Concept Map: Respiratory System
-describe the distribution and function of the lymphatic vessels, explain the composition of lymphoid tissues, and name the major lymphoid organs G.O. 1, 2
– identify the innate and adaptive defenses of the body, compare and contrast the humoral and cell-mediated immune responses G.O. 1
– describe the composition, functions and characteristics of whole blood, with the ability to explain and recognize transfusion reactions G.O. 1, 2
– explain the structure and function of the heart, include the conduction system and the cardiac cycle, describing homeostatic imbalances of the cardiovascular system G.O. 1, 3
– explain the structure and function of blood vessels, describing the physiology of circulation G.O. 1
– describe the functional anatomy of the respiratory system, explain the mechanics of breathing and the transport of gases in the blood G.O. 1
– describe the function of and relate the importance of water, electrolyte and acid-base balances in the body, recognizing homeostatic imbalances of the human body G.O. 1 3
– describe the structure and function of the kidney and its related structures, explain the mechanism of urine formation G.O. 1
– explain the functions of the anatomy and physiology of both the male and female reproductive systems, describing homeostatic imbalances of the reproductive systems G.O. 1, 3
– describe the anatomy and basic function of the structures of the digestive system, explain the physiology of chemical digestion and absorption, recognizing homeostatic imbalances of the human body G.O. 1, 3
– identify the basic concepts of nutrition and the metabolic processes that occur in the body G.O. 1
– name and list the basic functions of the major endocrine organs, describing homeostatic imbalances of these organs G.O. 1, 2, 3
– describe the structure and function of organs of the special senses representing taste, smell, vision, hearing, and balance, recognizing homeostatic imbalances of the senses G.O. 1, 3
