Higher Human Biology Understanding Standards
Higher Human Biology
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Unit 1: Human Cells
1.1 Division and differentiation in human cells
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Quiz: 1.1 Division and differentiation in human cells
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1.2 Structure and replication of DNA
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Quiz: 1.2 Structure and replication of DNA
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1.3 Gene Expression
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Quiz: 1.3 Gene Expression
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1.4 Mutations
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Quiz: 1.4 Mutations
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1.5 Human Genomics
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Quiz: 1.5 Human Genomics
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1.6 Metabolic Pathways
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Quiz: 1.6 Metabolic Pathways
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1.7 Cellular Respiration
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Quiz: 1.7 Cellular Respiration
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1.8 Energy Systems in Muscle Cells
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Quiz: 1.8 Energy Systems in Muscle Cells
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End of Topic Test for Unit 1
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Unit 2: Physiology and Health
2.1 Gamete production and fertilisation
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Quiz: 2.1 Gamete production and fertilisation
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2.2 Hormonal control of reproduction
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Quiz: 2.2 Hormonal control of reproduction
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2.3 The biology of controlling fertility
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Quiz: 2.3 The biology of controlling fertility
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2.4 Ante- and postnatal screening
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Quiz: 2.4 Ante and Postnatal Screening
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2.5 The structure and function of arteries, capillaries and veins
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Quiz: 2.5 The structure and function of arteries, capillaries and veins
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2.6 The structure and function of the heart
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Quiz: 2.6 The structure and function of the heart
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2.7 Pathology of cardio vascular disease (CVD)
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Quiz: 2.7 Pathology of cardio vascular disease (CVD)
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2.8 Blood glucose levels and obesity
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Quiz: 2.8 Blood glucose levels and obesity
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End of Unit 2 Test
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Unit 3: Neurobiology and Immunology
3.1 Divisions of the nervous system and neural pathways
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Quiz: 3.1 Divisions of the Nervous System and Neural Pathways
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3.2 The cerebral cortex
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Quiz: 3.2 The Cerebral Cortex
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3.3 Memory
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Quiz: 3.3 Memory
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3.4 The cells of the nervous system and neurotransmitters at synapses
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Quiz: 3.4 The cells of the nervous system and neurotransmitters at synapses
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3.5 Non-specific body defences
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Quiz: 3.5 Non Specific Defences
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3.6 Specific cellular defences against pathogens
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3.6 Specific cellular defences against pathogens
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3.7 Immunisation
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3.8 Clinical trials of vaccines and drugs
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Quiz: 3.8 Clinical trials of vaccines and drugs
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End of Unit 3 Test
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Experiment Design, Calculations, and Skills
Experimental Design
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Quiz: Experimental Design
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Downloadable Resources to Practice Skills
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Extended Response Questions
ERQ by Past Paper
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All Extended Response Questions (and marking instructions)
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The Assignment
Understanding Standards
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Candidate Instructions
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The Exam
Past Papers
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Marking Instructions
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Question Paper Brief
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