1.1 Explain the structure and function of the urinary system
WNI083 The Urinary system
Student Name
Diploma Title
Access to HE: Health Professionals
Subject Group:
Biological Science
Unit title:
The Urinary system
Unit Code:
WNI083
Unit Status
Graded
Credit Value
3 Credits
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Assignment Number (if applicable)
Assignment Title
Report
Date set:
6/1/24
Submission Date and Time:
07/3/25
Draft permitted (Y/N)/deadline
No
Method of Submission
Word doc into Turnitin (no pdfs or Google docs)
Date Submitted:
Approved Late Submission Date
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Learning Outcome
Assessment criteria applied to this assignment*
Understand the human urinary system.
1.1 Explain the structure and function of the urinary system.
1.2 Explain the microanatomy of the kidney.
Understand the maintenance of water and salt balance.
2.1 Explain the role of the kidneys in maintaining blood volume, blood pH and osmolality.
2.2 Discuss how this balance can be influenced by environmental factors
Understand common diseases of the urinary system.
3.1 Analyse how common diseases affect the function of the urinary system.
3.2 Discuss the wider effects of kidney disease on the human body.
Grading Standard
To achieve a Merit:
The student’s work or performance
To achieve a Distinction:
The student’s work or performance
Grading standard 1
Knowledge and Understanding
a. generally demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge appropriately in a given context showing breadth OR depth of knowledge in responding to the demands of the unit,
with
b. a very good understanding and use of
(choose from):
a. consistently demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge appropriately in a given context showing breadth OR depth of knowledge in responding to the demands of the unit,
with
b. an excellent understanding and use of
(choose from):
Grading standard 2
Subject Specific Skills
a. generally demonstrates an ability in selecting and using skills as required by the unit,
with
b. very good levels of:
accuracy
insight
interpretation
a. consistently demonstrates an ability in selecting and using skills as required by the unit,
with
b. excellent levels of:
accuracy
insight
interpretation
Grading Standard 3
Transferable Skills
a. demonstrates very good communication and/or presentation skills evidenced by the use and/or selection of:
imagery
spelling and punctuation
structure
c. generally adheres to academic conventions in use of specialist language and/or format in responding to the instructions set out in the assignment brief
a. demonstrates excellent communication and/or presentation skills evidenced by the use and/or selection of:
imagery
spelling and punctuation
structure
c. consistently adheres to academic conventions in use of specialist language and/or format in responding to the instructions set out in the assignment brief
Assignment Task Description (mapped to assessment criteria)
Assessment criteria
1. Write an illustrated report using appropriate specialist language which explains the function and role of the urinary system and kidneys, and how common diseases affect functionality of the urinary system and the human body.
The report should include
a) an explanation of the structure and function of the urinary system, to include
Cortex
Medulla
Renal Pelvis
Osmoregulation
Excretion
b) an explanation of the microanatomy of the kidneys, to include
the function of the nephron
the role of the following components in the process of blood filtration: Glomerulus, Bowman`s capsule, proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule and the collecting duct
the role of sodium in the reabsorption of substances
c) an explanation of the role of the kidneys in maintaining blood volume, blood ph and osmolality
d) a discussion how specific environmental factors can influence these functions must be discussed
e) An analysis of how two of the following common diseases affect the function of urinary system
high blood pressure
diabetes
heart disease
obesity
f) A discussion of the wider effects of kidney disease on the human body. Diagrams and images must be used. Ensure your report has a coherent flow. References must be included. The advisory word count is 2000
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