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Pathogens, Immune Defenses, and Medical Interventions
9th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
7 lessons
Goal
Differentiate pathogen types and communicable vs. non-communicable diseases, explain immune defenses, and evaluate medical interventions including vaccines and antibiotics.
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Communicable vs. Non-Communicable Diseases and Risk Factors
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- 2Pathogen Types: Viruses, Bacteria, Fungi, and ProtistsPremiumNot started yet
- 3Physical and Chemical Barriers Against PathogensNot started yet
- 4The Human Immune Response: Phagocytes and LymphocytesNot started yet
- 5Vaccination Principles and Herd ImmunityNot started yet
- 6Antibiotics, Antivirals, and Antimicrobial ResistanceNot started yet
- 7Drug Discovery, Development, and Clinical TrialsNot started yet
Curriculum Framework
9th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
1
8 lessons
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2
8 lessons
Human Circulatory and Gas Exchange Systems
Analyze the structural adaptations of the heart, blood vessels, blood components, and respiratory organs for mass transport and gas exchange.
3
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Nervous Coordination and Reflex Mechanisms
Explain the cellular and physiological basis of nervous coordination, synaptic transmission, reflexive circuits, and autonomic regulation.
4
7 lessons
Endocrine Coordination and Homeostatic Regulation
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6 lessons
Human Reproductive Physiology and Technologies
Describe the hormonal control of human reproduction, evaluate methods of contraception and assisted reproduction, and assess demographic impacts.
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7 lessons
Pathogens, Immune Defenses, and Medical Interventions
Differentiate pathogen types and communicable vs. non-communicable diseases, explain immune defenses, and evaluate medical interventions including vaccines and antibiotics.