Competency Goal 4: The learner will conduct investigations, use models, simulations, and appropriate technologies and information systems to build an understanding of the complementary nature of the human body system.

Objectives

4.01 Analyze how human body systems interact to provide for the needs of the human organism:

• Musculoskeletal.
• Cardiovascular.
• Endocrine and Nervous.
• Digestive and Circulatory.
• Excretory.
• Reproductive.
• Respiratory.
• Immune.
• Nervous system.

4.02 Describe how systems within the human body are defined by the functions it performs.

4.03 Explain how the structure of an organ is adapted to perform specific functions within one or more systems.

• Liver.
• Heart.
• Lung.
• Brain.
• Stomach.
• Kidney.

4.04 Evaluate how systems in the human body help regulate the internal environment.

4.05 Analyze how an imbalance in homeostasis may result from a disruption in any human system.

4.06 Describe growth and development of the human organism.

4.07 Explain the effects of environmental influences on human embryo development and human health including:

• Smoking.
• Alcohol.
• Drugs.
• Diet.

4.08 Explain how understanding human body systems can help make informed decisions regarding health.