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FIS2603
Assignment 2
Semester 1 |
Due 17 April
2025
NO PLAGIARISM
[Pick the date]
[Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of
the document. Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of
the contents of the document.]
,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]
Evaporation is an essential process for heat loss, especially during hot weather or exercise, but it
can have some negative consequences:
1. Dehydration: Evaporation leads to the loss of water through sweat. If fluids are not
adequately replaced, this can result in dehydration, which can impair physical
performance, reduce heat tolerance, and lead to more serious conditions like heat
exhaustion or heat stroke.
2. Electrolyte Imbalance: Along with water, sweat also contains electrolytes such as
sodium, potassium, and chloride. Excessive evaporation without proper electrolyte
replacement can result in an imbalance, leading to muscle cramps, dizziness, and
confusion.
3. Skin Irritation: Continuous sweating due to evaporation can lead to skin irritation,
rashes, or even conditions like heat rash (prickly heat), especially if sweat accumulates on
the skin and doesn’t evaporate properly.
4. Overheating in Humid Environments: In humid conditions, the air is already saturated
with moisture, which limits the evaporation rate. This reduces the body's ability to cool
down effectively, leading to overheating, even if sweat is produced.
5. Increased Cardiovascular Stress: To maintain adequate fluid levels during evaporation,
the body requires increased blood flow to the skin for sweating. This can place additional
strain on the cardiovascular system, especially during intense physical activity or
prolonged heat exposure.
These consequences highlight the importance of maintaining proper hydration and managing
environmental conditions during heat exposure or physical exertion.
Evaporation is a crucial mechanism for heat loss, especially on hot days or during physical
activity. However, it can also have some negative consequences:
1. Dehydration: As sweat evaporates from the skin, it leads to the loss of water and
electrolytes (such as sodium and potassium). If fluid intake does not keep up with the
amount lost through sweat, dehydration can occur, which impairs bodily functions,
reduces performance, and can lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
2. Electrolyte Imbalance: Along with water, sweating also expels electrolytes. A
significant loss of electrolytes without proper replenishment can result in an imbalance,
leading to muscle cramps, weakness, dizziness, and even more severe conditions like
hyponatremia (low sodium levels).
3. Reduced Efficiency in High Humidity: In humid environments, evaporation becomes
less efficient because the air is already saturated with moisture. This makes it harder for
sweat to evaporate, leading to higher body temperatures and greater discomfort.
, 4. Skin Irritation: Prolonged sweating can cause skin irritation, rashes, or chafing,
particularly in areas where sweat accumulates, such as under the arms, around the
waistband, or between the thighs. This can lead to discomfort or even infections if not
managed properly.
5. Thermal Stress: While evaporation helps cool the body, it is not always enough to
maintain a safe body temperature during intense physical exertion in extreme heat. Over-
reliance on evaporation for heat loss without adequate hydration and cooling strategies
can result in thermal stress, putting the individual at risk for heat-related illnesses.
In summary, while evaporation is an essential cooling mechanism, it can have negative
consequences such as dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, reduced cooling efficiency in humid
conditions, skin irritation, and thermal stress if not managed appropriately.
Question 2 Discuss the following: 2.1. The transport and storage or iron. (10)
2.1. The Transport and Storage of Iron
Iron is an essential element in the human body, playing a crucial role in oxygen transport,
enzyme function, and overall cellular metabolism. However, because iron is highly reactive and
can be toxic in excess, its transport and storage are tightly regulated. Below is a discussion of the
mechanisms involved in the transport and storage of iron in the body.
1. Transport of Iron
Iron is transported in the blood primarily in two forms: bound to transferrin and incorporated into
hemoglobin in red blood cells.
Absorption from the Diet: Iron is absorbed primarily in the duodenum and upper
jejunum of the small intestine. Once absorbed, iron is transported across the intestinal
epithelium by a protein called divalent metal transporter 1 (DMT1). Iron in its ferrous
(Fe²⁺) form is then oxidized by the enzyme hephaestin to ferric iron (Fe³⁺) to be
transported in the bloodstream.
Binding to Transferrin: Once iron enters the bloodstream, it binds to transferrin, a
glycoprotein that acts as the primary iron transport molecule. Transferrin carries iron to
various tissues, particularly the bone marrow, where it is used for the production of
hemoglobin in red blood cells.
Transferrin Receptor and Cellular Uptake: The transferrin-iron complex is recognized
by transferrin receptors (TfR) on the surface of cells. These receptors mediate the uptake
of iron into cells via endocytosis. Once inside the cell, iron is released from transferrin in
an acidic vesicular environment, and it can be used for processes such as hemoglobin
synthesis or stored.
Iron Transport to Specialized Tissues:
FIS2603
Assignment 2
Semester 1 |
Due 17 April
2025
NO PLAGIARISM
[Pick the date]
[Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of
the document. Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of
the contents of the document.]
,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]
Evaporation is an essential process for heat loss, especially during hot weather or exercise, but it
can have some negative consequences:
1. Dehydration: Evaporation leads to the loss of water through sweat. If fluids are not
adequately replaced, this can result in dehydration, which can impair physical
performance, reduce heat tolerance, and lead to more serious conditions like heat
exhaustion or heat stroke.
2. Electrolyte Imbalance: Along with water, sweat also contains electrolytes such as
sodium, potassium, and chloride. Excessive evaporation without proper electrolyte
replacement can result in an imbalance, leading to muscle cramps, dizziness, and
confusion.
3. Skin Irritation: Continuous sweating due to evaporation can lead to skin irritation,
rashes, or even conditions like heat rash (prickly heat), especially if sweat accumulates on
the skin and doesn’t evaporate properly.
4. Overheating in Humid Environments: In humid conditions, the air is already saturated
with moisture, which limits the evaporation rate. This reduces the body's ability to cool
down effectively, leading to overheating, even if sweat is produced.
5. Increased Cardiovascular Stress: To maintain adequate fluid levels during evaporation,
the body requires increased blood flow to the skin for sweating. This can place additional
strain on the cardiovascular system, especially during intense physical activity or
prolonged heat exposure.
These consequences highlight the importance of maintaining proper hydration and managing
environmental conditions during heat exposure or physical exertion.
Evaporation is a crucial mechanism for heat loss, especially on hot days or during physical
activity. However, it can also have some negative consequences:
1. Dehydration: As sweat evaporates from the skin, it leads to the loss of water and
electrolytes (such as sodium and potassium). If fluid intake does not keep up with the
amount lost through sweat, dehydration can occur, which impairs bodily functions,
reduces performance, and can lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
2. Electrolyte Imbalance: Along with water, sweating also expels electrolytes. A
significant loss of electrolytes without proper replenishment can result in an imbalance,
leading to muscle cramps, weakness, dizziness, and even more severe conditions like
hyponatremia (low sodium levels).
3. Reduced Efficiency in High Humidity: In humid environments, evaporation becomes
less efficient because the air is already saturated with moisture. This makes it harder for
sweat to evaporate, leading to higher body temperatures and greater discomfort.
, 4. Skin Irritation: Prolonged sweating can cause skin irritation, rashes, or chafing,
particularly in areas where sweat accumulates, such as under the arms, around the
waistband, or between the thighs. This can lead to discomfort or even infections if not
managed properly.
5. Thermal Stress: While evaporation helps cool the body, it is not always enough to
maintain a safe body temperature during intense physical exertion in extreme heat. Over-
reliance on evaporation for heat loss without adequate hydration and cooling strategies
can result in thermal stress, putting the individual at risk for heat-related illnesses.
In summary, while evaporation is an essential cooling mechanism, it can have negative
consequences such as dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, reduced cooling efficiency in humid
conditions, skin irritation, and thermal stress if not managed appropriately.
Question 2 Discuss the following: 2.1. The transport and storage or iron. (10)
2.1. The Transport and Storage of Iron
Iron is an essential element in the human body, playing a crucial role in oxygen transport,
enzyme function, and overall cellular metabolism. However, because iron is highly reactive and
can be toxic in excess, its transport and storage are tightly regulated. Below is a discussion of the
mechanisms involved in the transport and storage of iron in the body.
1. Transport of Iron
Iron is transported in the blood primarily in two forms: bound to transferrin and incorporated into
hemoglobin in red blood cells.
Absorption from the Diet: Iron is absorbed primarily in the duodenum and upper
jejunum of the small intestine. Once absorbed, iron is transported across the intestinal
epithelium by a protein called divalent metal transporter 1 (DMT1). Iron in its ferrous
(Fe²⁺) form is then oxidized by the enzyme hephaestin to ferric iron (Fe³⁺) to be
transported in the bloodstream.
Binding to Transferrin: Once iron enters the bloodstream, it binds to transferrin, a
glycoprotein that acts as the primary iron transport molecule. Transferrin carries iron to
various tissues, particularly the bone marrow, where it is used for the production of
hemoglobin in red blood cells.
Transferrin Receptor and Cellular Uptake: The transferrin-iron complex is recognized
by transferrin receptors (TfR) on the surface of cells. These receptors mediate the uptake
of iron into cells via endocytosis. Once inside the cell, iron is released from transferrin in
an acidic vesicular environment, and it can be used for processes such as hemoglobin
synthesis or stored.
Iron Transport to Specialized Tissues:
