Unit Award Scheme

shown knowledge of

1. the structure of the brain

2. how the brain sends and receives messages

3. at least four possible causes of brain damage, ie hereditary defect, damage at birth, road accidents, tumours

4. the structure of the nervous system

5. how the nervous system works

6. the structure and function of the skin

7. the structure and function of the tongue and taste buds

8. how we sense smells through our nose

9. the structure and function of the eye

10. the structure and function of the ear

11. the position of the main endocrine glands ie pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, ovaries, testes, pancreas

12. the function of hormones i.e. thyroxide, adrenalin, oestrogen, insulin, testosterone.