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Organism level systems
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Understanding the Nervous System's Structure1 objectives
- Communicate the key features of the structure of the nervous system.
How the Nervous System Produces a Coordinated Response1 objectives
- Account for the way the components of the nervous system can produce a coordinated response.
The Reflex Arc: Structure and Function1 objectives
- Account for the way the structure of a reflex arc is related to its function.
Structure and Function of the Human Eye1 objectives
- Account for the way the main structures of the eye are related to their functions.
Understanding Common Eye Defects and Their Correction1 objectives
- Communicate the key features of common defects of the eye and explain how some of these problems may be overcome.
Understanding the Brain's Structure and Function1 objectives
- Communicate the key features of the structure and function of the brain.
Difficulties in Investigating Brain Function (Higher Tier)1 objectives
- Account for some of the difficulties of investigating brain function.
Limitations in Treating Nervous System Damage and Disease (Higher)1 objectives
- Account for some of the limitations in treating damage and disease in the brain and other parts of the nervous system.
Hormonal Coordination and Control in Humans1 objectives
- Communicate the key features of the principles of hormonal coordination and control by the human endocrine system.
Roles of Thyroxine and Adrenaline in the Body (Higher Tier)1 objectives
- Account for the roles of thyroxine and adrenaline in the body.
Hormones and the Menstrual Cycle1 objectives
- Communicate the key features of the role of hormones in human reproduction including the control of the menstrual cycle.
Hormonal Regulation of the Menstrual Cycle (Higher)1 objectives
- Account for the interactions of FSH, LH, oestrogen and progesterone in the control of the menstrual cycle.
Hormonal and Non-Hormonal Contraception1 objectives
- Account for the use of hormones in contraception and evaluate hormonal and non-hormonal methods of contraception.
Hormones in Reproductive Technologies for Infertility (Higher)1 objectives
- Account for the use of hormones in modern reproductive technologies to treat infertility.
Plant Hormones and Tropisms1 objectives
- Account for the way plant hormones are important in the control and coordination of plant growth and development, with reference to the role of auxins in phototropisms and gravitropisms.
Understanding Plant Hormones: Auxins, Gibberellins, and Ethene1 objectives
- Communicate the key features of some of the variety of effects of plant hormones, relating to auxins, gibberellins and ethene.
Using Plant Hormones to Control Plant Growth (Higher)1 objectives
- Communicate the key features of some of the different ways in which people use plant hormones to control plant growth.
Maintaining a Constant Internal Environment (Homeostasis)1 objectives
- Account for the importance of maintaining a constant internal environment in response to internal and external change.
Skin's Role in Body Temperature Control (Thermoregulation)1 objectives
- Communicate the key features of the function of the skin in the control of body temperature.
How Insulin Controls Blood Sugar Levels1 objectives
- Account for the way insulin controls blood sugar levels in the body.
Higher: Glucagon and Insulin Interaction in Blood Sugar Control1 objectives
- Account for the way glucagon interacts with insulin to control blood sugar levels in the body.
Understanding Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes1 objectives
- Identify meaningful similarities and differences in type 1 and type 2 diabetes and explain how they can be treated.
Osmotic Changes in Body Fluids and Their Effect on Cells1 objectives
- Account for the effect on cells of osmotic changes in body fluids.
Kidneys and Water Balance1 objectives
- Communicate the key features of the function of the kidneys in maintaining the water balance of the body.
Gross Structure of the Kidney and Kidney Tubules1 objectives
- Communicate the key features of the gross structure of the kidney and the structure of the kidney tubule.
Higher: The Role of ADH in Kidney Tubule Permeability1 objectives
- Communicate the key features of the effect of ADH on the permeability of the kidney tubules.
Homeostasis: Responding to Temperature and Osmotic Challenges1 objectives
- Account for the response of the body to different temperature and osmotic challenges.
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