph & lymphatic vessels10.1.2

    3. 3

      lymphatic cells, tissues, & organs10.1.3

    4. 4

      introduction to innate (nonspecific) defenses & adaptive (specific) defenses10.1.4

    5. 5

      innate (nonspecific) defenses10.1.5

    6. 6

      overview of adaptive (specific) defenses10.1.6

    7. 7

      antigens & antigen processing10.1.7

    8. 8

      lymphocytes & their role in adaptive immunity10.1.8

    9. 9

      antibodies & their role in adaptive immunity10.1.9

    10. 10

      applied immunology10.1.10

    11. 11

      application of homeostatic mechanisms10.1.11

    12. 12

      predictions related to homeostatic imbalance, including disease states & disorders10.1.12

Respiratory System11

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    Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the respiratory system and explain their functional roles in breathing/ventilation and in the processes of external and internal respiration, including the following topics.11.1

    1. 1

      general functions of the respiratory system11.1.1

    2. 2

      gross & microscopic anatomy of the respiratory tract & related organs11.1.2

    3. 3

      mechanisms of pulmonary ventilation11.1.3

    4. 4

      pulmonary air volumes & capacities11.1.4

    5. 5

      mechanisms of gas exchange in lungs & tissues11.1.5

    6. 6

      mechanisms of gas transport in the blood11.1.6

    7. 7

      control of pulmonary ventilation11.1.7

    8. 8

      application of homeostatic mechanisms11.1.8

    9. 9

      predictions related to homeostatic imbalance, including disease states & disorders11.1.9

digestive system12

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    Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the digestive system and explain their functional roles in digestion, absorption, excretion, and elimination, including the following topics.12.1

    1. 1

      general functions of the digestive system12.1.1

    2. 2

      gross & microscopic anatomy of the alimentary canal12.1.2

    3. 3

      gross & microscopic anatomy of the accessory glands & organs12.1.3

    4. 4

      peritoneum & mesenteries12.1.4

    5. 5

      motility in the alimentary canal12.1.5

    6. 6

      mechanical & chemical processes of digestion12.1.6

    7. 7

      processes of absorption12.1.7

    8. 8

      hormonal & neural regulation of digestive processes12.1.8

    9. 9

      application of homeostatic mechanisms12.1.9

    10. 10

      predictions related to homeostatic imbalance, including disease states & disorders12.1.10

urinary system13

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    Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the urinary system and explain their functional roles, including the following topics.13.1

    1. 1

      general functions of the urinary system13.1.1

    2. 2

      gross & microscopic anatomy of the urinary tract, including detailed histology of the nephrons13.1.2

    3. 3

      functional processes of urine formation, including filtration, reabsorption, secretion, & excretion system and the roles of aldosterone & antidiuretic hormone13.1.3

    4. 4

      factors regulating & altering urine volume & composition, including the renin-angiotensin system and roles of aldosterone & antidiuretic hormone.13.1.4

    5. 5

      endocrine activities of the kidneys, such as vitamin D activation & secretion of erythropoietin13.1.5

    6. 6

      innervation & control of the urinary bladder13.1.6

reproductive system14

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    Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the reproductive system and explain their functional roles in reproduction and inheritance, including the following topics.14.1

    1. 1

      general functions of the male & female reproductive systems14.1.1

    2. 2

      gross & microscopic anatomy of the male & female reproductive systems14.1.2

    3. 3

      gametogenesis14.1.3

    4. 4

      specific roles of the female reproductive organs14.1.4

    5. 5

      specific roles of the male reproductive organs14.1.5

    6. 6

      regulation of reproductive functions14.1.6

    7. 7

      conception, pregnancy, & embryological & fetal development parturition & labor14.1.7

    8. 8

      mammary gland anatomy & physiology14.1.8

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
03053 - Anatomy & Physiology - 25-26

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