Anatomy & Physiology

1. Identify major organ systems and describe their funtions (digestive, reproductive, respiratory, circulatory)
2. Define and provide examples of homeostasis
3. Identify individual muscles and bones and express how they relate to movement.
4. Explain the importance of blood and the circulatory system, expose a heart to reveal the major vessels and chambers (aorta, atrium, ventricle)
5. Describe the functions of the nervous system, identify the parts of the brain using either a sheep brain or a human model. Compare the brains of vertebrates.
6. Trace the path of food through the digestive system (alimentary canal). Compare the digestive systems of various animals.

AP LABS word icon

Lab 10 - Circulatory Physiology
Daphnia Lab (adapted) word icon

Other Assignments

Skeleton Comparions (Coloring)
Skeleton Labeling
Digestive System (coloring)
Heart Labeling

 

Quizzes and Self Tests

Quiz on the digestive system

Quiz on the Heart

*The test over this section will include a LAB PRACTICAL

Required Reading: Stiff by Mary Roach