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Animal Tissues, Organ Systems, and Homeostatic Regulation
10th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
6 lessons
Goal
Analyze animal tissue architectures, organ system integration, and core homeostatic feedback mechanisms maintaining internal physiological stability.
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Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, and Nervous Tissues
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Standards Covered
- OGS.11.LS.HB.1Open Global Science Standards 2026™ · Science · Level 11 / High School 2 (Age 15) · Grade 10Analyze animal tissue types, organ systems, and homeostatic regulation—including thermoregulation, osmoregulation, fluid balance, blood pressure, and circadian rhythms.
- OGS.11.LS.HB.4Open Global Science Standards 2026™ · Science · Level 11 / High School 2 (Age 15) · Grade 10Model gas exchange and pulmonary mechanics, hemoglobin-oxygen dissociation dynamics, cardiovascular hemodynamics, cardiac cycle automations, blood clotting cascades, and the lymphatic system.
Curriculum Framework
10th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
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6 lessons
Animal Tissues, Organ Systems, and Homeostatic Regulation
Analyze animal tissue architectures, organ system integration, and core homeostatic feedback mechanisms maintaining internal physiological stability.
2
6 lessons
Digestive Systems, Microbial Ecology, and Metabolic Processing
Explain the mechanical breakdown, enzymatic hydrolysis, intestinal absorption, hepatic processing of nutrients, and the role of the gut microbiome.
3
7 lessons
Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Respiratory Mechanics
Model cardiac cycle automation, hemodynamics, gas exchange dynamics, hemoglobin allostery, clotting cascades, and lymphatic drainage.
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7 lessons
Immunology, Pathogen Defense, and Blood Compatibility
Differentiate innate vs adaptive immune responses, cellular vs humoral defenses, tissue transplantation compatibility, and autoimmune etiologies.
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6 lessons
Renal Physiology, Osmoregulation, and Waste Excretion
Explain nephron functional anatomy, countercurrent multiplication, hormonal osmoregulation, nitrogenous waste cycling, and dialysis principles.
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6 lessons
Endocrine Signaling, Feedback Axes, and Metabolic Control
Explain hormone chemical classifications, receptor transduction mechanisms, hypothalamic-pituitary axes, antagonistic regulation, and stress physiology.
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8 lessons
Neurobiology, Sensory Transduction, and Neurological Health
Model neural action potentials, synaptic transmission, sensory transduction pathways, autonomic divisions, and neuropharmacological impacts.
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6 lessons
Musculoskeletal Biomechanics and the Integumentary System
Model sarcomere contraction mechanics, ATP metabolic replenishment, bone remodelling, joint articulation, and skin protective/synthetic functions.
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7 lessons
Human Reproduction, Embryology, and Developmental Ontogeny
Analyze gametogenesis, menstrual hormonal cycles, fertilization, embryonic membranes, prenatal diagnostics, STI pathogenesis, and ontogeny stages.
10
8 lessons
Plant Anatomy, Transport Systems, Phytohormones, and Development
Analyze vascular bundle histology, transpiration pull mechanics, stomatal signaling, mineral uptake, phytohormone networks, tropisms, and life cycles.