Month: February 2019

An excerpt from previous naturopathy assignments HLT60512. Provide a brief, one-line description of what makes up the following six levels of organisation in the human body. Six levels of Organisation of the Human Body (AIAS, 2018) Chemical Level Atoms and molecules including oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen Cellular Level...

Excerpts from previous naturopathy assignments HLT60512.  Describe the role of the respiratory system (include pulmonary function, gas exchange and regulation and adjustment of respiration)? The Respiratory System carries oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (Co2) to and from the blood respectively. Pulmonary function (PF) pertains to lung mechanics such as...

Excerpts from previous naturopathy assignment HLT60512.  Briefly describe the role of the gastrointestinal system (including motility, secretion, and movement of food, digestion and absorption)? The stomach has motile movements which propel food to the duodenum, its role in digestion is limited as it consists mainly of hydrochloric acid (HCL)...

Excerpts from previous naturopathy assignments HLT60512.  Briefly describe the role of the musculoskeletal system, including the roles of the muscles in maintaining posture and movement The musculoskeletal system regulates temperature, provides structure, and movement, and essential minerals for the bodies functions; such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, silica, and other...

Excerpts from previous naturopathy assignments HLT60512. Description of the cardiac cycle and the different phases The CC is measured in each heartbeat. Two sounds can be heard when listening with a stethoscope. Lub: the sound of atrioventricular valves closing, and dub: the semi lunar valves closing. CC viewed on...

Excerpts from previous naturopathy assignments HLT60512. Defining Immunity and Allergy Immunity Mosby’s Medical Dictionary defines Immunity as: ‘the quality of being insusceptible to or unaffected by a particular disease or condition. Kinds of immunity are acquired immunity, active immunity, and passive immunity’ (Mosby’s Medical Dictionary, 9th edition., 2009). Allergy...

Excerpts from previous naturopathy assignments HLT60512.  The Urogenital System The urogenital system, fluid balance, renal function and micturition Blood composition, detoxification, blood pressure and hormonal functions are regulated by the urogenital system. The kidneys are continuously processing and removing nitrogenous waste, and balancing Ions such as H+ and Bicarbonate....

Excerpts from previous naturopathy assignments HLT60512. Brief Description of Erythropoietin Erythropoietin Defective production of erythropoietin is responsible for blood disorder, such as thalassaemia where the RBC can’t carry enough oxygen, and polycythaemia where RBC are produced (Sherwood, 2010, pp. 404-412) Haemostasis Stops blood loss from wounds, and platelets in...

Excerpts from previous naturopathy assignments HLT60512.  Brief description of the function of haematopoietic stem cells. NIH reports that Stem cells can develop into different types of cells and can serve as an internal repair system in the tissues they occupy. They have the potential to remain a stem cell...

Excerpts from previous naturopathy assignments HLT60512. Brief Description of Foetal Circulation Standford Children’s Health Hospital describes Foetal Circulation as follows: Foetal circulation allows for nutrients to be transferred from the mother to foetus, and for wasted to be carried away from the amniotic fluid. The umbilical cord is connected...