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QU006413 Human Anatomy and Physiology 3 6

Assignment Title Assignment 3- The Role of the kidney in excretion

The kidney plays an important role in the homeostasis and the excretion of waste products
from the human body. There are 2 parts to this assignment:

Part 1. Describe the gross and microscopic structure involved in the formation of urine in
the kidney by completing the table below

Letter/Number Structure Function

C
 D

Part 2: Describe the processes involved in the formation of urine in the kidney. You must
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 include the process of ultra filtration, selective reabsorption and secretion(6.1 ) Explain
the role of ADH in the process of osmoregulation. (6.2)

WORD COUNT: 1000 for part 2

All work must be referenced using the HARVARD SYSTEM with a complete reference list.
You will acquire this skill in your study skills lessons.

Grade Descriptor profile GD2 GD3 GD7

awarded for this assignment X X

Date Handed Out: Submission Deadline: Actual Date Submitted:

w/c 05/02/24 w/c 12/02/24

Extension Request
Formal Extension Request: Yes No
Extension Deadline:
Tutor/Assessor Signature to
Agree Extension:
Actual Date Submitted:
Resubmission Deadline
Resubmission Deadline: w/c 18/02/24
Date Resubmission
Submitted:
Date Returned to Student:
Referral Request? Yes No

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Tutor/Assessor:
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where I have drawn on the work of others, I have referenced this in accordance with the
College Policy.
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Assessment Information

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Assignment Title The Role of the Kidney in Excretion
Assessment Criteria
6.1 Describe the process involved in the formation of urine in the kidney.
Explain the role of ADH in the process of osmoregulation.
6.2

Grade Descriptors –
This assignment is graded using elements from the grade descriptors below
If you achieve all assessment criteria listed above at Level 3, you will be awarded a Pass.
To gain a Merit or Distinction, your work must match the performance described in the
following grade descriptors.
Grade To achieve a Merit: To achieve a Distinction:
Descriptor
GD2 The student’s work makes relevant The student’s work makes relevant
use of facts and theories that goes use of facts and theories that goes
Application of beyond the minimum required to pass beyond the minimum required to pass
Knowledge using very good levels of consistency using excellent levels of consistency
and accuracy and accuracy

GD7 The student’s work is structured in a The student’s work is structured in a

Quality way that is generally logical and fluent way that is consistently logical and
and taken as a whole, demonstrates a fluent and taken as a whole,
very good response to the demands demonstrates an excellent response
of tasks to the demands of the tasks

Additional Guidance
To achieve a Merit: To achieve a Distinction:
To achieve GD2 at a Merit a very good knowledge To achieve GD2 at a Distinction an excellent
base should be generally evident across this knowledge base should be consistently evident
assessment criteria. across this assessment criteria.

To achieve GD7 at a Merit your report should be
generally well written, with minimal spelling,
punctuation and grammar errors. You should pay
attention to the word count (+/- 10%). Show very
good use of in-text citation and Harvard style of
referencing
To achieve GD7 at a Distinction your report
should be consistently well written, with
evidence of proof reading through very minimal
spelling, punctuation and grammar errors. You
should strictly adhere to the word count (+/-
10%). Show excellent use of in-text citation
and Harvard style of referencing

Assignment Feedback and Grading

Date Handed Out: Submission Deadline: Tutor/Assessor:

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 Internally Moderated: Yes No Moderation Date:

Submission Feedback (referring to Assessment Criteria achievement):

Assessment Criteria Achieved

LOs ACs Covered Achieved Resubmitted Referral
LO6 AC 6.1
LO6 AC 6.2

Resubmission Feedback (where appropriate)

Grade Descriptor Comment Grade Awarded

GD2

Application of
Knowledge

GD7

Quality

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Learner Feedback

Reflect on your academic progress. Critical reflection is a well-established means by

which all students, at all levels of study, are encouraged to think about their own progress
and development, acknowledging where progress has been made and identifying areas for
further improvement and development.

How would you score your approach to this assignment?

1- Significant Strength 2 – Strength 3 – Competent 4- Development Needed
5 -Significant Development Needed
Time set aside for study     

Organisation of your research     

Satisfaction with the submission     

Meeting the hand in deadline     

What gaps did you identify in your knowledge in completing this assignment?
What did you do about this?

Which skills did you find most challenging? What could you do to improve these
skills?

What would you do differently next time?

What would you change in this assignment to make it clearer for you to complete
successfully?

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Date:
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