Biology (Human body and health) · Grade 8

32/32 weeks ready · O. Mavlonov, T. Tilavov, B. Aminov. Biology (Human body and health), Grade 8. Revised and expanded 6th edition. “O‘qituvchi” Publishing and Printing Creative House, Tashkent, 2019

Introduction

The science of the human body and health

Chapter IGeneral information about the human body

The cell and the properties of life

Tissues, organs and the organism

Chapter IIRegulation of body functions; secretory glands

Regulation of body functions; glands

Pituitary, adrenal, pancreas and sex glands

Chapter IIIMusculoskeletal system

The skeleton and bones

First aid for bones, and muscles

Posture and Laboratory work 1

Chapter IVBlood

Blood and its composition

Erythrocytes, leukocytes and immunity

Chapter VCirculatory system

Heart, blood vessels and circulation circuits

Blood flow, lymph and regulation of the heart

First aid for bleeding; Laboratory work 2

Chapter VIRespiratory system

Respiratory organs and gas exchange

Control of breathing, diseases and Laboratory work 3

Chapter VIIDigestive system

The mouth and digestive organs

Regulation of digestion, diseases and Laboratory work 4

Chapter VIIIMetabolism and energy exchange

Metabolism and energy exchange

Vitamins, energy use and Laboratory work 5

Chapter IXSkin and the urinary (excretory) system

Skin, sweat glands and skin derivatives

Skin hygiene and the urinary system

Chapter XNervous system

Structure and function of the nervous system

Spinal cord and brain

Cerebral hemispheres, nervous-system health, Lab 6

Chapter XIHigher nervous activity

Unconditioned and conditioned reflexes

Intelligence, speech and emotion

Memory, sleep and nervous-system hygiene

Chapter XIISense organs

Sense organs and the structure of the eye

Vision, Lab 7 and hearing

Balance, skin senses, smell and taste

Chapter XIIIReproduction and development; the biological and social nature of the human

Reproductive organs, fertilisation and fetal development

Growth and development; human nature