Human Systems and Integration · Human Systems
Circulation and Gas Exchange
Examines the transport of nutrients and oxygen throughout the body and the removal of metabolic wastes.
Key Questions
- 1How is the structure of the human heart optimized for efficient oxygen delivery?
- 2In what ways does the respiratory system adjust to maintain blood pH during intense exercise?
- 3How do lifestyle choices like diet and exercise impact the long term health of the cardiovascular system?
Common Core State Standards
HS-LS1-2
Grade: 11th Grade
Subject: Biology
Unit: Human Systems and Integration
Period: Human Systems
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