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Learning outcomes
Explain the functions and controls of the cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, endocrine, reproductive and digestive systems in the human body;
Describe how the body systems integrate in order to maintain homeostasis following exercise or blood loss;
Plan and conduct scientific experiments and analyse and interpret the associated experimental data related to the effects of ventricular filling on cardiac contraction, the effect of exercise on cardiovascular function, the effect of a water loading on urinary excretion and the effects of autonomic nerves on gut motility;
Communicate experimental results in the format of scientific figures and written reports.
Assessment summary
- Examination (2 hours 10 mins) (50%) (hurdle)
- Assignments (20%)
- Tests (30%)
Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.