Topic Objectives
By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to:
- Define transport and explain the necessity of transport in plants and animals
- Relate the structure of the root, root hair, xylem and phloem to their functions
- Relate the internal structure of the leaf to transpiration
- Explain possible forces involved in the movement of water and mineral salts through the plant
- Explain the significance of and factors affecting transpiration
- Demonstrate simple experiments on transpiration
- Distinguish between closed and open circulatory systems
- Relate the structure of the heart and the blood vessels to their functions
- Trace the path taken by blood from the heart to all parts of the body, and back to the heart
- Name the common diseases of the circulatory system in humans and suggest methods of control / prevention
- Relate the structure of the components of blood to their functions
- Explain how oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported in the blood
- Describe the mechanism of blood clotting and its importance
- Describe the human blood groups and their importance in blood transfusion
- Explain immunity and describe immune responses.
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