To what extent are we responsible for our well-being?
Area of Interaction/área de interacción
Health and social education, environment, Homo Faber
Aims/objetivos
Students will learn how to:
Identify the gross structure of the alimentary canal and associated organs (mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus, pancreas, liver)
Describe the functions of the alimentary canal's various parts in relation to ingestion, digestion, absorption, assimilation and egestion of food. Identify the gross structure of the respiratory system
Describe the role of ribs, internal and external intercostal muscles and diaphragm in ventilation of the lungs
State the differences in composition between inspired and expired air
Describe a test for carbon dioxide
Content/contenido
How food is transformed into smaller and soluble particles in order to be absorbed How gases are exchanged in humans
Summative task / evaluación final
Practical performance, Lab reports, quizes, end of topic tests
