NZQA registered unit standard
27457 version 2
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Title
Describe the anatomy and physiology of systems and associated
organs of the human body
Level
3
Credits
4
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the
anatomy and physiology of systems and associated organs of
the human body.
Classification
Health, Disability, and Aged Support > Core Health
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
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References
Drake, R., Vogl, A.W. and Mitchell, A.W.M. (2010) Gray’s Anatomy for Students (2nd
ed). Philadelphia: Churchill Livingston.
Marieb, E.N. (2009). Essentials of human anatomy and physiology (9th ed.). San
Francisco, CA: Pearson/Benjamin Cummings.
Martini, F.L. (2009). Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology with IP 10-System suite.
(8th ed). New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
Thibodeau, G.A. and Patton, K.T. (2006) Anatomy & Physiology (6th ed). Missouri:
Mosby.
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Definitions
Anatomy in the context of this unit standard refers to the study, classification, and
description of the shape, structure, positions (location), and interrelation of the
systems and associated organs of the human body.
Physiology in the context of this unit standard refers to the study of the mechanical,
physical, and biochemical functions of the systems and associated organs of the
human body.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Describe the anatomy and physiology of systems and associated organs of the human
body.
Range
cardiovascular, respiratory, musculo-skeletal, endocrine, nervous, digestive
systems and associated organs.
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NZQA registered unit standard
27457 version 2
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Evidence requirements
1.1
The anatomy of systems and associated organs of the human body is described
in accordance with the references.
1.2
The physiology of systems and associated organs of the human body is
described in accordance with the references.
Planned review date
31 December 2016
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
17 June 2011
31 December 2012
Revision
2
19 January 2012
N/A
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