Assignment Task
This assessment task requires you to conduct an experiment and write a report based on your experiment to demonstrate how the body responds when its homeostatic balance is challenged during exercise. You will draw on your knowledge and understanding of chemistry (e.g. chemical reactions & buffers) and biology (e.g. homeostasis, nervous system, respiratory system). You will refer to a minimum of four scholarly sources (i.e. journal articles and/or textbooks) to help you explain why respiration rate increases during exercise.
Abstract
The abstract provides the reader with a succinct overview of the whole report. The abstract generally contains at least one summarising sentence from each of the sections of the report. It provides a concise summary and overview of the report content. It consists of only one paragraph. This one paragraph should be able to stand alone.
The abstract is generally written after you have finished writing the rest of the report to ensure that it gives the reader a succinct overview of the complete report. Even though it is written last, the abstract is placed at the beginning of the report.
Introduction
The Introduction section sets the scene for the reader. It contains relevant background information regarding the key topics/concepts (including definitions and/or explanations) to help the reader understand what the report is about. This section should describe homeostasis and explain how the human body maintain homeostasis, with the focus on the respiratory system. Consider using a relevant example to help you explain what homeostasis is and how it works in the human body. Remember to reference throughout the Introduction. Clearly state your hypothesis at the end of this section.
