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Cells, tissue and organs Cells, chromosomes and DNA 1 |
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Cells, chromosomes and DNA 2 Chromosomes and fertilization |
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Protein synthesis 1 Protein synthesis 2 |
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Stem cells- Stem cells and gene switching |
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Plant cloning Phototropism |
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Continuous and discontinuous variation |
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Male and Female |
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Predicting inheritance |
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Genetic Pedigrees |
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Genetic Testing |
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Ethics behind embryonic cloning |
Students will learn about the ethics behind stem cells and cloning. |
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Nervous System Parts and as a whole |
Types of neurons Sensory Inter neuron motor Structure |
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CGP GCSE workbook Pages 60- |
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Reflexes and reflex arc |
what are simple reflexes simplest animals rely on reflex actions Reflexes are for survival Newborn reflexes |
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CGP GCSE workbook Pages 64 |
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Synapse Drugs and toxins |
Synapses Impulse triggers the release of chemicals Specific neurotransmitters diffuse across Effects of drugs on transmission of impulses MDMA, Prozac, Serotonin |
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CGP GCSE workbook Pages 62- |
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Brain structure and function Cerebral cortex |
Cerebral Cortex is concerned with intelligence, memory, language and consciousness Ways we map the brain regions to particular functions evolution of the brain neuron pathways forming from experiences. Plasticity of the brain |
Brain Dissection |
CGP GCSE workbook Pages 65 |
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Learning through conditioning Learning and behaviour |
New stimulus can be learned Conditioning Pavlov's dog Reflex has no direct connection to the secondary stimulus. Modify a reflex response via a neuron Learning is a result of experience Learning through repetition potential pathways in the brain make it possible for the animal to adapt |
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CGP GCSE workbook Pages 66 |
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Memory |
Memory retrieval Short term and long term memory Memory techniques Patterns, repetition, colour, light and smell Models to describe memory |
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CGP GCSE workbook Pages 67- |
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Pathogens Fighting Infection Immunity |
Infectious diseases are caused by damage to the cells by MOs suitable conditions of the body for MOs White blood cell's role Antigens and Antibodies Memory cells and immunity |
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CGP GCSE workbook Pages 13 + 14 |
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Vaccines Vaccines Policy |
Vaccinations providing protection from MOs and create memory cells Types of vaccinations Herd immunity Risks |
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CGP GCSE workbook Pages 15 +16 |
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Antibiotics and Superbugs Drug testing |
Anti- Super bug resistance Mutations of pathogens Drug testing (open- Human trials restrictions Placebo |
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CGP GCSE workbook Pages 17 + 18 + 19 |
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Circulatory System & heart disease |
Double pump system Heart muscles need their own blood supply Arteries, veins and capillaries Heart rate and Blood pressure Heart attacks and Heart Disease |
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CGP GCSE workbook Pages 20 +21 + 22 |
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Homeostasis Kidneys |
Homeostasis ADH |
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CGP GCSE workbook Pages 23 + 24 |
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