Today we continued looking at the respiratory system. Students labeled a diagram of the human system and wrote about the functions of each part. We then looked at the mechanics of breathing: inspiration and expiration. On Monday, we will do a lung volume lab.

On Thursday, students continued with the note on the excretory system. They wrote brief descriptions on four kidney diseases and then they wrote about hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. We then began the respiratory system by looking at the anatomy of this system.

Students wrote the circulatory system test today and then viewed an episode of the Body Atlas on the respiratory system.

Today we reviewed for tomorrow's test on the circulatory system. Here is a list of the topics to study:

Circulatory System Topics
Functions of the circulatory system
Pulmonary circuit vs. systemic circuit
Heart structure (chambers and vessels)
Path of blood through the heart
Blood pressure
Blood vessels
Components of blood (liquid and solid)
Diagnosis and treatments of circulatory disorders
Examples of cardiovascular diseases

We also copied a short note on the excretory system...this is not on your test!

Today we discussed the fact that there is really only two weeks of classes left before exam week begins. Students should be intensely focused on the work ahead, studying for exams, and booking time off of work and other social activities.
Students worked at completing the Effect of Exercise on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate lab report. It is due today. It will be accepted late tomorrow. Students also elected to have a test on the circulatory system on Wednesday Jan. 7th.