explanation of the structure and functions of blood tissue

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Transport and Respiration
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Name of Centre:

Croydon College

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Level Achieved: L3
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Title of Access to HE Diploma: Nursing
Unit title(s): Transport and Respiration Unit code(s): CBB067
Learner:
Tutor/Assessor: R. Aziz, C. Mehta, A. Francis

Description of Assignment:

1) An explanation of the structure and functions of blood tissue

2) A drawn diagram with an accompanying explanation of the structure and function of the heart

3) An explanation of the three types of circulation found in the body and a diagnosis and explanation of a stroke patient

4) Interpretation and explanation of a graph showing the relationship between cardiac output and blood pressure.

5) An explanation of the structure and function of the three main blood vessels and a diagnosis and explanation of a haemorrhage

6) A drawn diagram of the respiratory system and explanations of the structure and function of these.

7) An explanation of the processes of ventilation and the pressure changes as well as an explanation of the effects of a puncture wound to the thoracic cavity.

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Date set: 21st December 2018 Date for draft submission
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Date for final
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 The explanations and evaluations in this work have been developed and written by me.

 I have not submitted material copied from the Internet, text books or other sources in place of my own thinking and writing.

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 I understand that referencing the names of authors whose ideas I have used without including my own interpretation of those ideas, does not meet the assessment criteria and cannot attract the Pass, Merit or Distinction grades.

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Level 3 Unit title:
Learning outcomes Assessment criteria
This is what you will learn on the unit. This is what you must be able to demonstrate that you can do in your assignment in order to achieve the unit.
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Understand the major components and functions of the blood 1.1. Explain the major components and functions of blood
2. Understand the structure and function of the heart. 2.1. Explain the structure of the heart in relation to its function
3. Understand the role of the heart in circulation 3.1. Differentiate between the coronary, pulmonary, and systematic circulation
3.2. Explain the function of the heart in relation to the cardiac cycle

3.3. Interpret the relationship between blood pressure and cardiac output.

4. Understand the structure and function of arteries, veins and capillaries and their role in transport 4.1. Explain the structure of arteries, veins and capillaries in relation to their functions
5. Understand the structure and function of the respiratory system and the transport of respiratory gases 5.1. Explain the structure of the respiratory system in relation to its function and the transport of respiratory gases.
6. Understand the mechanisms of pulmonary ventilation 6.1. Explain the mechanism of breathing (pulmonary ventilation).
6.2. Explain pressure changes in the thorax during breathing (pulmonary ventilation).