Human Body Systems Objectives:
1. Know the levels of organization in the body.
2. Know all major systems in the body and their main functions.
3. Understand feedback loops.
4. Know the main parts of the nervous system and different types of neurons.
5. Know the function and identify axon, axon terminal, dendrites, cell body, synapse,
neurotransmitter, myelin sheath, and nodes.
6. Know the function of the cerebrum, cerebellum, thalamus, hypothalamus, brainstem, etc.
7. Describe a reflex arc and all its parts.
8. Know the functions of the skeletal system.
9. List the parts of a bone; know what a tendon and ligament are.
10. Know the different types of joints.
11. Know the three types of muscle tissue.
12. Understand how actin and myosin play a role in muscle contraction.
13. Explain how the nervous system is involved in a muscle contraction.
14. Know the functions of the skin.
15. Explain the layers of the skin and the contents of each.
16. Know the difference between all types of blood vessels.
17. Know the flow of blood through the heart.
18. Be able to label the hearts.
19. Know the different diseases related to the heart.
20. Know the contents of the blood, including cell and their functions. Know the different blood
types.
21. Know the parts of the respiratory tract and their function.
22. Understand the process of gas exchange and breathing.
23. Know how tobacco plays a role in the respiratory tract.
24. Explain the function of all parts of the digestive tract.
25. Know the difference between mechanical and chemical digestion.
26. Define villi, microvilli, sodium bicarbonate, peristalsis, etc.
27. Know the function of the excretory system, including the main unit and its parts.
28. List the 3 jobs of a nephron and where each job takes place.
29. Know the main glands of the endocrine system and the hormones they secrete.
30. Know the difference between steroid and nonsteroid hormones.
31. Know the parts and functions of the male and female reproductive systems.
32. Know where fertilization takes place.
33. Explain what a pathogen is. Give examples.
34. List the differences between viruses and bacteria.
35. Know the 1st and 2nd line of defense.
36. Understand the role of antibodies, B-cells, T-cells, macrophages, etc.
37. Explain the difference between active and passive immunity.
38. Know the frog, fetal pig, and worm parts and functions.