An understanding of cells and cell behavior is a critically important component of disease diagnosis and treatment. But some diseases can be complex in nature, with a variety of factors and circumstances impacting their emergence and severity. Effective disease analysis often requires an understanding that goes beyond isolated cell behavior. Genes, the environments in which […]
Gastrointestinal Function: R.H. is a 74-year-old black woman, who presents to the family practice clinic for a scheduled appointment. She complains of feeling bloated and constipated for the past month, some-times going an entire week with only one bowel movement. Until this episode, she has been very regular all of her life, having a bowel […]
Process through which a social policy passes from the identification of the problem to its implementation, taking the different powers of the State (Federal, State and Local). Identify some of those social policies related to the exercise of social work that are already implemented, select one for each level of government (local, state and federal) […]
Review the Resources for this module and consider the impact of potential pharmacotherapeutics for cardiovascular disorders introduced in the media piece. Review the case study assigned by your Instructor for this Assignment. Select one the following factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior factors. Reflect on how the factor you selected might influence the patient’s […]
Research a form of hormonal birth control and consider the following as you construct your initial post. Include the name and type of hormonal birth control, describe the specific effects it has on specific reproductive organs and tissues, and list any additional effects it may have on other body systems. In your reply post: Reply […]
It can be argued that short-term exposure to stress is adaptive and can increase positive performance. Long-term exposure to stress, on the other hand, is considered maladaptive, yet common, in our society. Consider and research the physiological functioning of stress. Describe how stress responses can be adaptive and how this type of stress affects the […]
Hormonal birth control is an effective approach to preventing pregnancy. The effects of hormonal birth control are not limited to the reproductive system, and there are other uses in addition to pregnancy prevention. In your initial post: Research a form of hormonal birth control and consider the following as you construct your initial post. Include […]
Your patient is a 52-year-old male with a history of smoking and alcohol abuse. He presents to the ED with complaints of “my skin looks yellow, my stomach hurts, and I feel nauseous”. He is taken to CT and a tumor near the pancreas is observed. It appears to be blocking the common bile duct. […]
1. Given what you have learned so far about the male and female reproductive systems, briefly respond to each of the following questions for each gender: Which hormones are primarily responsible for triggering the onset of puberty? At what age does this typically occur? Describe some of the changes that occur as a result. Provide […]
This module introduces our discussion on Social Influence. We will read about and discuss attitudes, persuasion, and the power of cognitive dissonance. Textbook Readings Kassin et al. : Ch. 6 Chadee: 1st edition – Ch. 1 (Reactance), Ch. 2 (Cognitive Dissonance), Ch. 4 (ELM), Ch. 12 (Impression Mgmt) Chadee: 2nd edition – Ch. 2, Ch. […]
