BIO115 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
Module 1 Discussion
Chemical Roulette, Anyone ?
Instructions
If you stop and think about it, our lives are significantly impacted by chemistry. Chemicals and chemical reactions are everywhere! Quite literally everything is composed of chemicals and influenced by chemical reactions, including YOU! Every physiologic process in your body requires at least one chemical reaction and each of these processes are critical to our growth, development, and maintenance of life. As important as it is, we rarely give this concept much thought.
Part A: Existing Knowledge
After watching the video, address the first question based on your thoughts and supported by research. Include with your post the research references in APA (American Psychological Association) style format. Post your reply by Tuesday. After posting, begin your textbook reading to complete Part B and Part C.
Question #1 : Begin the discussion by sharing with the class any food products or chemicals that you or your family avoid. If so, why? If not, are you aware of anyone who does? Are these concerns valid, in your opinion? Your response must be at least 5 sentences in length.
Part B: Applying What You Learn
For the second part of the discussion, you will apply what you have learned from the course textbook reading assignment in this module. By Thursday, create and post two separate well-crafted and well-researched questions for your classmates to answer. Each question must include at least 5 sentences of background information before your classmate questions are asked. You must start each question post with the heading “CLASSMATE QUESTION.”
Part C: Research and Respond
For the last part of the discussion, you will research and respond to two of your classmate’s questions. Each response must include at least 5 sentences of well-researched information from a resource other than the course textbook.
BIO115 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
Module 2 Discussion
Superhero Stem Cells
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Instructions
Part A: Existing Knowledge
After watching this video, address the first question based on your thoughts and supported by research. Include with your post the research references in APA style format. Post your reply by Tuesday. After posting, begin your textbook reading to complete Parts B & C.
One of the most controversial moral and ethical dilemmas of President George W. Bush’s reelection campaign focused on stem cells. Stem cells have the ability to become or differentiate into any type of cell.
Question #1: If you had the power to become a stem cell and have unlimited control of what you could become (real or imagined), what would your cell do? Your response must be at least 5 sentences in length.
Part B: Applying What You Learned
For the second part of the discussion, you will apply what you have learned from the course textbook reading assignment in this module. By Thursday, create and post two separate well-crafted and well-researched questions for your classmates to answer. Each question must include at least 5 sentences of background information before your classmate questions are asked. You must start each question post with the heading “CLASSMATE QUESTION.”
Part C: Research and Respond
For the last part of the discussion, you will research and respond to two of your classmates' questions. Each response must include at least 5 sentences of well-researched information from a resource other than the course textbook.
BIO115 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
Module 3 Discussion
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger
In order to understand how our organ systems work together, we must first understand the structure of the tissues that make up our organs. The term histology refers to the microscopic study of tissues.
In this module, we will be learning about the largest organ system of the body, the integumentary system. Our integumentary system is made up of the skin and its accessory organs. Among other things, the skin protects us against pathogenic organisms, chemicals, and the harmful effects of sunlight.
DDP Meetings. (2014). Hormesis: Its Scientific Foundations and Biochemical Regulatory Applications. Video [1:06 hours]
Instructions
Part A: Existing Knowledge
After watching this video, address the first question based on your thoughts and supported by research. Include with your post the research references in APA style format. Post your reply by Tuesday. After posting, begin your textbook reading to complete Part B and Part C.
Question #1: What are your thoughts on sun exposure? What are the benefits and disadvantages? Do you believe the amount of exposure affects these benefits and disadvantages? Have you or someone you know ever experienced a sunburn or skin injury from tanning or sun exposure? Your response must be at least 5 sentences in length.
Part B: Applying What You Learned
For the second part of the discussion, you will apply what you have learned from the course textbook reading assignment in this module. By Thursday, create and post two separate well-crafted and well-researched questions for your classmates to answer. Each question must include at least 5 sentences of background information before your classmate questions are asked. You must start each question post with the heading “CLASSMATE QUESTION."
Part C: Research and Respond
For the last part of the discussion, you will research and respond to two of your classmates' questions. Each response must include at least 5 sentences of well-researched information from a resource other than the course textbook.
BIO115 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
Module 4 Discussion
Bad to the Bone
Instructions
There are some cultures that feel a worker will make more money if they are taller. There are other cultures where many men may never find a mate because of their height. We were all short at one point in our lives, but what if you never grew to be as tall as you wanted to be? To begin, please watch the video below on Bone Stretching.
Bone Stretching | National Geographic (Links to an external site.)
Part A: Existing Knowledge
After watching this video, address the first question based on your thoughts and supported by research. Include with your post the research references in APA style format. Post your reply by Tuesday. After posting, begin your textbook reading to complete Parts B & C.
Question #1: What steps would you personally be willing to take, if any, so that you could be just a few inches taller? Your response must be at least 5 sentences in length.
Part B: Applying What You Learned
For the second part of the discussion, you will apply what you have learned from the course textbook reading assignment in this module. By Thursday, create and post two separate well-crafted and well-researched questions for your classmates to answer. Each question must include at least 5 sentences of background information before your classmate questions are asked. You must start each question post with the heading “CLASSMATE QUESTION.”
Part C: Research and Respond
For the last part of the discussion, you will research and respond to two of your classmates' questions. Each response must include at least 5 sentences of well-researched information from a resource other than the course textbook.
BIO115 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
Module 5 Discussion
Grandpa & Growth Hormones
Instructions
Aging is simply a natural part of life. Unfortunately, as we age, our bodies do not look the same or function as well as they used to. Many try to counteract the effects of aging through sensible modifications in their diet, exercise, and rest, while others may seek renewed health and vigor using “all-natural” supplements or other, more extreme regimens.
In our teen years, the human body undergoes great periods of growth, most of which is directed by hormones. These hormones naturally decline, however, as we reach adult maturity. “Body image” can become a near-obsession for some throughout life, even well into their later years. In the program presented in the video below, the effects of aging are managed by exercise supplemented by a prescribed combination of anabolic steroids and human growth hormone (HGH).
Part A: Existing Knowledge
After watching this video, address the first question based on your thoughts and supported by research. Include with your post the research references in APA style format. Post your reply by Tuesday. After posting, begin your textbook reading to complete Parts B & C.
Question #1: If these programs are indeed medically managed and effective, should the laws regulating steroid and hormone therapies be lifted? Is this a responsible choice, in your opinion? Or has vanity simply trumped sensibility?
Part B: Applying What You Learned
For the second part of the discussion, you will apply what you have learned from the course textbook reading assignment in this module. By Thursday, create and post two separate well-crafted and well-researched questions for your classmates to answer. Each question must include at least 5 sentences of background information before your classmate questions are asked. You must start each question post with the heading “CLASSMATE QUESTION.”
Part C: Research and Respond
For the last part of the discussion, you will research and respond to two of your classmates' questions. Each response must include at least 5 sentences of well-researched information from a resource other than the course textbook.
BIO115 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
Module 6 Discussion
Mind Over Matter? Exploring Neuroplasticity
Instructions
Neuroplasticity, or brain plasticity, includes both synaptic plasticity and non-synaptic plasticity—changes in neural pathways that are believed to result from changes in behavior, environment, neural processes, thinking, and emotions. It is said that “neurons that fire together, wire together.”
To begin, watch this short video.
Part A: Existing Knowledge
After watching this video, address the first question based on your thoughts and supported by research. Include with your post the research references in APA style format. Post your reply by Tuesday. After posting, begin your textbook reading to complete Parts B & C.
Question #1: How much, and in what way, do you think the power of the mind can influence a person’s health? Your response must be at least 5 sentences in length.
Part B: Applying What You Learned
For the second part of the discussion, you will apply what you have learned from the course textbook reading assignment in this module. By Thursday, create and post two separate well-crafted and well-researched questions for your classmates to answer. Each question must include at least 5 sentences of background information before your classmate questions are asked. You must start each question post with the heading “CLASSMATE QUESTION.”
Part C: Research and Respond
For the last part of the discussion, you will research and respond to two of your classmates' questions. Each response must include at least 5 sentences of well-researched information from a resource other than the course textbook.
Please make sure to include the original question within your response. This will ensure that you are given proper credit for all posts. Classmate response posts are due by Sunday at 11:59 PM.
BIO115 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
Module 7 Discussion
Have You Lost Weight or Lost Your Mind?
Instructions
Part A: Existing Knowledge
After watching this video, address the first question based on your thoughts and supported by research. Include with your post the research references in APA style format. Post your reply by Tuesday. After posting, begin your textbook reading to complete Parts B & C.
Question #1: Would this be a prudent choice? If available, should procedures like this be performed? In addition to this extreme example, there are many products that we use and things that we commonly do in order to alter our perception of our environment. Can you think of any examples of this? One example would be wearing a pair of glasses to read. Your response must be at least 5 sentences in length.
Part B: Apply What You Learned
For the second part of the discussion, you will apply what you have learned from the course textbook reading assignment in this module. By Thursday, create and post two separate well-crafted and well-researched questions for your classmates to answer. Each question must include at least 5 sentences of background information before your classmate questions are asked. You must start each question post with the heading “CLASSMATE QUESTION.”
Part C: Research and Respond
For the last part of the discussion, you will research and respond to two of your classmates' questions. Each response must include at least 5 sentences of well-researched information from a resource other than the course textbook.
Please make sure to include the original question within your response. This will ensure that you are given proper credit for all posts. Classmate response posts are due by Sunday at 11:59 PM.
BIO115 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
Module 8 Discussion
Does EDC Disrupt your Thinking?
Instructions
Part A: Existing Knowledge
After watching this video, address the first question based on your thoughts and supported by research. Include with your post the research references in APA style format. Post your reply by Tuesday. After posting, begin your textbook reading to complete Parts B & C.
Question #1: Should we be concerned about the endocrine disruptor chemicals (EDCs) exposure we have in our lives? Your response must be at least 5 sentences in length.
Part B: Applying What You Learned
For the second part of the discussion, you will apply what you have learned from the course textbook reading assignment in this module. By Thursday, create and post two separate well-crafted and well-researched questions for your classmates to answer. Each question must include at least 5 sentences of background information before your classmate questions are asked. You must start each question post with the heading “CLASSMATE QUESTION.”
Part C: Research and Respond
For the last part of the discussion, you will research and respond to two of your classmates' questions. Each response must include at least 5 sentences of well-researched information from a resource other than the course textbook.
