Major Concepts
Chapter 14 (pgs 238-261)
- The major functions of the endocrine system
- Definition and function of a "hormone"
- Negative feedback control and reglators for hormone levels
- The relationship between the hypothalamus and pituitary gland
- Pituitary gland: location, hormones and regulation
- Major endocrine glands and their hormones
- Hyposecretion vs. Hypersecretion
Major Concepts
Chapter 13 (pgs 216-237)
- Functions of the sensory system and types of sensory receptors (5)
- The four components involved in sensation perception
- General senses vs. Special senses (5 on 5)
- Structure of and usages of: eyes, ears, noses and tongues
- Parts of the eye and ear
- Special areas of the tongue and nose
Lesson plans for the week of April 11, 2011
Major Concepts
Chapter 10 and 11
- Define the two divisions of the nervous system and their general functions/purpose
- Know the structure and function of a neuron
- Label and describe the regions of the brain, and their functions
- Know the structure of the spinal cord and duties for each area
- List location and function for the cranial and spinal nerves (PNS)
- Know the major disorders of the nervous system
Unit Nine - The Muscular System
Major Concepts
Chapter 9 (pgs 137-160)
- The types of muscle found in the human body (3)
- Structure and function of a single muscle fiber and the whole muscle (contraction)
- Role of calcium and adenosine triphosphate
- Events at the neuromuscular junction
- Nerve stimulation to muscle contraction
- Twitches, tetanus and recruitment
- Sources of energy for muscle contraction
- Naming system for muscles and muscle names
- Actions of the major muscles of the body
Unit Eight - The Skeletal System
Major Concepts
Chapter 8 (pgs 106-134)
- Functions of the Skeletal System (5)
- Grouping of bone types (4)
- Anatomy of the long bone
- Bone formation and bone growth (length/width)
- Identification of bones:
- Axial Skeleton (80)
- Appendicular Skeleton (126)
- Articulation (Joints)
- Types, funtions and joint movements
