Submission details: Refer to Submission Requirements (p.19)
Marking Criteria and Standards: See pages 13-17
Aim of Assessment
This assessment task will develop your knowledge of the function and importance of healthy body systems in an adult. It focuses on homeostasis, and importance of nutrition in maintaining health. Skills being developed include researching, writing, referencing and presenting information in a clear and concise written format. This task aims to develop an understanding of homeostatic processes that take place within the body and the importance of maintaining a healthy body. This assessment meets Learning Outcomes 1 to 5 (Learning Outcomes are described on page 7).
Details
All information obtained from books, journal articles or websites must be appropriately referenced both in-text and in the reference list. You must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) (6th ed) referencing style which is available from the Western Sydney University Library website and the Bioscience 1 vUWS site (under Assessments link).
Answer the following short answer questions:
Part A (Due week 5 Monday 20th March, 1700hrs 2017)
Note: No internet sources are to be used in Part A of this assessment.
Q1. An important aspect of homeostasis is maintaining a normal body temperature. Describe the homeostatic feedback system that would be activated in response to a decreased external temperature (400 words, 10 marks).
Please see Standards & Criteria grid on page 12 & 13 for marking guide to this question.
Part B (Due week 10 Monday 24th April, 1700hrs 2017)
Please use template located in Assessment link in vUWS to answer Part B.
Q2. Normal carbohydrate digestion results in glucose being absorbed into the blood and elevating blood glucose levels. Why do cells need glucose? Describe the homeostatic feedback system that would be activated in response to an elevated blood glucose level. (400 words, 10 marks)
Q3. Vitamins and minerals are important for body system health. Name sources and describe the role of calcium ions and vitamin D in maintaining bone health. What would be a consequence to bone health if there was a lack of either calcium or vitamin D in the body? (200 words, 5 marks)
Please see Standards and Criteria grid on pages 14-16 for the marking guide to questions 2 & 3.
