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FIS2603 Assignment 2 Semester 1 | Due 17 April 2025. All questions answered. Question 1
Evaporation is an important mechanism for eliminating heat, particularly on a hot day or
when exercising. What are some of the negative consequences of this mechanism of heat
loss? [5]
Question 2
Discuss the following:
2.1. The transport and storage or iron. (10)
2.2. Heat loss through radiation and conduction in full. (10)
2.3. How the HIV virus incapacitates the immune system and leads to the advanced stage. (10)
[30]
Question 3
Answer the following insight questions:
3.1. Rodger has suffered a stroke which was caused by thrombus passing through a
section in the brain. The doctor ordered the immediate treatment of the condition
with t-PA (tissue plasminogen activator). Discuss the reason. (5)
3.2. Patient B has had their stomach removed which has led to the development of a
vitamin deficiency. What vitamin could he be deficient of and what condition of the
blood is he likely to develop? (5)
3.3. Naomi has had a heart transplant. The surgeon sends him home with
immunosuppressant drugs which he will be taking for the rest of his life. Why
would this be? How will the use these drugs impact the patient? (5)
[15]
TOTAL:[50]
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