HCS1060 Digestive System
Introductory · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services
- Description
- Students acquire the attitudes, skills and knowledge for achieving and maintaining digestive health, and gain an appreciation for practising a healthy lifestyle as it pertains to the individual, family, peers and community.
- Prerequisite
- HSS1010: Health Services Foundations
- Supporting courses
- HSS1020: Nutrition & Wellness REC2010: Nutrition for Recreation Activities & Sport
Outcomes The student will:
1 explain the basic anatomy and functions of the digestive system
1.1 define common terms related to the digestive system using a list of prefixes, roots and suffixes
1.2 name and locate the organs and structures of the digestive tract, including the following:
1.2.1 the mouth, tongue and teeth
1.2.2 the pharynx and esophagus
1.2.3 the stomach
1.2.4 the small intestine, including the duodenum, jejunum and ileum
1.2.5 the large intestine, including the cecum, appendix, ascending, descending and sigmoid colons, rectum and anus
1.3 name and locate the following accessory organs of the digestive system:
1.3.1 salivary glands
1.3.2 liver
1.3.3 gallbladder
1.3.4 pancreas
1.4 locate important sphincters in the digestive system
1.5 define the processes of digestion, absorption and elimination
1.6 categorize the organs of the digestive tract and accessory organs according to function in the processes of digestion, absorption and elimination
1.7 differentiate between mechanical and chemical digestion
2 analyze the processes of digestion and elimination
2.1 describe the role of enzymes in the process of digestion
2.2 identify the products of digestion related to enzymes (sugars, peptides, glycerol and fatty acids)
2.3 describe the role of water in the process of digestion
2.4 explain the process of digestion in each of the organs of the digestive tract from ingestion through to elimination by:
2.4.1 explaining the function of each organ
2.4.2 identifying the nutrients digested in each organ
2.4.3 explaining the action of secretions and enzymes in each organ
2.5 explain the process of absorption, including:
2.5.1 describing how nutrients are moved into the circulatory system
2.5.2 explaining the importance of surface area and the folding of membranes in the small intestine
2.5.3 explaining the absorption of simple sugars
2.5.4 explaining the absorption of fats
2.5.5 explaining the absorption of vitamins and minerals
2.5.6 explaining the absorption of amino acids
2.6 explain control mechanisms for the process of digestion, including:
2.6.1 describing the importance of controlling rate of movement
2.6.2 describing the importance of controlling secretions in each organ
2.6.3 identifying the basic roles of the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system
2.6.4 summarizing hormonal controls in the digestive system
2.6.5 differentiating between hunger and appetite
2.7 describe the process of elimination and detoxification in the liver
2.8 describe the process of elimination in the large intestine and factors that inhibit or alter regular elimination
3 analyze nutrition at the cellular level
3.1 define metabolism and metabolic rate
3.2 state the difference between catabolism and anabolism
3.3 describe factors that affect metabolic rate
3.4 define cellular respiration
3.5 recognize glucose as the main source of energy at the cellular level
3.6 explain the action of insulin
3.7 differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, based on:
3.7.1 age of onset
3.7.2 recent trends
4 evaluate factors that contribute to the promotion and maintenance of a healthy digestive system
4.1 summarize the role of the digestive system in achieving and maintaining wellness
4.2 list and describe the role of the major nutrients
4.3 explain the impact of hydration on healthy digestion
4.4 summarize the basic effects of aging on the function of the digestive system
4.5 predict the effect of lifestyle choices on the wellness of the digestive system, including choices related to cultural beliefs and practices
4.6 recommend preventative lifestyle choices required for digestive wellness, including describing the relationship of:
4.6.1 active living to digestive health
4.6.2 proper nutrition to digestive health
5 explain the basic pathology and treatment of digestive conditions
5.1 summarize the signs and symptoms of common digestive conditions
5.2 summarize causes of digestive system pathologies
5.3 describe diagnostic procedures available for these conditions
5.4 summarize medical and integrative health treatments available for conditions of the digestive system
5.5 summarize the role of dietary management for the treatment and management of various conditions
5.6 describe the impact of pathologies of the digestive system on other body systems
5.7 explain the social, emotional and economic impact of these conditions on the individual, family, peers and community
5.8 summarize community resources available for people living with digestive system pathologies
6 demonstrate basic competencies
6.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
6.1.1 communicate
6.1.2 manage information
6.1.3 use numbers
6.1.4 think and solve problems
6.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
6.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
6.2.2 be responsible
6.2.3 be adaptable
6.2.4 learn continuously
6.2.5 work safely
6.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
6.3.1 work with others
6.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
7 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
7.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
7.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices
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