Explain that scientific knowledge is both durable and robust and open to change. Scientific knowledge can change because it is examined and re-examined by new investigations and scientific argumentation. Because of these frequent examinations, scientific knowledge becomes stronger, leading to its durability. Describe the anatomy and histology of bone tissue. Explain the evidence supporting the scientific theory of the origin of eukaryotic (endosymbiosis). Identify the major parts of the brain on diagrams or models. Describe the factors affecting blood flow through the cardiovascular system. Describe the physiology of the respiratory system including the mechanisms of ventilation, gas exchange, gas transport and the mechanisms that control the rate of ventilation. Describe the structure of vertebrate sensory organs. Relate structure to function in vertebrate sensory systems. Describe the function of the vertebrate integumentary system. Explain how the scientific theory of evolution is supported by the fossil record, comparative anatomy, comparative embryology, biogeography, molecular biology, and observed evolutionary change. Describe how biological diversity is increased by the origin of new species and how it is decreased by the natural process of extinction. Describe how and why organisms are hierarchically classified and based on evolutionary relationships.
Explain that scientific knowledge is both durable and robust and open to change. Scientific knowledge can change because it is examined and re-examined by new investigations and scientific argumentation. Because of these frequent examinations, scientific knowledge becomes stronger, leading to its durability. Describe the anatomy and histology of bone tissue. Explain the evidence supporting the scientific theory of the origin of eukaryotic (endosymbiosis). Identify the major parts of the brain on diagrams or models. Describe the factors affecting blood flow through the cardiovascular system. Describe the physiology of the respiratory system including the mechanisms of ventilation, gas exchange, gas transport and the mechanisms that control the rate of ventilation. Describe the structure of vertebrate sensory organs. Relate structure to function in vertebrate sensory systems. Describe the function of the vertebrate integumentary system. Explain how the scientific theory of evolution is supported by the fossil record, comparative anatomy, comparative embryology, biogeography, molecular biology, and observed evolutionary change. Describe how biological diversity is increased by the origin of new species and how it is decreased by the natural process of extinction. Describe how and why organisms are hierarchically classified and based on evolutionary relationships.
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