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UNIT 2
MODULE 2: BIOSYSTEMS MAINTENANCE (cont’d)

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES EXPLANATORY NOTES SUGGESTED PRACTICAL
ACTIVITIES

The Circulatory System of Mammals (cont’d)

Students should be able to:

3.5. explain the role of Flow charts not required.
haemoglobin in oxygen and
carbon dioxide transport;

3.6. describe oxygen dissociation Interpretation of data.
curves for adult
haemoglobin; and,

3.7. explain the significance of
the effect of carbon dioxide
on oxygen dissociation
curves (Bohr Effect).

4. Homeostasis and Hormonal Action

Students should be able to:

4.1. discuss the concept Receptors, effectors, set
homeostasis; point, feedback and
homeostatic equilibrium.
Emphasise the dynamics
of feedback mechanisms.

4.2. outline the general Ductless glands in
principles of hormonal animals; target cells and
action in animals; receptors.

4.3. explain how insulin and
glucagon regulate blood
glucose concentration;

4.4. discuss the commercial use Mention the gaseous Simple experimental with
made of ethylene in nature of ethylene and its relevant control using
supplying market-ready effect on respiration. fresh fruit only versus
fruit. Types of fruits not fresh and ripening fruit
required. can demonstrate the
effect of ethylene
(ethene) on fruit ripening.

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