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HSC Biology
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Module 1: Cells as the Basis of LifeCell Structure
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Cell Function4 Topics
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Module 2: Organisation of Living ThingsOrganisation of Cells2 Topics
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Nutrient and Gas Requirements6 Topics
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Transport2 Topics
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Module 3: Biological DiversityEffects of the Environment on Organisms2 Topics
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Adaptations
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Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
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Evolution - the Evidence
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Module 4: Ecosystem DynamicsPopulation Dynamics
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Past Ecosystems
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Future Ecosystems
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Module 5: HeredityReproduction
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Cell Replication
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DNA and Polypeptide Synthesis
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Genetic Variation
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Inheritance Patterns in a Population
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Module 6: Genetic ChangeMutation1 Topic
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Biotechnology
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Genetic Technologies
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Module 7: Infectious DiseaseCauses of Infectious Disease
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Responses to Pathogens
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Immunity
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Prevention, Treatment and Control
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Module 8: Non-infectious Disease and DisordersHomeostasis
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Causes and Effects
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Epidemiology
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Prevention
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Technologies and Disorders
Lesson 5, Topic 2
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Respiratory, Circulatory and Excretory Systems
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Similarities
- All closed systems; involving ducts, tubes and containers
- Controlled systems; all act to maintain homeostasis
- Homeostasis: The ability to maintain internal stability in organisms
- Each system transports fluids
Differences
Respiratory System | Circulatory System | Excretory System |
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– Below pump – Involves air/fluid – Transports gas – Exchanges gas – Situated in the upper body | – Involves pump – Involves fluid plasma – Transports cells – Exchanges nutrients – Situated throughout the body | – Pressure – Involves fluid (urea) – Situated in the lower body – Sweat |