Other than the core units in the syllabus, learners will also be taught: 

The Male Reproductive System 

• Anatomy and function of: penis; scrotum; testes; seminiferous tubules; Leydig cells; epididymis; vas deferens; ejaculatory duct; urethra; seminal vesicles; prostate gland; bulbourethral glands.
• Spermatogenesis: stages in production of spermatozoa; importance of mitosis and meiosis.
• Hormone regulation: hypothalamus; anterior pituitary, GnRH, FSH; LH; Leydig cells, androgens (testosterone).

The Female Reproductive System

• Anatomy and function of: ovaries; follicle; corpus luteum; oviduct; endometrium; cervix; vagina. Oogenesis: stages in the production of ova; importance of mitosis and meiosis.
• Hormone regulation of the menstrual flow, proliferative and secretory phases of menstrual cycle: LH, FSH, oestrogen, progesterone.
• Post-fertilisation changes: parturition; lactation; hormone control (HCG, oestrogen, oxytocin, prostaglandins).
• Placenta structure and function. Maternal and foetal parts (chorionic villi, the umbilical cord).
• Pre-embryonic development: first two weeks – progression to blastocyte stage. Implantation. Formation of the three primary germ layers. Maintenance of the corpus luteum by hCG. Postfertilisation hormone control (hCG, oestrogen, oxytocin, prostaglandins).
• Embryonic development: two weeks post-fertilisation to end of week eight. Body cavities, neural tube and primitive organ systems forming.
• Foetal development: further development and differentiation of the structures formed as an embryo. Growth, fat deposit under skin and weight gain.

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Typically, a Diploma will require a minimum of TWO Core Unit Assessments (CUA) per subject set selected, but refer to the individual Diploma Rule of Combination for further clarification. 

The CUA is an Ascentis-devised assignment covering the content found in the core unit. The assessment methodology for an individual unit can take a variety of forms and these are described in the unit specification. 

Examples of these are: 

• Essay
• Timed Assessment/End Test
• Presentations (with hand-outs/notes)
• Laboratory Report
• Micro-Teach
• Case Study ▪ Report

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