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Analyze the structural characteristics and functional importance of the integumentary system to maintain homeostasis of the body.HS-AP2-1

Evaluate and explain the consequence of injury (e.g., Burns) and/or disease (e.g., skin cancer, vitiligo) to the functionality of the integumentary system.HS-AP2-2

Develop a model to illustrate the microscopic structure, development of, maintenance of, and function of compact and spongy bone.HS-AP3-1

Observe the characteristics of a bone from the axial or appendicular skeleton. Then construct an argument to support how the structure determines the functionHS-AP3-2

Locate and identify individual bones of the axial and appendicular skeleton and unique features of bones.HS-AP3-3

Compare and contrast the different types of bone (e.g., long, short, flat, and irregular.HS-AP3-4

Compare and contrast the major types of joints and construct an argument how these structural components influence functional mobility and stability.HS-AP3-5

Compare and contrast between the structural and functional characteristics of skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle.HS-AP4-1

Develop a model to illustrate the components of a muscle fiber and how they interact in contraction and relaxation.HS-AP4-2

Conduct an investigation to analyze the molecular processes involved in sliding filament models to explain and identify changes in disease-related illnesses.HS-AP4-3

Describe how a neuromuscular junction functions. Design an experiment to determine how motor recruitment influences the force and velocity of contraction.HS-AP4-4

Use a diagram, model, or dissection to identify major muscle groups.HS-AP4-5

Compare and contrast between isotonic and isometric contractions and construct an explanation for the causes of hypertrophy and atrophy of muscles.HS-AP4-6

Develop a model that illustrates the structural components and functional subdivisions of the nervous system.HS-AP5-1

Observe and identify the structure and function of the various neurons and neuroglia. Explain how the varying structures determine the specified function.HS-AP5-2

Compare and contrast the actions, origins, and pathways of nerve fibers in the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system.HS-AP5-3

Identify and model how action potentials are generated, via neurotransmitters, the ions and channel protein involved, and the basic structural and functional aspects which allow for synaptic connection.HS-AP5-4

Identify the various classification of neurotransmitters and their associated functions. Describe how certain disease states can be caused by interruption of neurotransmitters.HS-AP5-5

Compare and contrast the somatic, visceral, and special senses, the prominent sensory receptor types of each, and their functional operation.HS-AP6-1

Make and/or use a model of the anatomy of the eye; then construct an explanation for hyperopia, myopia and astigmatism using the model.HS-AP6-2

Make and/or use a model of the anatomy of the ear. Construct an explanation for sensorineural and conductive hearing loss using the basic structure and function of the ear.HS-AP6-3

Investigate the structure and function of the endocrine system and develop models showing how changes in prominent hormone levels impact homeostasis throughout the body systems.HS-AP7-1

Assess the structural and functional differences between an endocrine gland and an exocrine gland.HS-AP7-2

Compare and contrast the hormones of the hypothalamus-pituitary complex. Analyze the function of each hormone and connect them to feedback signals for the gonads, thyroid, and adrenal cortex.HS-AP7-3

Construct an explanation to show the impact of stress on the hypothalamus-pituitary complex, sympathetic nervous system, and the adrenal medulla.HS-AP7-4

Construct an explanation for maintaining blood sugar levels via endocrine and exocrine functions of the pancreas.HS-AP7-5

Perform an investigation to identify the composition and function of whole blood components, and the role they play in maintaining homeostasis.HS-AP8-1

Conduct an investigation to learn about the ABO blood type. Discuss how the surface-antigens and plasma antibodies allow and/or disallow for certain blood transfusions.HS-AP8-2

Investigate the primary structures of the cardiovascular system and explore their functional importance to maintaining homeostasis.HS-AP8-3

Create a model of vasoconstriction and vasodilation to demonstrate the structural and functional difference between arteries and veins.HS-AP8-4

Use a diagram and/or a model of the heart to illustrate the external and internal structures, the vessels entering and exiting, unidirectional blood flow and how the heart supports pulmonary and cardiac circulation.HS-AP8-5

Construct a model of hypertension to model the regulation of the cardiac cycle.HS-AP8-6

Design an experiment to illustrate how the cardiovascular system maintains homeostasis.HS-AP8-7

Identify the primary structural and functional components of the lymphatic system.HS-AP9-1

Analyze the relationship of the components of the lymphatic system with bone marrow and the thymus gland.HS-AP9-2

Differentiate between innate and acquired immunity.HS-AP9-3

Construct an explanation for defense against foreign pathogens using cellular and non-cellular components of the immune response.HS-AP9-4

Identify and locate major and accessory organs of the digestive system and investigate their physiological functions.HS-AP10-1

Construct an explanation for enzymes involved in the processing of, digestion of and absorbance of macromolecules.HS-AP10-2

Compare and contrast mechanical and chemical digestion.HS-AP10-3

Differentiate between metabolic and respiratory acidosis and alkalosis.HS-AP10-4

Identify and locate major organs of the respiratory system and discuss their functions. Differentiate between the components of the upper and lower respiratory systems.HS-AP11-1

Observe the anatomical structures and explain the physiological processes involved in inspiration & expiration.HS-AP11-2

Analyze data to investigate how percentages and partial pressure gradients of oxygen and carbon dioxide impact net gas exchange.HS-AP11-3

Construct an explanation for maintaining blood pH via specialized carbon dioxide receptors and the respiratory response.HS-AP11-4

Identify and locate major organs of the urinary system and discuss their functions.HS-AP12-1

Observe and identify the structures of the kidney; then construct an explanation for maintaining blood volume via kidney function.HS-AP12-2

Develop a model of the nephron to explore its structural components, associated hormones, and the functional processes of filtration, excretion, secretion, and reabsorption.HS-AP12-3

Identify and locate major and accessory organs of the female and male reproductive systems and discuss their functions.HS-AP13-1

Create a diagram or model to analyze the role of hormones in the male and female reproductive system.HS-AP13-2

Describe how spermatozoa move through the female reproductive tract and describe the process of fertilization.HS-AP13-3

Construct an explanation of the rise of the three primary germ layers via zygote creation, blastocyst development and gastrulation process.HS-AP13-4

Describe the stages of embryonic development after gastrulation, up to the birth of a baby.HS-PS13-5