HLTAAP001 Recognise Healthy Body System SAB v3.3 - TheORY
HLTAAP001 Recognise Healthy Body System SAB v3.3 - TheORY
HLTAAP001 Recognise Healthy Body System SAB v3.3 - TheORY
[T H E O R Y T A S K S ]
This unit requires that you complete 3 assessment tasks. You are required to complete all tasks to
demonstrate competency in this unit.
Prerequisite
The prerequisite for this unit is NIL.
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and
performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job
role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:
worked effectively with information about the human body and its healthy
functioning in at least 3 different situations
KNOWLEDGE EVIDENCE
The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks
outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in
the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:
basic structure and functions of the body systems and associated components,
including:
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ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Assessment Type
Written/Oral questions
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TASK SUMMARY:
This is an open book test – you can use the Internet, textbooks and other documents to
help you with your answers if required.
You must answer all questions correctly.
Write your answers in the space provided.
If you need more space, you can use extra paper. All extra pieces of paper must include
your name and the question number/s you are answering.
You may like to use a computer to type your answers. Your assessor will tell you if you
can email them the file or if you need to print a hard copy and submit it.
Instructions to students:
QUESTION 1
a) Draw an arrow to identify the parts of the cardiovascular system to their location on the diagram.
Aorta
Left atrium
Left ventricle
Right ventricle
Right atrium
Pulmonary veins
Pulmonary arteries
b) Refer to the diagram above of the cardiovascular system and explain how blood flows through the heart.
QUESTION 2
a) Draw an arrow to identify the parts of the respiratory system to their location on the diagram.
Nasal cavity
Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
Right lung
Bronchiole
Pleura
QUESTION 3
a) Identify the three main parts of the muscular system and briefly explain the purpose of each.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
Pituitary gland
Thyroid gland
Parathyroid glands
Adrenal glands
Pineal gland
Reproductive glands
QUESTION 5
a) Identify the two parts of the nervous system and briefly explain their function.
1.
2.
Oesopagus
Liver
Stomach
Gall bladder
Duodenum
Jejunum
Ileum
Colon
Rectum
Anus
b) Describe the function of the digestive system, including how waste is removed from the body.
1.
2.
3.
4.
b) Describe the function of the urinary system as a whole, including its role in regulating fluid and electrolyte
balance in the body.
QUESTION 8
a) Identify the five main parts of the female reproductive system and provide a brief explanation of their
function.
1.
2.
4.
5.
b) Identify the three main parts of the male reproductive system and provide a brief explanation of their
function.
1.
2.
3.
Top layer
Middle layer
Deepest layer
Hair
Epidermis
Sebaceous gland
Dermis
Subcutaneous layer
Nerve
Touch receptor
QUESTION 10
Describe the function of the lymphatic system. In your response, identify the six lymphatic organs.
QUESTION 11
Describe in one paragraph each how each of the following functions occurs in the human body.
a) Smell
b) Taste
d) Equilibrium
e) Hearing
QUESTION 12
a) Provide a definition of ’cells’.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
O.
P.
Q.
R.
S.
Mitochondria
Ribosomes
Nucleus
Lysosomes
Endoplasmic reticulum
(smooth and rough)
d) Provide a definition of human body tissue. In your answer, identify the four principal types of tissue and
briefly explain their function.
1.
2.
3.
4.
6.
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10.
11.
QUESTION 13
a) Explain how food and nutrition affect health and contribute to a healthy body.
b) In the following table, explain the purpose of each food type and what foods or other locations it may be
obtained from.
Protein
Carbohydrate
Fat
Vitamin A
Vitamin B1
(Thiamine)
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
Sodium
Potassium
Calcium
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Terminology Definition
Analgesic
Anorexia
Arthritis
Breakthrough pain
Catheter
Diuretic
Dyspraxia
Hallucination
Infarction
Prosthesis
Scabies
Thrombosis
b) Explain how the integumentary and nervous system work together to ensure healthy body function.
QUESTION 17
a) Describe the function of the immune system.
Innate system
1.
2.
3.
e) List four healthy living strategies to help improve the immune system.
1.
2.
3.
4.
QUESTION 18
a) Explain how the body maintains its temperature when the outside atmosphere is hot.
b) Explain how the body maintains its temperature when the outside atmosphere is cold.
Ray has high blood pressure. His doctor is mindful that high blood pressure may lead to stroke or heart attack. Ray
is a long-term smoker and also needs to lose around 15 kilograms.
a) List six pieces of advice that the doctor should give Ray to help him manage his high blood pressure
(hypertension)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
b) Imagine you are Ray’s carer. Locate some information from reputable sources (for example, government health
websites, the Heart Foundation, your own local GP, brochures, fact sheets, articles, etc) that you could provide
to Ray to help him maintain his blood pressure and keep his body healthy. Try to find at least three pieces of
information.
Attach any hard copy documents to this assessment. If you have used websites, print out the pages
or provide the weblinks so your assessor can check them.
c) What symptoms are experienced by a person who has low blood pressure (hypotension)? What blood pressure
reading is considered to be low?
d) Imagine Ray had low blood pressure. List three pieces of advice that the doctor could give Ray to help him
manage it.
1.
2.
3.
QUESTION 20
a) Briefly explain the difference between active and passive physical activity.