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The Human Circulatory System and Blood
10th Grade · Science · UK GCSE
5 lessons
Goal
Describe the double circulatory system, detail the anatomy and adaptations of the heart and blood vessels, and explain the functions of blood components.
5 lessons
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- 1The Double Circulatory System and Gas Exchange RelationshipUp nextStart
- 2The Human Heart: Structure and FunctionPremiumNot started yet
- 3Arteries, Veins, and Capillaries: Structure and FunctionNot started yet
- 4Composition of Blood: Plasma, Red Cells, White Cells, and PlateletsNot started yet
- 5Cardiovascular Disease and Medical TreatmentsNot started yet
Standards Covered
- UK-GCSE-SCIENCE-BIO-TSGeneral Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) · Science · Year 11 (GCSE) · Grade 10Transport systems
- UK-GCSE-SCIENCE-BIO-TS-03General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) · Science · Year 11 (GCSE) · Grade 10Human circulatory system
- UK-GCSE-SCIENCE-BIO-TS-03-01General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) · Science · Year 11 (GCSE) · Grade 10describe the human circulatory system, including the relationship with the gaseous exchange system, and explain how the structure of the heart and the blood vessels are adapted to their functions
- UK-GCSE-SCIENCE-BIO-TS-03-02General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) · Science · Year 11 (GCSE) · Grade 10explain how red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma are adapted to their functions in the blood
- UK-GCSE-SCIENCE-BIO-HDMGeneral Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) · Science · Year 11 (GCSE) · Grade 10Health, disease and the development of medicines
- UK-GCSE-SCIENCE-BIO-HDM-01General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) · Science · Year 11 (GCSE) · Grade 10Health and disease
Curriculum Framework
10th Grade · Science · UK GCSE
1
7 lessons
Cellular Transport: Diffusion, Osmosis, and Active Transport
Explain and compare how substances move into and out of cells across partially permeable membranes by diffusion, osmosis, and active transport.
2
6 lessons
Exchange Surfaces and Organism Transport Requirements
Explain why multicellular organisms require specialised exchange surfaces and internal mass transport systems based on surface area to volume ratio.
3
5 lessons
The Human Circulatory System and Blood
Describe the double circulatory system, detail the anatomy and adaptations of the heart and blood vessels, and explain the functions of blood components.
4
6 lessons
Plant Transport Systems: Xylem, Phloem, and Transpiration
Explain how water, minerals, and sucrose are transported through plants via xylem and phloem, and analyse factors affecting transpiration rate.
5
5 lessons
Mathematical and Practical Skills in Transport Biology
Master rate calculations, percentage mass change analysis, graphical interpretation, and percentile data in cell transport investigations.
6
7 lessons
Health, Disease, and the Development of Medicines
Explain the causes, transmission, prevention, and treatment of communicable and non-communicable diseases, and evaluate medicine development processes.