Integration of Body Systems and Immunity

This unit synthesizes prior learning by focusing on immune function, digestive and hepatic roles, musculoskeletal articulations, and sensory system integration. Through quizzes, practice analyses, and applied activities students will review content and demonstrate mastery of system interactions and clinical implications.

Learning Objectives

• Analyze innate and adaptive immune responses and evaluate how clinical conditions alter immunity, using case-based scenarios and assessment items
• Apply physiological principles to trace digestion and absorption in the small intestine and explain hepatic contributions to metabolism, detoxification, and nutrient processing
• Demonstrate identification and functional classification of major articulations and explain how joint structure relates to movement and common joint pathologies
• Evaluate sensory receptor types and pathways, interpret results from sensory assessments, and integrate sensory feedback with other body systems to explain homeostatic responses