Human Anatomy & Physiology WebQuest

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I.DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

  1. What is the primary function of the digestive system?
  2. Describe the path of food from the mouth to the cell.
  3. What is the functional difference between the small and large intestine?
  4. What organs are involved in digestion through which food DOES NOT PASS?

II. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

  1. What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
  2. What are the major organs within the respiratory system?
  3. What are some ailments that affect the lungs?

III. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

  1. What is the primary function of the circulatory. system?
  2. Explain what veins, arteries, and capillaries do.
  3. What are the parts of the heart?
  4. Describe the path of blood through the heart.

IV. NERVOUS SYSTEM

  1. What is the primary function of the nervous system?
  2. What is the difference between the peripheral and the autonomic nervous system?
  3. What is the cerebellum?
  4. What is the cerebrum?
  5. What is the limbic system (list major parts)?
  6. What is the brain stem (list major parts)?
  7. What are the parts of a typical nerve cell?

V. SKELETAL SYSTEM

  1. What is the primary function of the skeletal system?
  2. What is the function of the types of marrow found inside of bone?
  3. What are three types of joints?
  4. What is cartilage?

VI. MUSCULAR SYSTEM

  1. What is the primary function of the muscular system?
  2. What are three types of muscle; give one example of each?
  3. What do tendons and ligaments do?
  4. How do muscles work with the skeletal system to facilitate movement?

VII. IMMUNE SYSTEM

  1. What is the primary function of the immune system?
  2. What are the different types of cells that work together within the immune system?
  3. What is the difference between the adaptive and the innate immune system?

VIII. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

  1. What is the primary function of the endocrine system?
  2. List three glands within this system and describe their role in metabolism.

IX. EXCRETORY/URINARY SYSTEM

  1. What are the major organs involved in the removal of liquid waste from the body?
  2. What are the major organs involved in the removal of solid waste from the body?
  3. What are the major organs involved in the removal of gaseous waste from the body?

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