Intended Learning Outcomes:
Recall that organisms are composed of organ systems.
State what a system is and outline its role.
Describe the anatomy of the human organism in terms of the major body systems by compiling a list of these systems (eg. integumentary, musculo-skeletal, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, endocrine, nervous, excretory and reproductive).
Describe in general terms the function(s) of each system.
Recall that systems are composed of groups of organs.
Explain what an organ is and outline its function.
Identify, using diagrams and labels, the major organs that make up each system and specify the function of the organs.
Recall that organs are composed of groups of tissues.
Identify the major tissue types.
Outline the specific function of each tissue type.
Recall that tissues are composed of cells.
Describe how the animal cell (human) is composed of subunits called cell organelles (which include the cell membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria, lysosomes, vacuoles, nucleus, nucleolus, Golgi body, centrioles, cilia, flagella, etc.)..
State the functions of the organelles of animal cells.
Specify the functions that living cells must carry out, including ability to organize cytoplasm and assimilate chemicals, ingest and/or digest food, use energy to maintain organization, grow and reproduce, respond and adapt to the environment, distribute essential chemicals and eliminate waste.
Compare the life function of cells to the integrated functions of organ systems and to organisms in general.
Distinguish among the processes by which materials may enter and leave cells (diffusion, osmosis, active transport, facilitated diffusion, etc.).