Topic 1: Reproduction (10 marks total)
Endometrial tissue contains glandular structures relevant to Jessica’s reproductive function. Explain the role of this glandular tissue in reproductive function, including any likely changes from normal in the secretion and resultant effects for Jessica. (4 marks)
Considering Jessica and her current circumstances, describe the role of oestrogen and explain whether you expect her oestrogen levels to be varied from normal. Your discussion should include the homeostatic regulation of female reproductive physiology and the relevant glands and hormones in your response. (6 marks)
Topic 2: Renal (5 marks total)
Evaluate Jessica’s urinalysis. Using your knowledge of normal kidney function and urine formation, explain any abnormal values, and the possible underlying mechanisms. (5 marks)
Topic 3: Digestion/metabolism (10 marks total)
Jessica supplements her diet with a daily protein shake after exercise.
Discuss why maintenance of adequate protein intake is important for Jessica’s for bone health. (2 marks)
Discuss the mechanical and chemical events required to absorb the ingested protein in Jessica’s shake. (4.5 marks)
State the hormone that is MOST active in maintaining Jessica’s blood glucose levels during a marathon. Explain your answer. (3.5 marks)
Topic 4: Pharmacology (7 marks total)
Jessica has used Nurofen Gel to ease her aching muscles.
Discuss the benefits of this route of administration over an oral capsule in providing a higher bioavailability of the drug. (4 marks)
Discuss the importance of the half-life of a drug. What is the estimated half-life of ibuprofen (the active ingredient in Nurofen gel)? Using this estimate, calculate the amount of time it would take to achieve steady-state concentration and explain the importance of achieving steady state
Endometrial tissue contains glandular structures relevant to Jessica’s reproductive function. Explain the role of this glandular tissue in reproductive function, including any likely changes from normal in the secretion and resultant effects for Jessica. (4 marks)
Considering Jessica and her current circumstances, describe the role of oestrogen and explain whether you expect her oestrogen levels to be varied from normal. Your discussion should include the homeostatic regulation of female reproductive physiology and the relevant glands and hormones in your response. (6 marks)
Topic 2: Renal (5 marks total)
Evaluate Jessica’s urinalysis. Using your knowledge of normal kidney function and urine formation, explain any abnormal values, and the possible underlying mechanisms. (5 marks)
Topic 3: Digestion/metabolism (10 marks total)
Jessica supplements her diet with a daily protein shake after exercise.
Discuss why maintenance of adequate protein intake is important for Jessica’s for bone health. (2 marks)
Discuss the mechanical and chemical events required to absorb the ingested protein in Jessica’s shake. (4.5 marks)
State the hormone that is MOST active in maintaining Jessica’s blood glucose levels during a marathon. Explain your answer. (3.5 marks)
Topic 4: Pharmacology (7 marks total)
Jessica has used Nurofen Gel to ease her aching muscles.
Discuss the benefits of this route of administration over an oral capsule in providing a higher bioavailability of the drug. (4 marks)
Discuss the importance of the half-life of a drug. What is the estimated half-life of ibuprofen (the active ingredient in Nurofen gel)? Using this estimate, calculate the amount of time it would take to achieve steady-state concentration and explain the importance of achieving steady state