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Assignment - Bioscience Questions

No pictures or flow diagrams are to be included in the assessment. Make sure there are in-text references throughout your answer.

Question 1 - Oxygen is an essential element in the human body. Answer the following: (400 words).

a. Q1: What is normal oxygen saturation levels in a healthy person? (20 words)

Q2: Why must oxygen saturation be kept in homeostatic range? (20 words)

b. Q1: Trace the pathway of oxygen delivery to cells in the body (commencing at the alveoli until it enters the cells). (160 words).

Q2: How does the knowledge of this process relate to nursing/midwifery practice when measuring a patient's oxygen saturation? (160 words).

Question 2 - Cardiovascular disease is a national health priority effecting many Australians. A healthy eating pattern can contribute to maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system. An important part of this eating pattern is to replace saturated fats with unsaturated fats. (200 words) Answer the following:

a. Q1: Name 2 dietary sources of saturated fats. (50 words).

Q2: Describe the effect a diet high in saturated fats can have on the structure and function of the cardiovascular system. (50 words).

b. Q1: Name two dietary sources of unsaturated fats. (50 words).

Q2: Describe the role unsaturated fats play in a healthy cardiovascular system. (50 words).

Note - This is Bioscience in nursing question First, I'd like to ask you to answer first 4 questions of 400 words.