1 biology preamble
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| 10 Functions of the liver. c) The skin Structure and function. 12. Hormonal Coordination a) Animal hormones Site of secretion, functions and effects of over and under- secretion. b) Plant hormones 13. Nervous Coordination a) The central nervous system i) Components of the central nervous system ii) Parts of the brain and their functions cerebrum, cerebellum, medulla oblongata, hypothalamus and their functions iii) Structure and function of the Spinal Cord. (b) Peripheral Nervous System. i) Somatic Nervous System ii) Autonomic nervous system. iii) Structure and functions of the neurone. iv) Classification of neurones. Candidates should be able to identify the liver and its position relative to the gallbladder, bile duct, pancreas, duodenum and stomach. Candidates should observe, draw and label the mammalian skin. The regulation of internal environment by the skin should be emphasized. Endocrine glands pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas, gonads and their secretions should be mentioned. The stages in the metamorphosis of toad and the role of thyroxine should be mentioned. The effects of auxins on lateral bud development, leaf fall and initiation of adventitious roots should be mentioned. Reference to crop harvesting, growth and weed control should be made. Candidates should be able to locate the position of the brain and spinal cord in a dissected vertebrate and identify the various regions of the brain. Functions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems only. Candidates should observe, draw and label a neurone from a slide. |