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PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body

Module 2 Assignment

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis
is a bone disease marked by brittle and fragile bones. In this assignment, you
will explore this disease in more detail using the scenario below.

Scenario:

During a
recent visit with a female relative, the relative informs you that she has been
diagnosed with osteopenia, a precursor to osteoporosis. In order to help your
relative, you decide to research this disease further.

To complete
this assignment, do the following:

Research
this disease using a minimum of 2 sources. You can use your textbook for one of
the sources. Choose the remaining source(s) from the GALE Virtual Reference
Library provided on the Structure and Function of the Human Body library guide
page.

In a
minimum of 2 pages (not counting the references page), address the following:

Explain how
osteoporosis develops and the potential causes.

Describe
the ways that your relative can prevent the onset of osteoporosis.

Include a
references page at the end of your document, formatted using the APA
guidelines, that lists your research sources.

PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body

Module 3 Assignment

Multiple
Sclerosis

Multiple
sclerosis is a condition that affects the central nervous system. In this
assignment, you will explore this condition in more detail using the scenario
below.

Scenario:

A friend of
yours discloses that he was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Being
the caring friend you are, you wish to know more about the condition and how
you can best support your friend. You decide to research this disease further.

To complete
this assignment, do the following:

Research
this disease using a minimum of 2 sources. You can use your textbook for one of
the sources. Choose the remaining source(s) from the GALE Virtual Reference
Library provided on the Structure and Function of the Human Body library guide
page.

In a
minimum of 2 pages (not counting the references page), address the following:

Explain how
multiple sclerosis affects the nervous system.

Describe
the treatment options that are available for your friend.

State
whether it was possible for your friend to have prevented this condition.

Include a
references page at the end of your document, formatted using the APA
guidelines, that lists your research sources.

PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body

Module 4 Assignment

Coronary
Artery Disease

Coronary
artery disease is a common type of heart disease and the leading cause of death
among both men and women in the United States. In this assignment, you will
explore this disease in more detail using the scenario below.

Scenario:

One of your
aging relatives is sedentary and smokes cigarettes. Out of concern for his
health, you decide to research more about this disease.

To complete
this assignment, do the following:

Research
this disease using a minimum of 2 sources. You can use your textbook for one of
the sources. Choose the remaining source(s) from the GALE Virtual Reference
Library provided on the Structure and Function of the Human Body library guide
page.

In a
minimum of 2 pages (not counting the references page), address the following:

Explain how
coronary artery disease develops in the human body.

Describe
the ways that your relative can prevent the onset of this disease.

Explain
what treatment options exist if steps to prevent the disease fail.

Include a
references page at the end of your document, formatted using the APA
guidelines, that lists your research sources.

PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body

Module 5 Assignment

Chronic
Kidney Disease

Chronic
kidney disease is a gradual loss of kidney function. In this assignment, you
will explore this disease in more detail using the scenario below.

Scenario:

You are a
healthcare provider who is preparing to meet with a patient who has recently
been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. You are tasked with explaining this
disease and its treatment options to your patient.

To complete
this assignment, do the following:

Research
this disease using a minimum of 2 source(s). You can use your textbook for one
of the sources. Choose the remaining sources from the GALE Virtual Reference
Library provided on the Structure and Function of the Human Body library guide
page.

In a
minimum of 2 pages (not counting the references page), address the following:

Explain how
chronic kidney disease develops and the potential causes.

Describe
the treatment options that exist.

Include a
references page at the end of your document, formatted using the APA
guidelines, that lists your research sources.