BIOLOGY 1108
OBJECTIVES FOR TEST 1
1.
Describe the function of the organs of the human circulatory system
2.
Know the sequence of action of the different parts of the heart
3.
Know the various components of the blood and what role each plays
4.
Know about what factors cause heart attacks and their cure
5.
Know about blood pressure and pulse
6.
Know what its leukemia and its cure
7.
Distinguish between the four stages of the digestive process: Ingestion,
digestion, absorption, elimination.
8.
Know the different organs of the digestive system
9.
Know the function of each organ including mouth, esophagus, stomach
, small intestine, and large intestine and digestive glands such as
liver.
10.
Know what ulcers are and what cause them.
11.
Know what the requirements of a healthy diet are.
12.
Know about body fat and its use and production.
13.
Know about essential amino acids.
14.
Know about essential vitamins.
15.
Know about essential minerals.
16.
Know the difference between LDL and HDL and their effects on heart disease.
17.
Name the organs involved in breathing.
18.
Show how the circulatory system is involved in gas transport.
19.
Know the adverse effects of smoking.
20.
Know the process of inhalation and exhalation and their control by brain.
21.
Know the process of gas transport in fetus.
22.
Describe the non-specific defenses against infection and how each works.
23.
Understand how the inflammatory response works.
24.
Know the different parts of the lymphatic system and how each work.
25.
Know the two different kinds of immunity systems.
26.
Know what are B cells and T cells and what each do.
27.
Know what antigens are.
28.
Know what are antibodies and how are they produced and work.
29.
Know the function of the cytotoxic T cells.
30.
Know how about the different disorders of the immune system including lupus,
AIDS, Allergies, Hodgkin’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis.