Honors Anatomy & Physiology II - Grades 11 and 12
Unit: Nutrition and Metabolism
Content Standard: Students will explain, analyze and evaluate the importance of nutrition.
State Curriculum Standard: 3.1.12E Evaluate change in nature, physical systems and man made systems.
3.3.12A Explain the relationships between structure and function at all levels of organization.
3.3.12B Analyze the chemical and structural basis of living organisms.
3.4.12B Apply and analyze energy sources and conversions and their relationship to heat and temperature.
3.7.12A Apply advanced tools, materials and techniques to answer complex questions.
3.8.12A Synthesize and evaluate the interactions and constraints of science and technology on society.
Course Content
A. Nutrition.
 Carbohydrates.
 Lipids.
 Proteins.
 Vitamins.
 Minerals.
B. Metabolism.
 Anabolism/Catabolism
 ATP Synthesis.
 Krebs Cycle.
 Carbohydrate, Lipid and
Protein Metabolism.
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C. The Role of the Liver.
D. Common Problems.
 Obesity.
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E. Energy Balance.
 Food Intake.
 Body Temperature.
 Hormonal Role.
 Role of Hypothalamus.
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F. Developmental Aspects of
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Unit: Blood
Content Standard: To understand an overview of blood composition and function.
State Curriculum Standard: 3.2.12C Apply elements of scientific inquiry to solve multi-step problems.
3.3.12A Explain the relationships between structure and function at all levels of organization.
3.3.12B Analyze the chemical and structural basis of living organisms.
Course Content
A. Blood Composition and
Function.
B. Plasma.
C. Formed Elements
 Erythrocytes.
 Leukocytes.
 Platelets.
D. Hemostasis.
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E. Transfusion.
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F. Diagnostic Blood Tests.
G. Developmental Aspects of
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Unit: The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
Content Standard: To understand the anatomy of the heart, muscle of the heart and the physiology of the heart.
State Curriculum Standard: 3.2.12C Apply elements of scientific inquiry to solve multi-step problems.
3.3.12A Explain the relationships between structure and function at all levels of organization.
3.3.12B Analyze the chemical and structural basis of living organisms.
3.8.12A Synthesize and evaluate the interactions and constraints of science and technology on society.
Course Content
A. Heart Anatomy.
 Size, Location,
Orientation.
 Heat Wall Layers.
 Heart Coverings.
 Heart Chambers.
 Pathway of Blood.
 Coronary Circulation.
 Heart Valves.
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B. Cardiac Muscle Fibers.
 Characteristics.
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C. Heart Physiology
 Conduction System.
 Cardiac Cycle.
 Heart Sounds.
 Cardiac Output.
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Unit: The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels
Content Standard: To Describe the physiology of circulation and analyze various disorders
State Curriculum Standard: 3 .2.12C Apply elements of scientific inquiry to solve multi-step problems.
3.3.12 A Explain the relationships between structure and function at all levels of organization.
3.3.12 B Analyze the chemical and structural basis of living organisms.
3.8.12 A Synthesize and evaluate the interactions and constraints of science and technology on society.
Course Content
A. Overview of Blood Vessel
Structure and Function.
B. Physiology of Circulation.
C. Circulatory Pathways.
D. Developmental Aspects of
Blood Vessels.
E. Imbalances and Disorders.
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Unit: The Nervous System Fundamentals
Content Standard: To define, explain, differentiate, classify, and compare and contrast fundamental aspects of the nervous system and nervous tissue.
State Curriculum Standard: 3.2.12C Apply elements of scientific inquiry to solve multi-step problems.
3.3.12A Explain the relationships between structure and function at all levels of organization.
3.3.12B Analyze the chemical and structural basis of living organisms.
3.8.12A Synthesize and evaluate the interactions and constraints of science and technology on society.
Course Content
A. Nervous System
Organization.
B. Histology of Nervous Tissue.
C. Neurophysiology.
D. Neural Integration.
E. Developmental Aspects of
Neurons.
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Unit: The Central Nervous System
Content Standard: To understand the structures and functions of various parts of the brain and spinal cord.
State Curriculum Standard: 3.1.12B Apply concepts of models as a method to predict and understand science and technology.
3.1.12C Assess and apply patterns in science and technology.
3.2.12C Apply elements of scientific inquiry to solve multi-step problems.
3.3.12A Explain the relationships between structure and function at all levels of organization.
3.3.12B Analyze the chemical and structural basis of living organisms.
Course Content
A. The Brain.
 Regions, Ventricles,
Lobes, Fissures.
 Lateralization.
 Diencephalon.
 Brain Stem.
 Cerebellum.
 Lymbic System.
B. Mental Functions.
 Brain Waves.
 Slow Wave and REM
Sleep.
 Consciousness.
 Memory.
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C. Protection of the Brain.
 Meninges.
 Cerebrospinal Fluid.
 Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s
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E. Diagnostic Tools Used in
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F. Developmental Aspects of
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Unit: The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflexes
Content Standard: To understand the structure and function of the PNS.
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3.1.12C Assess and apply patterns in science and technology.
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3.3.12A Explain the relationships between structure and function at all levels of organization.
3.3.12B Analyze the chemical and structural basis of living organisms.
Course Content
A. Sensory Receptors.
 Define PNS.
 Components of PNS.
 Classification of Sensory
Receptors.
 Sensation to Perception.
B. Transmission.
 Nerves and Associated
Ganglia.
 Cranial Nerves.
 Spinal Nerves.
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C. Motor Activity.
 Motor Endings.
 Motor Integrations.
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 Reflex Arc.
 Spinal Reflexes.
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Unit: The Autonomic Nervous System.
Content Standard: To describe the pathways of the CNS for the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions.
State Curriculum Standard: 3.1.12B Apply concepts of models as a method to predict and understand science and technology.
3.1.12C Assess and apply patterns in science and technology.
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3.3.12A Explain the relationships between structure and function at all levels of organization.
3.3.12B Analyze the chemical and structural basis of living organisms.
Course Content
A. Autonomic Nervous System.
B. Parasympathetic and
Sympathetic Divisions.
C. Physiology of Autonomic
Nervous System.
D. Homeostatic Imbalances of
the ANS.
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Unit: The Special Senses
Content Standard: To analyze the stimuli that continually bombard us and are interpreted by our nervous system.
State Curriculum Standard: 3.1.12B Apply concepts of models as a method to predict and understand science and technology.
3.1.12D Analyze scale as a way of relating concepts and ideas to one another by some measure.
3.2.12A Evaluate the nature of scientific and technological knowledge.
3.3.12A Explain the relationships between structure and function at all levels of organization.
3.7.12B Evaluate appropriate instruments and apparatus to accurately measure materials and processes.
Course Content
A. The Chemical Senses.
 Taste and Smell.
B. The Eye.
C. Vision.
D. Eye Disorders.
E. The Ear.
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Unit: The Endocrine System
Content Standard: To indicate important differences between hormonal and neural controls of body functions.
State Curriculum Standard: 3.1.12B Apply concepts of models as a method to predict and understand science and technology.
3.2.12A Evaluate the nature and scientific and technological knowledge.
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3.3.12B Analyze the chemical and structural basis of living organisms.
3.3.12C Explain gene inheritance and expression at the molecular level.
3.8.12A Synthesize and evaluate the interactions and constraints of science and technology on society.
Course Content
A. Endocrine System
Overview.
 Id Major Organs.
 Circulating Hormones
and Local Hormones.
B. Hormones.
 Chemistry.
 Mechanism of Hormonal
Activity.
 Target Tissues.
 Regulation.
C. Glands (Endocrine Organs).
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Unit:
The Lymphatic System
Content Standard: To describe the two parts of the lymphatic system: the network of lymphatic vessels and the tissues and organs.
State Curriculum Standard: 3.1.12B Apply concepts of models as a method to predict and understand science and technology.
3.3.12A Explain the relationship between structure and function at all levels of organization.
Course Content
A. Lymphatic Vessels.
 Structure.
 Distribution.
 Function.
B. Lymphoid Cells and Tissues
 Structure.
 Cells.
 Organs.
C. Lymph Nodes
 Location.
 Structure.
 Function.
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Unit: The Immune System
Content Standard: To evaluate intrinsic defense systems that act both independently and cooperatively to provide resistance to disease.
State Curriculum Standard: 3.1.12A Apply concepts of systems, feedback and control to solve complex scientific and technological problems.
3.1.12C Assess and apply patterns of science and technology.
3.2.12D Analyze and use the technological design process to solve problems.
3.4.12B Apply and analyze energy sources and conversions to their relationship to heat and temperature.
3.8.12A Synthesize and evaluate the interactions and constraints of science and technology on society.
Course Content
A. Surface Barriers.
B. Internal Defenses.
C. Antigens.
D. Cells of the Adaptive
Immune System.
E. Humoral Immune Response.
F. Cell-Mediated Immune
Response.
G. Imbalances of Immunity.
H. Developmental Aspects of
the Immune System.
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Honors Anatomy & Physiology II - Grades 11 and 12
Unit: The Respiratory System
Content Standard: To describe and assess the four processes of respiration: pulmonary ventilation, external respiration, transport of gases and
internal respiration.
State Curriculum Standard: 3.3.12 A Explain the relationships between structure and function at all levels of organization.
3.3.12 B Analyze the chemical and structural basis of living organisms.
3.3.12 C Explain gene inheritance and expression at the molecular level.
3.4.12 A Apply concepts about the structure and properties of matter.
3.7.12 B Evaluate appropriate instruments and apparatus to accurately measure materials and processes.
3.8.12 B Apply the use of ingenuity and technological resources to solve specific societal needs and improve the quality of
life.
Course Content
A. Mechanics of Breathing.
B. Properties of Gases.
C. Alveolar Gas.
D. Gas Exchange Between
Blood, Lungs and Tissues.
E. Transport of Respiratory
Gases.
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F. Respiratory Control.
G. Respiratory Adjustments.
H. Imbalances of the
Respiratory System.
I. Developmental Aspects of
the Respiratory System.
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Resources
Human Anatomy &
Physiology 6th edition,
(Pearson, 2004)
Human Anatomy &
Physiology: Instructors
Resources 6th edition,
(Pearson, 2004)
Human Anatomy &
Physiology: Test Bank 6th
edition, (Pearson, 2004)
Human Anatomy &
Physiology: Study Guide 6th
edition, (Pearson, 2004)
Human Anatomy &
Physiology: Transparency
Acetates 6th edition,
(Pearson, 2004)
Anatomy & Physiology:
Coloring Workbook 7th
edition, (Pearson, 2003)
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