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THIS WEEK (5): February 01, 2010 Monday FEB 01M/02T - NERVOUS SYSTEM Warm-up (Answer Key) Class Lab Activities: Let's make SENSE of it all. FEB 03W/04H - NHECHS Science Benchmark (Diagnostic I) FEB 05F - SUBMIT notes-journal and BINDERS for a major TEST GRADE! Video of the week: Did Humans Evolve?
Homework: The Muscular System, Skeletal, and Integumentary System Create notes and list vocabulary in your index cards. Manage your time well. Suggested reading time: Monday - Read chapter 36-1 Tuesday - Read chapter 36-1 Wednesday - Break Thursday - Read chapter 36-2 Friday - Read chapter 36-2 Saturday - Read chapter 36-3 Sunday - watch Video of the week: Did Humans Evolve?
CONTENT REVIEW Read Chapter 35-2 Nervous Systems (Miller-Levine Biology book pp. 897-917): Make sure you know the answer to the following questions. 1. What are the functions of the nervous system? 2. How is a nerve impulse transmitted? 3. What are the functions of the central nervous system? 4. What are the functions of the two divisions of the peripheral nervous system? 5. What are the five types of sensory receptors? 6. What are the different classes of drugs that directly affect the central nervous system? 7. What is the effect of alcohol on the body? Vocabulary List: neuron, cell body, dendrite, axon, myelin sheath, resting potential, action potential, threshold, synapse, neurotransmitter, meninges, cerebrospinal fluid, cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem, thalamus, hypothalamus, reflex, reflex arc, sensory receptor, pupil, lens, retina, rod, cone, cochlea, semicircular canal, taste bud, drug, stimulant, depressant, fetal alcohol syndrome, drug abuse, addiction.
Read Chapter 36 Skeletal, Muscular, and Integumentary Systems (Miller-Levine Biology book pp. 920-936): Make sure you know the answer to the following questions. 1. What are the functions of the skeletal system? 2. What is the structure of a typical bone? 3. What are the three (3) different kinds of joints? 4. What are the three (3) types of muscle tissues? 5. How do muscles contract? 6. Why is exercise important? 7. What are the functions of the integumentary system? Vocabulary List: periosteum, Haversian canal, bone marrow, cartilage, ossification, joint, ligament, myosin, actin, neuromuscular junction, acetylcholine, tendon, epidermis, keratin, melanin, dermis, hair follicle
ADVANCE READINGS for SECOND MEETING: Read Chapter 37 Circulatory and Respiratory Systems (Miller-Levine Biology book pp. 942-965): Make sure you know the answer to the following questions. 1. What are the structures of the circulatory system? 2. What are the three types of blood vessels in the circulatory system? 3. What is the function of each type of blood cell? 4. What is the function of the lymphatic system? 5. What is the function of the respiratory system? 6. How does smoking affect the respiratory system? Vocabulary List: myocardium, atrium, ventricle, pulmonary circulation, systemic circulation, valve, pacemaker, aorta, artery, capillary, vein, atherosclerosis, plasma, hemoglobin, lymphocyte, platelet, lymph, pharynx, trachea, larynx, bronchus, alveolus, diaphragm, nicotine, emphysema.
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NHECHS (Biology)
Houston Independent School District
North Houston Early College High School
99 Lyerly
Houston, Texas 77022
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