1. Circulatory System and Blood Flow – Function of veins, arteries, and capillaries; heart rate and blood pressure changes with exercise; role of valves in maintaining circulation.
2. Homeostasis and Endocrine System – Regulation of blood glucose by insulin, effects of diabetes, impact of adrenaline on stress response, thermoregulation mechanisms in humans.
3. Photosynthesis and Plant Transport – Adaptations of plant stomata for gas exchange, function of xylem and phloem in transport, and impact of light intensity on photosynthesis.
4. Ecosystems and Biodiversity – Effects of pollutants on water ecosystems, nitrogen cycle contributions, invasive species impact, and energy transfer in food chains.
5. Respiration and Exercise Physiology – Differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration, cardiac output calculations, oxygen diffusion in alveoli, and factors affecting breathing rates.
6. Reproductive Biology and Hormonal Control – Hormonal regulation of the menstrual cycle, effects of contraceptive hormones, pregnancy-related hormonal adjustments, and fertility treatment impacts.