1.1 Transport in Animals

• identify the components of the circulatory system in human beings
• describe how the structure of the human heart is adapted to its functions
• relate the structure of blood vessels to their functions in human beings
• analyse the functions of the components of blood in human beings
• describe how blood groups determine compatibility in blood transfusion in human beings
• explain the significance of immune responses in human beings
• describe the diseases of the human circulatory system, their prevention and control in human beings
• appreciate the role of the circulatory system in human beings

“How does the human circulatory system contribute to maintaining the overall health of a person?”

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1. The circulatory system
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   Identify the components of the human circulatory system.
2. The structure of the heart
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   Describe the structure of the human heart.
3. How the heart works
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   Describe the heartbeat and the cardiac cycle.
4. Blood vessels
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   Relate the structure of blood vessels to their functions.
5. Comparing arteries, veins and capillaries
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   Compare the structure and function of the three blood vessels.
6. Blood plasma
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   Describe the functions of blood plasma.
7. Red blood cells
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   Describe the structure and function of red blood cells.
8. White blood cells and platelets
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   Describe the functions of white blood cells and platelets.
9. ABO blood groups
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   Describe the ABO blood groups and the antigens that determine them.
10. Blood transfusion and compatibility
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    Explain how blood groups determine compatibility in transfusion.
11. Immunity
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    Explain the meaning and types of immunity.
12. The immune response and its factors
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    Explain the immune response and the factors that affect immunity.
13. Diseases of the circulatory system
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    Describe varicose veins, arteriosclerosis and thrombosis.
14. Prevention and control of circulatory diseases
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    Describe the prevention and control of circulatory diseases.
15. The circulation and overall health
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    Explain how the circulatory system maintains the overall health of a person.
16. Review of transport in animals
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    Review the circulatory system, blood, immunity and diseases.