Circulation, Immunity and Homeostasis

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Understand the role of blood cells in human body.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Differentiate between the different types of blood cells and their functions.

2. — Understand how the human circulatory system functions and how it may be affected by degenerative conditions.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Explain how the structure of blood, the heart and blood vessels relate to their function in transport and metabolic exchange.

  • 2.2.

    Explain risk factors associated with coronary heart disease.

3. — Understand how the human immune system functions.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Explain how the cells of the immune system allow an immune response to be evoked and maintained.

  • 3.2.

    Explain differences between passive, active and acquired immunity.

4. — Understand the concept of homeostasis within the human body.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Explain the mechanisms of the homeostatic system in the human body

  • 4.2.

    Explain how malfunction of homeostatic mechanisms can lead to disorders.