Trainee Assessment
Anatomy and
physiology
Unit standard Version Level Credits
27457 Describe the anatomy and physiology of systems and associated organs of the human body
3 3 6
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Task 1: The human body
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Unit Standard(s) Version Level Credits
27457 Describe the anatomy and physiology of systems and associated organs of the human body
3 3 6
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Definitions
Anatomy is the study, classification, and description of the shape, structure, positions (location),
Task One: The human body
This task has questions about the following six body systems:
cardio-vascular. respiratory. musculo-skeletal. endocrine. nervous. digestive (gastro-intestinal).
1 For each body system you will name and describe the anatomy (parts) of the system and the associated organs.
2 For each body system describe the physiology (functions) of the system and the associated organs, what are its functions?
You may choose to answer questions for the above systems or you may wish to describe other systems.
Other systems might include:
urinary.
reproductive.
skin.
sensory.
immune.
another system you identify yourself.
If you choose your own body systems (this can be none or up to all 6) you need to attach your own documentation and include enough detail to cover the following:
1
For each body system you choose you must name and describe the anatomy (parts) of the system and the associated organs.2
For each body system you choose you must describe the physiology (functions) of the system and the associated organs i.e. what does it do?Anatomy and physiology (US 27457 v3) Trainee Assessment © Careerforce – Issue 2.0 | June 2015 6
Cardiovascular system
1
Label the following parts of the cardiovascular system
2
What is the cardiovascular system and what are its functions?
3
There are unique organs of the cardiovascular system that play a very
specific role. For the organs listed below, describe how each carries out
its function in the cardiovascular system?
Heart:
Arteries:
Capillaries:
Veins:
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Respiratory system
4
Label the following parts of the respiratory system
A.
B.
C.
5
What is the respiratory system and what are its functions?
A.
B.
6
There are unique parts of the respiratory system that play a very specific
role. For the organs listed below, describe how each carries out its
function in the cardiovascular system?
The nose and the pharynx:
Larynx:
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Musculoskeletal system
7
Label the following parts of the musculoskeletal system
8
Name the
three
different types of muscle and describe their functions.
__________________ muscle:
__________________ muscle:
9
Describe the following parts of the skeletal system and explain their role
as part of this system.
Bones:
Joints:
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Endocrine system
10
Label the following parts of the endocrine system
A.
B.
C.
D.
11
What is the function of the endocrine system?
A. B.
D. C.
12
Using the parts of the endocrine system you identified in question 10;
restate the name of the part below and describe how that organ carries
out its function in the system?
A.
B.
C.
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Nervous system
13
Label the following parts of the nervous system
14
What is the nervous system and what are its functions?
15
There are unique parts of the nervous system that play a very specific
role. Name
three
unique parts (these can include but do not have to be
limited to the parts named in question 13) below and describe how that
part/organ carries out its function in the system?
1.
2.
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Digestive system
16
Label the following parts of the digestive system
A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H.
17
What is the digestive system and what are its functions?
A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H.
18
Describe the following parts/organs of the digestive system and explain
their role as part of this system.
Mouth:
Pharynx and oesophagus:
Stomach:
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Large intestine:
Liver:
Task 1: Assessor feedback to trainee
When the assessor agrees you have completed this task successfully, they will sign it off on the assessment summary page at the front of this assessment.