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General Guide / Instructions:
- Write your name and University ID at the top of your report.
- Read the assignment instructions and rubrics carefully.
- Do not copy and paste directly from slides or textbooks.
- Provide at least Two scientific reference for each question (textbook, journal, or reliable website).
- Plagiarism or similarity index must be below 30%.
- Total marks for the assignment: 15 marks (5 marks per question).
The assignment for PSL 331 – Pathophysiology has been uploaded to Blackboard. The
deadline to submit your assignment: 15/11/2025, 11:59 PM. Please check the plagiarism
report before final submission.
This is an INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT. Write your name and University ID at the top of your
report. Do not post your assignment as a course message.
If you have any questions, please contact your instructor before the deadline.
General Guide / Instructions:
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Write your name and University ID at the top of your report.
Read the assignment instructions and rubrics carefully.
Do not copy and paste directly from slides or textbooks.
Provide at least Two scientific reference for each question (textbook, journal, or reliable
website).
Plagiarism or similarity index must be below 30%.
Total marks for the assignment: 15 marks (5 marks per question).
Assignment Questions
Q1: Cell Injury (5 Marks)
Explain the difference between reversible and irreversible cell injury. Give one example for
each type and describe how the cell responds to the injury (e.g., swelling, cell death).
Students should cite at least two scientific references for their answer.
Q2: Laboratory Test Interpretation (5 Marks)
Select one common laboratory test related to pathophysiology (such as a Complete Blood
Count, Liver Function Test, or ECG). Describe what the normal result indicates and what
changes occur in a specific disease.
Students should cite at least two scientific references for their answer.
Q3: Anemia Development (5 Marks)
Explain how anemia develops and describe how it affects the transport of oxygen in the
body. Mention at least two possible causes of anemia and support your answer with at least
two scientific reference.
Rubrics for Assignment Assessment (Total = 15 Marks)
Criteria
Content /
Knowledge
A – Excellent
(5 Marks)
Accurate and
detailed
explanation
with scientific
reasoning and
examples.
Literature &
Includes
Resources
recent, reliable
references;
proper
citation
format.
Scientific
Logical flow
Explanation & with clear
Clarity
scientific
connections
and
terminology.
Organization Well&
structured,
Presentation
coherent,
grammatically
correct,
formatted
properly.
B – Good (4 Marks)
C – Average (3
Marks)
Covers main points
with minor gaps in
explanation.
Basic coverage
with limited
understanding.
D – Below
Average (2
Marks)
Incomplete or
unrelated
content.
Uses few references
or older sources.
Minimal
referencing;
lacks accuracy.
Missing or
inappropriate
references.
Mostly clear and
logically presented.
Some
confusion or
weak linkage
between ideas.
Disorganized
and unclear
explanations.
Organized but with
Acceptable but
minor
lacks flow or
formatting/language clarity.
issues.
Poorly written
or difficult to
follow.
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