12.5Assignment Front Sheet

Learner name / Target / Assessor name
Ms Fensome
Date issued / Completion date / Submitted on
12/10/2015 / 13/11/2015
Unit number and title
Unit 12:Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction
Assignment title / The role of the reproductive system
In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria.
Criteria reference / To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the learner is able to: / Task No. / Evidence
P7 / Explain how the structure of the reproductive system relates to their functions.
Table on Sex Hormone / 1
Leaflets on pregnancy, birth and menstrual cycle / 2
M5 / Report on the common tests performed to measure fertility.
Worksheet on the ovary / 3
Report on the causes of infertility / 4
D4 / Evaluate data concerning the levels of sex hormones at different times in the menstrual cycle in relation to fertility.
Interpretation of data on hormone levels / 5
Learner declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged.
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Assignment 12.5Brief

Qualification / BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science (Applied Biology)
Unit number and title / Unit 12:Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction
Start date / 12/10/2015
Deadline / 13/11/2015
Assessor name / Ms Fensome
Assignment title / The Role of the reproductive system
The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how the structure of the human reproductive system relates to the functions
Scenario:
You work in a fertility clinic and as part of staff development you have been asked to put together a presentation and resources to show to other members of staff.
Task 1 / P7: Explain how the structure of the reproductive system relates to their functions.
Research the main sex hormones that are found in males and females and design a table showing the function of each sex hormone, where it is produced, the target organ for the hormone and the normal levels that are found in the body
Due date: This provides evidence for P7
Task 2 / P7: Explain how the structure of the reproductive system relates to their functions.
You are going to prepare information sheets to be put into a pack to distribute to expectant mothers.
Sheet 1: The menstrual cycle
  • The two pituitary hormones (FSH & LH) What they control
  • The two ovarian hormones (progesterone & Oestrogen) What they control
  • A diagram showing the hormonal control of the menstrual cycle with a clear written explanation of what is happening.
  • What fertilisation is
  • When the optimum time for fertilisation is
  • Signs of pregnancy
  • How a pregnancy test works
Sheet 2: Pregnancy
  • How long a pregnancy lasts
  • The three trimesters of pregnancy
  • How the female hormomes hCG, progesterone, oestrogen, oxytocin, endorphins and relaxin affect the body during pregnancy
  • What is happening to the female body during the three trimesters
  • How the fetus is developing during the three trimesters
  • Environmental influences on embryonic development such as eating the wrong foods (raw eggs etc), smoking, drinking alcohol, drug taking, pain medication (ibuprofen) caffeine
Sheet 3: Birth and lactation
  • What triggers labour to start
  • What happens at each of the three stages of labour
  • Possible pain relief during labour
  • Why it is best to breastfeed
  • Which hormones control lactation
Due date: This provides evidence for P7
Task 3 / M5: Report on the common tests performed to measure fertility.
The worksheet that you have been given shows a section through a human ovary and shows the stages of development of a Graafian follicle, ovulation and the formation and regression of the corpus luteum. Annotate the different stages to show what is happening and discuss any hormones that are involved.
Due date: This provides evidence for M5
Task 4 / M5: Report on the common tests performed to measure fertility.
You are going to prepare a written report on the causes and treatments of infertility. Your report must include the following:
  1. Causes of infertility in males
  2. Causes of infertility in females
  3. Testing in males and females, including sperm testing, blood testing, Chlamydia testing, transvaginal ultrasound scan and x-rays of the fallopian tubes.
  4. Hormonal treatments to improve fertility in females
  5. Possible ways of increasing the chances of parenthood

Due date: This provides evidence for M5
Task 5 / D4: Evaluate data concerning the levels of sex hormones at different times in the menstrual cycle in relation to fertility.
Your task is to interpret data on hormone levels. You will be given four different patient scenarios, their symptoms and results from their blood tests. For each of the patients you need to explain what their problem is and relate this to a normal functioning body. You need to explain their blood results carefully and explain the effect that their levels are having on their body function
Due date: This provides evidence for D4
Evidence checklist
[Summarise evidence required, e.g. ‘leaflet’, ‘presentation notes’ etc.] / [tick boxes]
Table on Sex Hormone
Leaflets on pregnancy, birth and menstrual cycle
Worksheet on the ovary
Report on the causes of infertility
Interpretation of data on hormone levels
Sources of information
Textbooks
Adds J et al – Respiration and Coordination (Nelson Advanced Science: Biology Series) (Nelson Thornes, 2005) ISBN 9780748774890
Boyle M et al – Human Biology (Collins Advanced Science Series) (Collins Educational, 2002)
ISBN 9780007135998
Johnson M D – Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, 3rd Edition (Benjamin Cummings, 2005) ISBN 9780805372014
Pickering W R – A-level Advanced Human Biology Through Diagrams (Oxford University Press, 2001) ISBN 9780199141968
Tortora G J – Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (John Wiley & Sons, 2005) ISBN 9780471718710
Journals
The Journal of Physiological Sciences
The Journal of Physiology – Published on behalf of the Physiological Society
Websites
Biology site
Health and safety guidance on blood borne viruses
Human anatomy online
The kidneys and how they work
Disorders of nutrition and metabolism
Menstrual cycle
Social biology revision
Fertility tests
This brief has been verified as being fit for purpose
Assessor / Ms Fensome
Signature / Date / 06/07/2015
Internal verifier / Mrs Turner-Smith
Signature / Date / 06/07/2015
Assessor's comments
Qualification / BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science / Assessor name / Ms Fensome
Unit number and title / Unit 12 Physiology of human regulation and reproduction / Learner name
Criteria reference / To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the learner is able to: / Achieved?
P7 / Explain how the structure of the reproductive system relates to their functions.
M5 / Report on the common tests performed to measure fertility.
D4 / Evaluate data concerning the levels of sex hormones at different times in the menstrual cycle in relation to fertility.
Learner feedback
Assessorfeedback
Assessor signature / Date
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