1. SUMMARY of TISSUE HEALING
Sports Science

2. AIM
To be able to describe and understand the physiological responses common to most sports injuries
To be able to complete all worksheets and present a story book with diagrams to help display the above.

3. CROSS SECTION OF A BLOOD VESSEL

4. STUDENT TASK 1
Using the diagram displayed, identify the different types of cells within the plasma.
Draw your own diagram and write a brief description of each cell along with its function

5. INFLAMMATION Attempts to stabilize site how? Which ones?
What is the function of each?

6. REPAIR What replaces neutrophils?
What happens once the site is cleared?
What is responsible for this new growth?

7. How long does this process last and what is it dependent upon?
What are the signs of Inflammation?

8. REMODELLING What cellular changes are there?
What visible changes are there?
Influence of Collagen?

9. What enzyme prevents over production of collagen?
What is the main aim in this part of the healing cycle?

10. STUDENT TASK 2
Complete a flow chart showing in order the events that occur during the healing process
Complete the worksheet given and use this to help where required
Video of events

11. ADDITTIONAL NOTES HISTAMINE – released vasodilatation occurs.
THROMBIN – enzyme that acts on Fibrinogen
FIBRINOGEN - a protein that converts to fibrin.
FIBRIN – insoluble protein made from thrombin and fibrinogen
FIBRINOLSIN – enzyme that can convert fibrin from in-soluble to soluble protein