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IB 3316
Human Systems
1. Skeleto-muscular System
1.1 List three functions of the skeletal system.
1.2 Describe composition of bones.
1.3 List and describe types of joints.
1.4 Differentiate between voluntary and involuntary muscles.
1.5 Compare structure and function of the three types of muscle tissue.
1.6 Explain how skeleto-muscular system functions to produce movement.
1.7 Examine bone and muscle cells under microscope.
2. Digestive System
2.1 Identify structures of digestive system and outline their importance.
2.2 Describe physical and chemical processes which occur as food passes
through digestive system.
2.3 List nutrients and end-products of digestion.
2.4 Describe absorption of the end-products of digestion into circulatory system.
2.5 Use a laboratory experiment to investigate digestion.
3. Circulatory System
3.1 Describe circulatory system as a transport system.
3.2 Identify components of blood and state function(s) of each.
3.3 Examine blood cells under microscope.
3.4 Diagram structure of heart.
3.5 Trace path of blood through structures of the body, including pulmonary and
systemic circulation.
3.6 Describe, briefly, lymphatic system and its function.
4. Respiratory System
4.1 List structures that make up respiratory system.
4.2 Explain gas exchange that takes place at alveoli.
4.3 Describe mechanics of breathing.
4.4 Construct a model of the lungs.
4.5 Describe function of hemoglobin in carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide.
5. Excretory System
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