Assignment: Biology LIRN

I. Integumentary System

1. Draw and label the skin.

2. State the functions of the skin.

3. Name and describe the components of skin: Hair, Nails, Glands

4. Explain at least 2 major disorders of that occur within this system. Include:

a. A brief description of the disorder
b. Signs and symptoms
c. Prevalence (statistical occurrence, who is affected)
d. Treatment options

II. Digestive System

1. Draw and label the entire digestive system. Define mastication, defecation, and deglutition.

2. Outline the functions of the organs in the digestive system, including mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, rectum, and anus.

3. Explain the purpose/need for enzymes in digestion, NAME the enzymes.

4. Explain at least 2 major disorders of that occur within this system. Include:

a. A brief description of the disorder
b. Signs and symptoms
c. Prevalence (statistical occurrence, who is affected)
d. Treatment options

III. Excretory (Urinary) System

1. Draw and label a diagram of the kidney (include the cortex, medulla, renal pelvis, ureter and renal blood vessels).

2. State the functions of the system. Define excretion.

3. Explain at least 2 major disorders of that occur within this system. Include:

a. A brief description of the disorder
b. Signs and symptoms
c. Prevalence (statistical occurrence, who is affected) iv. Treatment options

IV. Circulatory (Cardiovascular) System

1. Draw and label a diagram of the heart showing the four chambers, associated blood vessels and valves.

2. State the function of the system.

3. Explain the relationship between the structure and functions of arteries, veins and capillaries.

4. Explain, in detail, the pathway of blood through the heart (including names of structures - don`t forget about the valves!).

5. Describe the composition of blood, including plasma, erythrocytes, leukocytes and thrombocytes.

6. Explain at least 2 major disorders of that occur within this system. Include:

a. A brief description of the disorder
b. Signs and symptoms
c. Prevalence (statistical occurrence, who is affected)
d. Treatment options

V. Respiratory System

1. Draw and label the respiratory system including trachea, lungs, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli (alveoli should be drawn as an inset diagram at higher magnification).

2. State the function of the system.

3. Describe the relationship between the respiratory and circulatory systems.

4. Describe features of alveoli that adapt them to gas exchange (include information on surface area, tissue composition and role of capillaries).

5. Discuss how carbon dioxide and oxygen are transported in the blood.

6. Explain at least 2 major disorders of that occur within this system. Include:

a. A brief description of the disorder
b. Signs and symptoms
c. Prevalence (statistical occurrence, who is affected)
d. Treatment options

VI. Immune System

1. State the function of the system.

2. Define pathogen, active immunity, passive immunity, antigen, and antibody.

3. Explain why antibiotics are affective against bacterial but not viral infections.

4. Explain at least 1 major disorder of that occurs within this system AND HIV/AIDS. Include:

a. A brief description of the disorder
b. Signs and symptoms
c. Prevalence (statistical occurrence, who is affected)
d. Treatment options

VII. Endocrine System

1. State the function of the system.

2. Define homeostasis and explain its role in the endocrine system.

3. Explain negative feedback mechanism and provide an example from inside the body.

4. Explain Type I and Type II Diabetes and include:

a. A brief description of the disorder
b. Signs and symptoms
c. Prevalence (statistical occurrence, who is affected)
d. Treatment options

VIII. Muscular System

1. Draw and describe the 3 types of muscle tissue.

2. State the function of the system.

3. Provide a picture showing the structure of a sarcomere, including Z lines, action and myosin filaments and light and dark bands.

4. Explain at least 2 major disorders of that occur within this system. Include:

a. A brief description of the disorder
b. Signs and symptoms
c. Prevalence (statistical occurrence, who is affected)
d. Treatment options 2)

IX. Skeletal System

1. Provide a picture of a complete skeleton, labeled correctly.

2. State the function of the system.

3. State the roles of bones, ligaments, muscles, tendons and nerves in human movement.

4. Explain the relationship between the muscular and skeletal systems.

5. Explain at least 2 major disorders of that occur within this system. Include:

a. A brief description of the disorder
b. Signs and symptoms
c. Prevalence (statistical occurrence, who is affected)
d. Treatment options

X. Nervous System

1. Draw and label a motor neuron.

2. State the function of the system.

3. Define Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System and list the major parts of each.

4. Provide a diagram of a simple reflex arc and explain the elements.

5. Explain at least 2 major disorders of that occur within this system. Include:

a. A brief description of the disorder
b. Signs and symptoms
c. Prevalence (statistical occurrence, who is affected)
d. Treatment options

XI. Reproductive System

1. State the function of the system.

2. Provide a picture of the internal female reproductive system and label the parts.

3. Provide a picture of the male reproductive system and label the parts.

4. Explain puberty and the physical changes that occur with each gender.

5. Explain at least 2 major disorders of that occur within this system. Include:

a. A brief description of the disorder
b. Signs and symptoms
c. Prevalence (statistical occurrence, who is affected)
d. Treatment options.