Appendix E
Comparing Physiology Worksheet
In this assignment you describe and compare the circulatory, skeletal, and respiratory systems of sharks, iguanas, eagles, and humans. Answer each of the following questions in 25 to 50 words.
Circulatory System
Shark
How would you describe the structure and function of this animal’s circulatory system? Include any unique characteristics.
How does this animal’s circulatory system work?
Iguana
How would you describe the structure and function of this animal’s circulatory system? Include any unique characteristics.
How does this animal’s circulatory system work?
Eagle
How would you describe the structure and function of this animal’s circulatory system? Include any unique characteristics.
How does this animal’s circulatory system work?
Human
How would you describe the structure and function of this animal’s circulatory system? Include any unique characteristics.
How does this animal’s circulatory system work?
What is similar in all of these circulatory systems?
What is different in all of these circulatory systems?
Respiratory System
Shark
How would you describe the structure and function of this animal’s respiratory system? Include any unique characteristics.
How does this animal’s respiratory system work?
Iguana
How would you describe the structure and function of this animal’s respiratory system? Include any unique characteristics.
How does this animal’s respiratory system work?
Eagle
How would you describe the structure and function of this animal’s respiratory system? Include any unique characteristics.
How does this animal’s respiratory system work?
Human
How would you describe the structure and function of this animal’s respiratory system? Include any unique characteristics.
How does this animal’s respiratory system work?
What is similar in all of these