This course presents a basic study of human anatomy and physiology sufficient to give the dental assistant the prerequisite knowledge necessary in order to advance successful to advanced related courses. It includes the structure of the cell as a basic functional unit, primary tissues, the gross structure of the of the human body with emphasis on the cardiovascular respiratory, nervous and digestive systems, sufficient to assist the student to understand the principles of, for example, local and general anaesthesic, emergencies, and diet nutrition.