Body System Checklist - Circulatory System (chapter 33.1 and 33.2)
 Major functions of circulatory system
 Diagram(s) that includes the major parts - heart, arteries, arterioles, veins, venules,
capillaries - and describe the structure/function(s) of each.
 Pulmonary vs. systemic circulation
 Distinguish between arteries and veins
 Make sure to explain the role of capillaries in oxygen exchange between body cells and
blood
 Describe the path blood travels through your body – include both systemic and pulmonary
circulation
 Describe in detail the function of heart
 Explain how your body system works with the respiratory system
Body System Checklist - Respiratory System (chapter 33.3)
 Major functions of respiratory system
 Diagram(s) that includes the major parts - nose/mouth, trachea, lungs, pharynx, diaphragm,
epiglottis, larynx, vocal cords, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli - and describe the
structure/function(s) of each.
 Describe the role of each structure in the respiratory system
 Describe the “breathing” process.
 "Breathing" vs. "Respiration".
 Details on how gas exchange occurs.
 Explain how your body system works with the circulatory system.
Body System Checklist - Digestive System (chapter 30.3)
 Major functions of digestive system
 Diagram(s) that includes the major parts – mouth/salivary glands/teeth, esophagus,
stomach, small intestine (include villi, microvilli), large intestine, liver/gall bladder, pancreas,
and large intestine/rectum/anus.
 Describe the structure/function(s) of each structure listed above
 Details on mechanical and chemical digestion
 Distinguish between ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination
 Details on digestion/nutrient absorption, elimination of undigested wastes
 Describe the path food travels throughout the digestive system.
 Explain how your body system works with/is related to the excretory system.
Body System Checklist - Excretory System (chapter 30.4)
 Major functions of excretory system
 Diagram(s) that includes the major parts - lungs, kidneys, urinary bladder, ureter, urethra,
liver, and skin
 Describe the structure and function(s) of each. What is the role of each structure in
removing waste from the body?
 Structure and function of the nephron
 ypes of waste products produced by each of the different excretory organs.
 Explain how your body system works with/is related to the digestive system.
Body System Checklist – Endocrine System (chapter 34.1-34.2)
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Major functions of the endocrine system
Exocrine vs. endocrine glands
Diagram and list of the major endocrine glands
What are hormones?
Types of hormones.
Descriptions/functions of the pituitary, hypothalamus, adrenal, pancreas, thyroid,
parathyroid.
 Segway into the reproductive system by describing the reproductive glands: ovaries and
testes.
Body System Checklist - Male Reproductive System (chapter 34.3)
 Major functions of male reproductive system
 Diagram(s) that includes the major parts - testes, prostate, penis, urethra, scrotum,
epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory ducts, seminal vesicles, bulbourethral glands - and
describe the structure/function(s) of each.
 Why are most of the male structures outside (rather than inside) the body?
 Details on gamete production
 Role of hormones
 Explain how the reproductive systems are related to the endocrine system.
Body System Checklist - Female Reproductive System (chapter 34.3)
 Major functions of female reproductive system
 Diagram(s) that includes the major parts - uterus, cervix, vagina, ovaries, fallopian tubes and describe the structure/function(s) of each.
 Breast structure and function (milk production)
 Details on gamete production
 Menstruation;Ovulation; Pregnancy (make sure to distinguish between ovulation and
menstruation, and how pregnancy occurs)
 Role of hormones
 Explain how the reproductive systems are related to the endocrine system.
Body System Checklist – Muscular-Skeletal System (chapters 32.1 and 32.2)
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Description and major functions of skeletal system
Describe the skeleton – axial vs apendicular skeleton
What are the main functions of the skeleton
Diagram of the human skeleton, including the following bones – skull, clavicle, scapula,
sternum, ribs, vertebral column, pelvis, humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals,
phalanges, femur, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges.
Description of bone components, development, remodeling, repair.
Describe joints – what are they, types of joints, and what is their role?
What are ligaments?
Describe the function of muscles
What are the three different types of muscle tissue? Briefly describe each.
How do muscles contract? Include proteins needed and the role of the nervous system.
How do muscles and bones interact to produce movement?
Why are these systems dependent on each other?
Body System Checklist - Nervous System (chapter 31)
 Description and major functions of nervous system in humans
 Description and major functions of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous
system. What makes up the central nervous system? What makes up the peripheral
nervous system? How are the CNS and PNS subdivided? (somatic, autonomic,
sympathetic, parasympathetic)
 Describe the neuron- include the major parts and their functions (cell body, dendrites, axon
and myelin sheath)
 Reflexes – what are they? How do they work?
 Diagram that includes the major parts - brain, spinal cord, nerves, and neurons - and
describe the structure/function(s) of each. Be sure to include of neurons (sensory, motor,
interneuron).
 What is a nerve impulse? How does it work? Basic description of the chemistry behind it. 
 Describe the path a nerve impulse travels throughout your body from stimulus to response.
 Structure/parts of the brain. Diagram.
 Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body, give specific
examples.
Body System Checklist- Immune System, Blood and Lymph (chapter 35.2-35.3 and
33.2)
 What order will you present these topics in? Immune system first, blood first, lymph first?
What makes the most sense?
 Components of blood.
 Description of the lymphatic system (what is lymph?) and its different roles.
 General description/definition of the immune system
 Nonspecific defenses vs. specific defenses (all examples)
o Self vs. non-self
 Humoral Immunity vs. Cell-mediated immunity
 Acquired immunity (Active and Passive)
 Relationships to other systems?