Health and Safety
Identify hazards, assessing the risks
What are the first two steps to needed to manage risk?
Sympathetic, parasympathetic
Two parts of the autonomic nervous system
low energy light bulbs, biodegradable substrates, solar panels
State three examples of sustainable resources that could be incorporated into enclosure design.
An international agreement between governments which ensures the importation/exportation of species does not threaten the survival of species
Describe the role of CITES
Releases insulin to regulate blood sugar levels
The function of the pancreas
Always make sure someone knows an approximate time of return, agree on times for the employee to contact the employer throughout the shift
State two control measures which minimise the risks associated with lone working
Plasma, Erythrocytes, red blood cells, Leukocytes, white blood cells, platelets
Identify the components of blood
Financial implications, prosecution, loss of public reputation, negative environmental impact
A disease that regularly occurs within an area or community
Define the term endemic
Fat soluble vitamin which helps to break down fats
The role of vitamin K in digestion
Specify a safe outside area(s) for animals following evacuation so they can safely be contained.
Allocation of staff roles during an emergency to avoid confusion in the event of a fire.
Two requirements for a fire emergency plan for a zoo
Facilitates the movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide across the amphibian’s surface
Forms a moist layer of mucus which prevents dehydration of the amphibian
Two functions of the integumentary system
Outlines steps for areas that are at risk from agricultural nitrate pollution, for example monitoring water bodies and establishing codes of good agricultural practices.
Describe the role of the nitrate vulnerable zone (NVZ) EC directive
Quarantine birds to allow any diseases that might be incubating to show their signs, improve sourcing methods so more information on health and history available
Two methods that could be used to prevent the spread of an avian disease outbreak
A hormone that raises blood sugar levels through converting stored glyocogen found in the liver into glucose
Describe the role of glucagon
Impulse is sent to the adrenal gland, adrenaline released, fight or flight response is activated. Heart rate increases and blood flow increased to the muscles
How does the autonomic nervous system respond to a threat?
Creates space to chew the cud to ensure food is broken down effectively
Explain the role of diastema in herbivorous animals