Unit Award Scheme

116223 BLOOD AND ORGANS (UNIT 5): CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	the circulatory system being composed of the heart and blood vessels	Student completed work
2	at least two functions of the circulatory system	Student completed work
3	the name of at least three major arteries and the key functions of each, ie which organ it supplies, whether it carries oxygenated or deoxygenated blood	Student completed work
4	the name of at least six major veins, including the hepatic portal vein, and the key information about each one, ie which organ it is associated with and whether it carries oxygenated or deoxygenated blood	Student completed work
acquired an understanding of
5	what coronary heart disease is	Student completed work
6	how restricted blood flow to the heart muscle can lead to a heart attack	Student completed work
shown knowledge of
7	at least three risk factors which can lead to coronary disease, eg a diet high in saturated fat, smoking, inactivity	Student completed work
acquired an understanding of
8	why increased blood pressure makes the build up of fatty deposits more likely.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 12 November 2021Level - Level Two