kidneys

Here's the link to the kidney animation.  go through this and take the quiz t the end.  Take note of the differences between ascending and descending loops of Henle (as well as proximal and distal tubes.

This is also a nice kidney animation.  it may be helpful to you.

Have fun  :-)

Suggested review topic for tonight:  Hormonal control of reproductive systems.

Welcome to the wonderful world of the Kidneys.  Our homework for tuesday is to read section 49.3 to page 1054.   The homework for wednesday is to complete this section.  

Some people had questions about the command terms for IB tests.  Here is a link to the definitions.   

Plant questions for friday

Hello class, 

Here's the plant questions I used in class on Thursday.  The Ones labeled 1. are directly from the video.  The others take care of the last of our plant statements.

1.  Of the numerous symbiotic relationship in the video, describe one mutualistic and one parasitic one

1.  Yesterday, it was mentioned that some pollinators have learned to chew through flower bases to reach the nectar pits.  Reflect on the implications of this strategy.

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2.  Some plants trigger flower opening by Pr levels, rather than Pfr.  Why are their flowers usually white?

3. Why is so important that plants pump protons out of their roots?

4.  Outline events for seed germination

(gibberellin and amylase)

5.  How are auxins related to phototropism

6.  What is the function of abscisic acid?

By the way, Here's the link to the sleep article I mentioned.  But remember, I want to own those ten minutes, not History or Calculus or whatever.  I staked my claim!

We have reviewed plant structure. We've gone over assessment statements 9.1.4 about specialization of leaves, stems, and roots. We also reviewed adaptations of desert plants (xerophytes)

Flower structure and seed structure were reviewed. Be sure to identify The micropyle of the seed.

Assignments from the orange book include:

p. 371-371 flower structure
p375-376 seed germination and distribution
p. 365-366 photoperiodism in plants

Plant stuff and review

Please read section 35.5 in the book (to page 773) and do questions in the orange workbook on pages 342 and 343.

A very good overall review site for us can be found here.  It has brief explanations for ALL assessment statements.

Also, look over the diagrams for the light Rx and the calvin cycle from chapter 9.  I will be using graphics from the book on Friday's quiz.

Photosynthesis review:

Please go to this site and work through the review.  Once you are done, show me your score on the self quiz for EXCITING CLASS POINTS!!!!!

Animations for Photosynthesis

The animations from today's classes:

light reaction (fewer calories...ha-ha)

Calvin cycle animation