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Transport, Immune and Respiratory System (B2)


Description
Biology is multidisciplinary area of study that encompasses all aspects of living organism and their environment. This short course is one in a series that Introduces basic Biology concepts. In this course, you will understand how our blood moves around the body, the basic components of the blood and how the heart functions. You will also learn how our Respiratory system brings Oxygen towards our lungs, and how our lungs remove gases that are not needed by our cells. Finally, you will learn the basics of how our body will defend itself against diseases.

Course Duration: 1 day 100% online: No Interactive: No Instructor-led: No Career Focused: No

Content
  • Transport System
  • Blood cells
  • Blood Vessels
  • Heart-Structure and Function
  • Heart Rate and Blood Pressure
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Problems of the Circulatory System
  • Xylem
  • Phloem
  • Respiration
  • Surface Area/Volume Ratio
  • Types of Respiration
  • Oxygen Debt
  • Structure and adaptation
  • Breathing and Gas Exchange
  • Effect of Cigarette Smoke
  • Immune System
  • Immune System Part 1
  • Immune System Part 2
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever