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Human Systems Revision Sheet
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Movement
o Spell and label the main muscles of the body
o Name and label the main bones of the body
o Describe how muscles work around a joint to cause movement
o Describe the different types of joints and label the main parts
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Breathing and respiration
o Label a diagram of the lungs with the following:
 Alveoli, bronchial tubes, trachea
o Describe the role of the diaphragm and rib muscles
o Define gas exchange and explain that carbon dioxide comes
from cells burning glucose
o Describe the difference between aerobic and anaerobic
respiration
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Transport and circulation
o Describe the function of the circulatory system
o Label the heart and describe the function of the following:
 Left atrium, right atrium, left ventricle, right ventricle,
valve, aorta, vena cava, pulmonary vein and pulmonary
artery
o Describe the function of capillaries, veins and arteries
o Name the components of blood
o Describe the movement of blood around the body
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Nutrition
o Describe the function of the digestive system
o Name the different types of teeth and label a diagram of the
mouth
o Describe the pathway food takes through the digestive system
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Excretion
o List the ways that the body excretes wastes
o Describe the function of the skin, lungs and kidneys in the
removal of wastes
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Reproduction
o Describe the changes and differences between male and females
during puberty
o Label a diagram of the male and female
reproductive organs
o Describe the role of hormones in the menstrual
cycle
o Describe the sequence of events from ovulation
through to fertilisation
o Define gamete and zygote
o Explain fertilization and the the stages in the
development of the foetus
o Describe the role of the placenta and the umbilical cord as a life
support system