Assignment Task

Section A: Short-answer questions on the topics of anatomy and physiology (LO1)

1. Describe the functions of the cardiovascular system. 
2. What are the components of quadricep muscles? What movements do these muscles create? 
3. What are the autonomic, sensory, and motor assessments commonly performed in the lower limbs? 
4. Explain a negative feedback loop of calcium regulation. 
5. Explain a metabolic syndrome.

Section B: Short-answer questions related to a case study on human locomotion (LO2)

1. What did you observe in the expert patient’s gait? What are the differences between the expert patient’s gait characteristics and a typical 25-year-old person’s gait? Please provide at least 4 examples of gait observation. (A table comparison with appropriate references)
2. What are the mechanisms which the patient employed to help improve their balance during walking?
3. The expert patient reported having ‘fear of falling’ due to previous history of fall. What is fear of falling? How may this condition affect the expert patient’s gait?

Section C: Short-answer questions related to a case study on dermatological conditions (LO3)

Mr A presented in the clinic with red lesions across both feet. He reported that the lesions first appeared 3 months ago and that they were very itchy. He thought he might be allergic to something that he used so he tried different socks and shoes, but symptoms did not improve. He tried putting emollient on the areas but there was no change in symptoms either. Mr A works as a swimming instructor and owns two dogs.

From the case study above, answer the following questions.

1. Provide 4 differential diagnoses for this skin condition. 
2. Select a working diagnosis from your answers for question 1. Provide your justifications for the selected working diagnosis. 
3. Describe your short-, medium- and long-term management plans for this patient.
4. Describe the prognosis for this condition.