OCR A2 GCE Health and Social Care (F921) Anatomy & Physiology in Practice
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Section/topic / Notes okay? / Happy?Musculo-Skeletal
and Neural Systems
Structure of the musculo-skeletal and neural systems:
Joints and types of joint
Neural system and brain
Functions of the musculo-skeletal and neural systems:
Dysfunction:
Multiple sclerosis:
Causes - genetic, lifestyle, infection (viral) and auto-immune
Diagnostic techniques:
Imaging techniques (MRI)
Evoked visual response
Spinal fluid analysis
Treatment:
Common medications Physiotherapy
Surgery
Future possibilities using stem cells Lifestyle changes
Cardio-vascular system
Structure of the cardio-vascular system
Function of the cardio-vascular system:
Cardiac cycle and its control
Dysfunction:
Coronary artery disease
Causes of dysfunction:
Diet, alcohol, smoking, genetic-disposition, lifestyle;
Diagnostic techniques:
Diagnostic imaging techniques - angiograms, cardiac ultrasound, blood pressure monitoring, electrocardiogram (ECG)
Treatment:
Heart surgery, medication, angioplasty, heart pacemakers, heart transplant surgery, prevention of rejection
Lifestyle changes
Respiratory System
Structure of the respiratory system
Function of the respiratory system: Inspiration/expiration
Oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange
Dysfunction:
Cystic fibrosis
Causes of dysfunction:
Genetic, lifestyle, pollutants (smoking/industrial)
Diagnostic techniques:
Imaging techniques, peak-flow monitoring, spirometry, blood tests, sweat test
Treatment:
Steroids, inhalers, antibiotics, lifestyle changes, physiotherapy, gene therapy
Digestive System
Gross structure of organs and glands of the alimentary canal (gut)
Basic function of the digestive system –process of digestion (including the main digestive enzymes) and absorption of food including the structure and function of gut villi
Dysfunction:
Celiac disease
Causes of dysfunction:
Diet, infection (helicobacter pylori) Psychological causes, lifestyle, genetic
Effects: weight loss, malabsorption, pain, deficiency diseases, hypoglycaemia
Diagnostic techniques:
Diagnostic imaging techniques, endoscopy, tissue biopsies, blood tests
Treatment:
Medication,
Lifestyle/dietary changes
Reproductive System
Gross structure of both female and male reproductive systems
Basic function of the reproductive system:
Menstrual cycle (role of hormones), fertilisation, pregnancy, birth
Possible causes of infertility in both genders
Diagnostic techniques:
Blood tests, sperm analysis, ultrasound, hystero-salpingogram, laparoscopy
Treatment:
Fertility treatments, IVF, sperm donation, lifestyle changes
Renal System
Gross structure of the renal system
Structure and function of a kidney tubule
Function of the renal system:
Urine production, osmoregulation
Dysfunction:
Renal failure
Causes:
Infection, raised blood pressure, lifestyle
Diagnostic techniques:
Diagnostic imaging techniques, blood tests, urine dipsticks/urine analysis
Treatment:
Kidney transplant, dialysis, medication
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