BIOLOGY LESSON NOTE ON HUMAN KIDNEY

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Lesson Note on the Human Kidney Topic: The Human Kidney Duration: 40 minutes Specific Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Define the kidney and state its location in the human body. Identify and describe the structure and functions of the kidney. Explain the processes involved in urine formation (filtration, reabsorption, and secretion). Describe how the kidney contributes to homeostasis. Identify common kidney-related diseases and how to prevent them. Evaluate the importance of maintaining kidney health. Lesson Content: 1. Introduction to the Human Kidney The kidneys are vital organs in the human body responsible for filtering waste from the blood and regulating water and electrolyte balance. They are part of the excretory system and play a crucial role in homeostasis. Location: The kidneys are located in the abdominal cavity, on either side of the spine, just below the rib cage. Each kidney is bean-shaped and about the size of a fi...
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BIOLOGY WORK SHEET ON DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM WORKSHEET 

Name: _____________________

Date:______________________

1. Label the Parts: Label the following parts of the digestive system on the diagram provide

  1.    Mouth
  2.    Esophagus
  3.    Stomach
  4.    Small intestine
  5.    Large intestine
  6.    Liver
  7.    Pancreas 
  8.    Gallbladder 

2. Digestive System Functions: Write a short description of the primary function of each of the labeled parts of the digestive system

  1.    Mouth
  2.    Esophagus
  3.    Stomach
  4.    Small intestine
  5.    Large intestine
  6.    Liver
  7.    Pancreas
  8.    Gallbladder

3. Digestive Process: Put the following steps of the digestive process in the correct order

  1.    Absorption of nutrient
  2.   Chewing and mixing with salive
  3.    Mechanical digestion in the stomach
  4.    Chemical digestion in the small intestine
  5.    Elimination of waste
  6.   Food entering the esophagus
  7.    Bile production
  8.    Enzyme secretion

Correct Order: _____________________

4. Enzymes and Digestion: Match the digestive enzymes with the substances they help digest

  1.   Amylase
  2.    Pepsin 
  3.    Lipase 
  4.   Trypsin 

   a. Breaks down carbohydrates: _____________

   b. Breaks down proteins: ______________

   c. Breaks down fats: ______________

   d. Breaks down nucleic acids: ______________

5. Role of the Liver: Explain the role of the liver in the digestive system and mention one other important function of the liver

   Digestive role of the liver

   Other important function of the liver

6. Digestive System Disorders: Choose one digestive system disorder (e.g., acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome) and briefly describe its symptoms and potential cause

   Disorder: _____________________

   Symptoms: ______________________

   Potential Causes: ______________________

7. Healthy Eating: List three tips for maintaining a healthy digestive system through diet and lifestyle choice

   1. _____________________________

   2. ______________________________

   3. ______________________________

8. Food Journey: Describe the journey of a piece of pizza through the digestive system, starting from when it's consumed until it's fully digested and eliminate  ________________________________________________________  _________________________________________________________  _________________________________________________________  _________________________________________________________

9. Digestive System Fun Fact: Share an interesting fact or trivia about the digestive system

   Fun Fact: _____________________________

10. Conclusion: Summarize the importance of the digestive system in the overall functioning of the human body

 ________________________________________________________  _________________________________________________________  _________________________________________________________

Note: Feel free to use textbooks, online resources, or your own knowledge to complete this worksheet.

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