Module 1

Blood sugar regulation



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Learning Objectives

  1. Identify the 3 major functions of the digestive system.
  2. Identify 6 endocrine issues created by poor function of the digestive system.
  3. List and discuss the function of the 3 major accessory organs used during the digestive process.
  4. Name the major functions insulin has on glucose management.
  5. Identify the negative outcome of prolonged and elevated insulin levels.
  6. Explain the role of catecholamines in ATP production.
  7. Name and discuss the function of the two major appetite regulatory hormones.
  8. Discuss the relationship of Leptin and vitamin D.
  9. Name and identify characteristics of the 3 major energy systems.
  10. Names and identifying characteristics of the 5 major neurotransmitters.
  11. Define hypochlorhydria
  12. What impact does poor acidity in the stomach have on the small intestine?
  13. Name the contributing factors to hypochlorhydria
  14. Name the signs and symptoms associated with hypochlorhydria
  15. List some of the blood marker reactions associated with hypochlorhydria
  16. Identify the reactive effect hypoglycemia may have on electrolytes
  17. Hypoglycemia requires what factor to keep the body going?
  18. A depletion of what blood marker associated with adrenal insufficiency may contribute to hypochlorhydria?
  19. Name the two major blood markers associated with renal insufficiency
  20. What fat influences BUN levels to rise?

Module 2

Muscle Tension



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Learning Objectives

  1. Identify the possible movements of the body
  2. List and explain the difference between axial and appendicular structures
  3. Compare and contrast phasic and tonic structures
  4. List the predominantly postural muscles
  5. List the predominantly phasic muscles
  6. Name the three planes of motion
  7. Give example to a twitch between a postural and phasic structure
  8. What are the main actions of muscle
  9. Name the cavities of the body
  10. Explain the reaction visceral tension may have on postural elements
  11. List and explain the physiological reactions of muscle contraction
  12. Explain how muscle receives impulse and reduces the tension of impulse
  13. Provide a scenario where dysfunction of impulse can lead to an impaired physiological reaction of muscle contraction
  14. Identifying imbalances that may exist within the paradigm of impulse reaction provides reasoning for compensation and dysfunctional mechanical patterns.

Module 3

Perception and Orchestration



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Learning Objectives

  1. Define the difference between afferent and efferent signal pathways
  2. Distinguish the two systems in the PNS
  3. Identify the 3 major segments in the CNS
  4. Explain the development of orchestration in the CNS
  5. Identify two segments of the sensory systems
  6. Explain the association between the ANS and our senses
  7. Name the two major nerves within the sense of touch
  8. Names the three segments of the cerebellum and the associated connections
  9. Names the four areas and interactions of the basal ganglia
  10. Distinguish the difference between grey and white matter
  11. Name the 5 influences of orchestration within neuron cell bodies
  12. List 3 major contributors to trans neural degeneration
  1. Describe the function of Gastrin
  2. What role does secretin play in indigestion?
  3. How does CCK aid in bile flow
  4. How do elevated levels of GIP impact the digestive release of Hcl in the pancreas?
  5. Increased stress inhibits the gut through the release of what gastric hormone
  6. Why is it important to not overeat or constantly feed throughout the day?
  7. How does Ghrelin influence by the state of digestion?
  8. What effect would low levels of GABA have on digestion
  9. How does Acetyl l choline aid digestion?
  10. What impact do high levels of norepinephrine have on digestion, and why?
  11. Neurotensin aids what processes indigestion
  12. Neuropeptide Y is linked to what appetite-regulating hormone
  13. Dysfunction of this appetite regulation hormone may lead to what in our digestive process?
  14. Serotonin is responsible for what in the small intestine
  15. Inhibition of vasoactive intestinal peptides creates what effect on bile release?
  16. Describe the difference between the innate and adaptive immune systems
  17. What reactions occur during an innate response
  18. What is required for adaptive changes to occur in the adaptive immune system?
  19. Name and describe the 3 processes of modification in the liver
  20. Conjugated xenobiotics do not produce what?
  21. What 5 factors are vital to consider during the final phase of detoxification?

Module 4

Hormones, neurotransmitters and the
immune system’s role in biological preservation

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Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the function of Gastrin
  2. What role does secretin play in indigestion?
  3. How does CCK aid in bile flow
  4. How do elevated levels of GIP impact the digestive release of Hcl in the pancreas?
  5. Increased stress inhibits the gut through the release of what gastric hormone
  6. Why is it important to not overeat or constantly feed throughout the day?
  7. How does Ghrelin influence by the state of digestion?
  8. What effect would low levels of GABA have on digestion
  9. How does Acetyl l choline aid digestion?
  10. What impact do high levels of norepinephrine have on digestion, and why?
  11. Neurotensin aids what processes indigestion
  12. Neuropeptide Y is linked to what appetite-regulating hormone
  13. Dysfunction of this appetite regulation hormone may lead to what in our digestive process?
  14. Serotonin is responsible for what in the small intestine
  15. Inhibition of vasoactive intestinal peptides creates what effect on bile release?
  16. Describe the difference between the innate and adaptive immune systems
  17. What reactions occur during an innate response
  18. What is required for adaptive changes to occur in the adaptive immune system?
  19. Name and describe the 3 processes of modification in the liver
  20. Conjugated xenobiotics do not produce what?
  21. What 5 factors are vital to consider during the final phase of detoxification?

Module 5

Inhibition vs. Facilitation – A cellular response



Learning Objectives

  1. Recognize the role laws of physics play within biomechanics
  2. List and identify the 5 principles of biomechanics within the structural position
  3. Describe the effect inhibition has within horn cell activity
  4. Describe the effect facilitation has within horn cell activity
  5. Understand the factors that influence synergistic dominance
  6. Explain the morphological reactions that occur within reciprocal inhibition
  7. List the differences between form and force closure
  8. Identify the differences between phasic and postural structures
  9. Explain the qualities and reactions the extracellular matrix has within our physiology
  10. List the 4 major cells and respective functions that are influenced by the ECM
  11. What does connective tissue aid?
  12. Identify and explain the 3 major cells within the neural net
  13. What effect does the CSF have on our physiology?
  14. Explain the major player in the circulator net
  15. What is the facial net primarily made up of
  16. List the 3 different responsive rates of the triple net
  17. Influences MFB have within our physiology
  18. Major factor that influence the state of MFB
  19. List the outcome of both overstretched cells and rounded cells
  20. Define the what elements make the human spine unique with the animal kingdom

Module 6

Neural plasticity: The web of perceived identity



Learning Objectives

  1. Identify the main differences between grey and white matter
  2. What is the CSF responsible for?
  3. Name and distinguish the 3 types of grey matter
  4. Name and distinguish the 3 types of white matter
  5. Describe the 3 major classifications of neurons
  6. Explain the 3 major characteristics of neurons
  7. What are interneurons?
  8. What nature do dendrites exhibit?
  9. What nature do axons create?
  10. What are ganglia
  11. What are centers
  12. Describe the types of nerves
  13. What are the 6 supportive cells to neurons
  14. Why glial cells aid CSF production
  15. What glial cells aid the production of neurotransmitters and peptides
  16. What glial cells create myelin
  17. What is myelin and how does is assist white matter?
  18. Identify two subsections of the prosencephalon
  19. What difference in action or reaction do these subsections exhibit?
  20. What is the Midbrain primarily responsible for?
  21. What does the rhombencephalon contain
  22. List and explain the processes of orchestration within the central nervous system
  23. What is chemo-affinity
  24. Why is synaptogenesis formed?
  25. How is neural plasticity an intricate factor within nervous systems ability to learn?

Module 7

Cellular permeability: Roles and reactions



Learning Objectives

  1. Compare and contrast the similarity within different brain matter in contrast to the polarity of membrane structures
  2. What reactions are hydrophobic structures capable of achieving.
  3. Determine the factors required for hydrophilic reactions to occur.
  4. What is facilitated diffusion, and why is it important within our genetic reactions.
  5. Name the major determining factor to cell membrane permeability
  6. What is homeoviscous adaptation, and why is it important in cell membrane health.
  7. Explain the process of glycation
  8. What is the glycocalyx
  9. How does the glycocalyx influence genetic expression?
  10. Name and discuss the 4 reactions of transport mechanisms
  11. What factors create a scenario of optimal mitochondrial energy adaptation?
  12. How are epigenetic expressions expressed?
  13. Name the two major types of gut flora
  14. How many approx. species of flora do we have in the gut?
  15. What is gutyric acid and how does it help microbiome health
  16. What is an outcome of constipation?
  17. List 6 toxins produced due to the outcome of bowel toxemia
  18. Name the symptoms of mercury burden
  19. What relationship does mercury have with candida?
  20. What processes is the body able to rid itself of lead?
  21. What does Aluminum do to the cell?
  22. What does aluminum do to neurons
  23. Why is aluminum so detrimental to the body?
  24. What effect does cadmium have on the kidneys
  25. What effect does cadmium have on bone density?
  26. What does arsenic do to bone marrow?

Module 8

Bio-Tensegrity

Tension & Compression a new concept of mechanics

Learning Objectives

  1. Define the term biotensegrity
  2. As elements within biotensegrity are non-linear what factors may influence one’s state of biotensegrity?
  3. Explain how biotensegrity gives greater understanding to the three laws of motion
  4. Distinguish the difference between the IVM (isotropic vector matrix) and VE (vector equilibrium)
  5. Discuss the alternating chirality within anatomical trains
  6. Compare the shift of geodesic shapes to the shift from tension to moments of compression.
  7. Compare states of inertia to the tetrahedron
  8. Compare states of force reception the icosahedron
  9. Discuss the shift of CIS (central integrative state) within neurons to that of moments in compression versus moments in tension
  10. How does the state of the ECM potentiate a shift of state in tetrahedron?
  11. What influencing factor would one consider within our biped structure?
  12. How is the health of the glycocalyx linked to our state of biotensegrity?
  13. Identify the location of both parasympathetic and sympathetic regions along with our biped structure
  14. An increase of sympathetic activity produces change in acute angles, what influence do these changes have on our biotensegrity?
  15. An increase of parasympathetic activity produce change in obtuse angles, what influence on these changes have on our biotensegrity?

Balance between postural and phasic elements relies on the state of biotensegrity. Explain how switches may occur between postural and phasic activity?

Module 9

Cerebral asymmetry


Learning Objectives

  1. Distinguish how the development of neuron cells lead to causative outcome within structures of the central nervous system
  2. List 7 influences hemispherical asymmetry has on the body and mind
  3. Identify how cortical projections aid neuroaxis activity
  4. What part of the motor PNS does MRF facilitate, and how does this influence orchestration of commission fibers?
  5. What does PMRF stand for, and how does it influence the motor PNS
  6. What factors influence the state of IML?
  7. IML neurons are found between which vertebrae?
  8. Excitation of MRF and PMRF equates to what outcome of autonomic state?
  9. Inhibition of MRF and PMRF equates to what outcome of autonomic state
  10. Compare the changes of biotensegrity to the state of IML
  11. What do Gamma motor neurons control?
  12. What do Alpha motor neurons potentiate?
  13. What is some outcome of pyramidal paresis?
  14. What influence does asymmetrical activity of the ANS have on the brain?
  15. Identify 5 inhibitory strategies of interneurons
  16. What may influence the inhibitory strategy of interneurons?
  17. Name 3 factors influencing neurological wind up
  18. Discuss how balanced PMRF may aid spinal alignment
  19. Identify 10 symptoms that imbalanced PMRF may cause

Module 10

The Autonomic Nervous System: The data capturer

Learning Objectives

  1. Name the two major sections of the autonomic nervous system
  2. How does the ANS influence memory and programming?
  3. Where are sympathetic preganglionic receptors found?
  4. Where are parasympathetic preganglionic receptors found
  5. What influence do both sympathetic and parasympathetic reactions have on the viscera
  6. What ramus are stimulated by sympathetic reactions
  7. What nerve is closely associated with parasympathetic activity?
  8. How do sympathetic responses stimulate catabolism?
  9. How do parasympathetic responses stimulate anabolism?
  10. What responses do sympathetic reactions have within MRF and PMRF
  11. What responses do parasympathetic reactions have within IML
  12. Which of the two autonomic responses increases aggression
  13. Which of the two autonomic responses increases arousal
  14. What type of neurons are closely associated with the sensory PNS
  15. What type of neuron is closely associated with the somatic PNS
  16. Name four major types of touch receptors
  17. What region of the brain regulates temperature control
  18. What are nociceptors
  19. What area in the periphery is associated with liver and gallbladder stress?
  20. What area in the periphery is associated with stomach issues?
  21. How do senses play an important role within perception of one’s environment?

Module 11

Anatomy Trains: The web of function

Learning Objectives

  1. Distinguish the difference between the three true holistic nets
  2. What dictates a tracks direction?
  3. What influences the continuity of an anatomical train
  4. How does the anatomical neutral position play a role within anatomy trains understanding?
  5. What factors of either the origin or insertion of a muscle play a role in anatomical tracks
  6. How are intervening muscles considered in opposing lines of force interception?
  7. Where are tracks laid down?
  8. What distinguishes a station?
  9. Communication between stations is predominant in which layer of fibers? *think nociception of referred pain.
  10. What are switches?
  11. What is a roundhouse?
  12. Discuss the topic of locals vs expresses
  13. How do locals aid in posture?
  14. List the 4 major considerations whilst identifying an anatomical train
  15. What Function does the SBL have within anatomical trains?
  16. What are some of the postural compensation patterns one may notice in the SBL
  17. Provide insight as to how the fascia of the lower leg and upper thigh may play into a complimentary or opposing line of tension.
  18. How does the plantar fascia play role within the SBL?
  19. If we were to identify the SBL as a parasympathetic line what would the SFL be associated with?
  20. A forward head posture is indicative of?
  21. Explain the relationship the rectus femoris plays with the rectus abdominis?
  22. What role influences either form or force closure in the relationship between rectus femoris and rectus abdominis?
  23. A hypertonic SCM will have what effect on the SFL?
  24. Tilts in shoulder angle may be related to imbalance of what anatomical line?
  25. If one side of the LL is restricted what would we notice on the opposing LL?
  26. How would the hip be influenced by the LL?
  27. What are abductors predominantly used for?
  28. Give two outcomes to the imbalance between ITT and adductors?
  29. What role does the splenis capitis have within function of MRF?
  30. How does the spiral line influence knee tracking?
  31. How does the spiral line create compensation for postural imbalance?
  32. What role does the spiral line play in eccentric or isometric leg contraction?
  33. What relationship exists between twos side the spiral line?

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  • What imbalances are noted within the relationship between the serratus anterior and the rhomboid muscles?
  • What role do the serrati play within the ASIS position of pelvic tilt?
  • Explain the concept of the 4th hamstring
  • How do the SPL and the SBL compliment one another?
  • Name two stretches useful for the spiral line
  • What role do the arm lines have within perception of an environment?
  • Shortness of the DFAL creates what outcome to the scapula?
  • How does the DFAL influence the angle of the thumb?
  • What three outcomes would be noted through shortness of the pec minor?
  • Name 3 locals that influence function of the the bicep brachii
  • What work together to control grip potential?
  • What relationship provides stability from the outer ridge of the hand to the back of the shoulder?
  • In what potential scenario may the bicep brachii influence scapula rhythm?
  • When does the SBAL tend to become overworked?
  • List the complementary function of the shoulder within the arm lines.
  • List the complementary function of the upper arm within the arm lines.
  • List the complementary function of the lower within the arm lines.
  • List the complementary function of the hand within the arm lines.
  • Rotators muscles effect?
  • Prime movers effect?
  • What is an appendicular supplement to the spiral line?
  • What is the main difference between the functional line and the other anatomical lines?
  • What could be associated with the primary zone of postural position?
  • What anatomical train stabilizes the chest whilst allowing expansion and relaxation during breathing?
  • What is the most notable aspect of function within the deep front line?
  • What influence does the deep front line have within the deep compartment of the hip?
  • What may aid leg-length indifference?
  • What two opposing functions does the psoas exhibit?
  • What two pairs of locals may one find to the express action of the psoas?
  • What influence does facial expression have on the DFL
  • What is the best form of stretching for the DFL?
  • What role does the state of the neural net play with position of the fascial net?

Module 12

Blood glucose use in the brain


Learning objectives

  1. What two hormones regulate glucose concentration in the blood
  2. Why does the brain require the regulation between glucose uptake and release of specific glucose regulating hormones?
  3. The sensitivity of glucose regulating hormones is influenced by the state of health of what within the extracellular matrix?
  4. How many neurons does the nervous system contain?
  5. How many synaptic junctions does the nervous system contain?
  6. Why is glucose availability essential toward the production of neurotransmitters?
  7. Name the 3 types of astrocytes and the function they have within the nervous system
  8. How do astrocytes act as a switch within the nervous system?
  9. How do astrocytes modulate synaptic transmission between neurons?
  10. What influence do astrocytes have on both the hypothalamus and hippocampus?
  11. What is LIF (leukemia inhibitory factor)?
  12. Increased stress may lead to what cytokine reactions?
  13. An increase of C-reactive protein has what effect on the prefrontal cortex?
  14. What role do both testosterone and estrogen play within hippocampus activity?
  15. Sigma-1 is activated by what two hormones?
  16. What outcome does Sigma-1 activity have within our physiology and neurology?
  17. How does thyroid activity influence the hippocampus?
  18. Poor HDL leads to what outcome within the basal ganglia?
  19. Increased blood pressure has what effect on the nervous system?
  20. Dementia is three times more likely in those whom suffer with what condition?
  21. Compare and contrast the processes between the inner membrane and matrix mitochondrial space to that of the peripheral and central nervous system.
  22. Name three major functions the mitochondria have within energy efficiency
  23. Discuss the sequence of OxPhos between the 5 complex reactions.
  24. How does nitric oxide play a integral role in OxPhos reaction?
  25. What determines the state of Nitric oxide interaction?
  26. Name 4 major symptoms of trans-neural degeneration
  27. What is neuromelanin
  28. Provide 3 strategies of treatment that influence OxPhos disorder
  29. Discuss the short-term benefits of photobiomodulation
  30. What positive changes would we note through transient receptor sensitivity increase?