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Animal Unit Ch. 32-34
4/7-4/18, 2008
Human Systems Ch. 40-42

Chapters 32-34
The student will be able to
discuss the evolutionary trends and origins of diversity in the animal kingdom.
identify the parts of a sponge.
describe the life processes of each phyla of invertebrates.
list characteristics of each phyla of invertebrates.
distinguish between the following: bilarieria and urbilateria, Acoelomates, coelomates, protostomes, and deuterostomes.
distinguish between a hemocoel and Coelom.
descrbe the four unique characteristics of chordates.
list and describe characteristics of jawless fish, jawed fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
distinguish among monotremes, marsupials, and placental mammals.
distinguish between hominoid and hominid.
describe the evolution of the major features of humans.

Chapters 40-42
The student will be able to
correctly identify the following animal tissues, explain how their structure relates to their functions, and note examples of each type.
Define homeostasis. Describe the three functional components of a homeostatic control system.
Distinguish between positive and negative feedback mechanisms.
Distinguish between endothermic and exothermic organisms.
Discuss the nutritional requirements of animals.
Describe the food types and feed mechanisms of animals.
Describe an overview of food processing in the mammalian digestive system.
Discuss the evolutionary adaptations of vertebrate digestive systems.
Describe the process of circulation in animals.
Discuss gas exchange in animals.