De adentro hacia afuera: explorando el cuerpo humano (en curso)

Each week, we'll explore a different aspect of the body's structure and function. This class blends engaging lectures, captivating videos, intriguing fun facts, and insights into common health issues related to the topic at hand. Throughout our journey, we'll keep the learning fun with interactive games to review what we've discovered each week. 

Whether your student is curious or an aspiring healthcare professional, this class series offers a holistic understanding of the body while keeping them engaged. Join us as we unlock the remarkable science and stories of the human body, one captivating class at a time!

Week of Sept 1st, 2024
⭐Week 1: Skeletal System
Bones: Structure and Types
Joints: Types and Functions
Cartilage and Connective Tissues
Health Issue: Osteoporosis (Bone Density Loss)

Week of Sept 8, 2024
⭐Week 2: Muscular System
Muscles: Types, Function, and Muscle Groups
Tendons and Ligaments
Muscle Fibers and Contraction
Health Issue: Muscular Dystrophy (Muscle Weakening)

Week of Sept 15, 2024
⭐Week 3: Respiratory System
Lungs: Anatomy and Function
Trachea, Bronchi, and Bronchioles
Alveoli and Gas Exchange
Health Issue: Asthma (Bronchial Constriction)

Week of Sept 22nd, 2024
⭐Week 4: Circulatory System
Heart: Structure and Function
Blood Vessels: Arteries, Veins, and Capillaries
Blood: Components and Circulation
Health Issue: Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Week of Sept 29th, 2024
⭐Week 5: Digestive System
Stomach, Small Intestine, and Large Intestine
Liver and Pancreas: Digestive Enzymes
Esophagus and Digestive Tract
Health Issue: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Week of Oct 6th, 2024
⭐Week 6: Brain
Brain: Anatomy and Regions
Health Issue: Alzheimer's Disease (Neurodegenerative)

Week of Oct 13th, 2024
⭐Week 7: Spinal Cord and Nervous System
Spinal Cord and Nerves
Neurons: Structure and Signaling
Health Issue: Peripheral Neuropathy (Nerve Damage)

Week of Oct 27th, 2024
⭐Week 8: Sensory Systems
Vision: Eye Anatomy and Visual Processing
Hearing: Ear Structures and Auditory Perception
Taste and Smell: Sensory Receptors and Perception
Touch and Skin Receptors
Health Issue: Glaucoma (Vision Loss)

Week of Nov 3rd, 2024
⭐Week 9: Endocrine System
Hormone-Producing Glands: Pituitary, Thyroid, Adrenal, etc.
Hormones and Their Functions
Health Issue: Diabetes Mellitus (Insulin Dysfunction)
Health Issue: Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)

Week of Nov 10th, 2024
⭐Week 10: Immune System
White Blood Cells: Types and Functions
Lymphatic System: Lymph Nodes and Immune Response
Immune Cells and Antigens
Health Issue: Autoimmune Diseases (Immune System Attacks Healthy Cells)

Week of Nov 17th, 2024
⭐Week 11: Urinary System
Kidneys: Structure and Function
Urinary Bladder and Ureters
Health Issue: Kidney Stones

Week of Dec 1st, 2024
⭐Week 12: Lymphatic System
Lymph Nodes: Structure and Functions
Lymphatic Circulation
Health Issue: Lymphedema (Lymphatic Fluid Accumulation)

Week of Dec 8th, 2024
⭐Week 13: Auditory System (Ear)
Ear Anatomy: Outer, Middle, and Inner Ear
Health Issue: Tinnitus (Ringing in the Ears)

Week of Dec 15th, 2024
⭐Week 14: Vision System (Eye)
Eye Structures: Cornea, Lens, Retina, etc.
Health Issue: Cataracts (Clouding of the Eye Lens)

Week of Jan 5th, 2025
⭐Week 15: Taste and Smell Systems
Taste Buds and Gustatory Receptors
Olfactory Epithelium and Smell Perception
Health Issue: Anosmia (Loss of Smell)

Week of Jan 12th, 2025
⭐Week 16: Oral Health
Teeth: Anatomy and Types
Gums and Oral Mucosa
Health Issue: Periodontal Disease (Gum Infections)

Week of Jan 19th, 2025
⭐Week 17: Oral System (Mouth and Throat)
Salivary Glands and Saliva
Pharynx and Esophagus
Health Issue: Cavities (Dental Caries)

Week of Jan 26th, 2025
⭐Week 18: Integumentary System (Skin)
Epidermis and Dermis
Skin Appendages: Hair, Nails, and Glands
Health Issue: Eczema (Skin Inflammation)