CSHSC – 206-2017 - Assignment 3 – Understanding main systems and their functions in the human

body. Knowledge about connections that exists between major illnesses and major systems. – HBA

ASSESSMENT AND INTERNAL VERIFICATION FRONT SHEET (Individual Criteria)

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Course Lecturer Name

CS2-01-21G - MCAST Foundation Certificate in Care Maria Cauchi
Title & Surname

Unit Number & Title CSHSC-206-2017 – Introduction to Health and Behavioural Sciences

Assignment Number, Title Assignment 3 – Understanding main systems and their functions in the human body. Knowledge about
/ Type connections that exists between major illnesses and major systems. – HBA
Deadline
Date Set 21/02/2023 10/03/2023
Date
Student Class /
ID Number GZ-HSC-2.1A
Name Group

Maximum Mark
Assessment Criteria

K – 5: Describe the key function of a selected anatomical system. 5

C – 2: Identify how two different body organs can work together to produce an identified function. 6

K – 8: List two major illnesses related to a defined system in the body. 5

C – 4: Explain how a particular illness affects the normal functioning of the human body. 6

Total Mark 22

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Unit: Introduction to Health and Behavioural Sciences

Assignment 3: Understanding main systems and their functions in the human body. Knowledge about
connections that exists between major illnesses and major systems.

Section A

LO2: Describe the main systems in the human body and their functions.

K -5: Describe the key function of a selected anatomical system.

1. Select one system that is found in the human body and explain its function in detail. Diagrams
are to be included in the space provided.
(5 marks)

System:

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C - 2: Identify how two different body organs can work together to produce an identified function

Select two organs and clearly explain how the two organs complement each other to carry out a
particular function.

(6 marks)

Example: The kidneys and the urinary bladder removes excessive water, salts and waste products from
the blood and body and controls pH.

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Section B

LO 3: Recognise major illnesses linked to the major systems in the human body.

K – 8: List two major illnesses related to a defined system in the body.

i. Identify and discuss two major illnesses that can be found in the human body. Write a short
paragraph to explain and describe the causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention, and risk
factors
(5 marks)

Illness: Illness:

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ii. C – 4: Explain how a particular illness affects the normal functioning of the human body
(6 marks)

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Select another illness that affect the normal functioning of the human body. Your answer, should
include the causes, symptoms, treatment and a clear understanding of how such illness affect the
functioning of the human body

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