The Role of the Nervous and Endocrine System in Co-ordination and Control

Overview

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

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand the central and peripheral nervous system and their functional units; neurones.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain the structure and functions of the central and peripheral nervous system.

  • 1.2.

    Explain the structures and functions of a neurone distinguishing between the three main types found in the human body.

  • 1.3.

    Explain a reflex arc and nerve impulse.

  • 1.4.

    Discuss two diseases/disorders of the central nervous system mentioning causes, symptoms and treatment.

2.

Understand the main glands of the endocrine system.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Discuss the role of the hormones secreted by the main endocrine glands in the human body and their effects.

3.

Understand sensory perception.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Explain the structure and function of the eyes.

  • 3.2.

    Explain the mechanism of visual perception in the eyes.

  • 3.3.

    Explain the structure and function of the ears.

  • 3.4.

    Explain how sound is perceived in the ears.