Accounting homework help

Part 2
In the second part of this assignment, you will write a Final Paper. Include a title page, introduction, and conclusion in addition to the sections below. Include all appropriate in-text citations and references to support your statements. Document any information used from sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.) guide.
In your Final Paper,

  • Analyze management judgments and their effect on the financial statements.
  • Explain the calculations of cash flow statements.
  • Summarize the reporting methods for comprehensive income.
  • Examine the purpose of liquidation and required disclosures.

Part A—Management Judgments
Unlike U.S. GAAP, IFRS requires that an entity disclose both (a) management judgments with the most significant effect on the financial statements and (b) information about the major sources of estimation uncertainty that may result in a material misstatement to the carrying values of the entities assets and liabilities. These disclosure requirements are included in Applying IFRS: Enhancing Communication Effectiveness (Links to an external site.). Read pages 39 through 44, and address the following:

  • Identify where judgments in the financial statements should be disclosed.
  • Identify two examples of judgments that could have a significant impact on the financial statements.
  • Identify four examples of estimation uncertainty that could result in a material adjustment in future years?
  • Describe whether the entity should disclose the estimation if it is likely that this value might change significantly within the next year. (Consider an entity that reports an asset at fair value when the fair value is based upon recently observed market prices. Cite specific references from Applying IFRS: Enhancing Communication Effectiveness (Links to an external site.) to support your answer.)
  • Cite specific judgments and estimations that have been made in the notes to the Home Depot 2017 Annual Report (Links to an external site.).

Part B—Cash Flow

  • Explain the difference between the indirect and direct method of the statement of cash flows.
  • Describe whether all three sections of the cash flow statement are different when using either method.
  • Describe which method is preferred by the FASB.
  • Describe how are the following calculated when preparing the cash flow statement using the direct method:
    • Cash collected from customers,
    • Cash paid for merchandise,
    • Cash paid to employees and cash paid for other accrued expenses, and
    • Cash paid for other operating costs including insurance and other prepaid expenses.

Part C—Comprehensive Income
Read Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.130 (Links to an external site.) paragraphs 8 through 9 and 58 through 67, and address the following:

  • Explain what comprehensive income is.
  • Identify the four possible reporting methods for comprehensive income (in theory).
  • Explain the pros and cons of each method.
  • Identify the method you think is the best.

Part D—Liquidations
Read Accounting Standards Update: Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) (Links to an external site.), pages 4 through 7, and address the following:

  • Describe liquidation accounting.
  • Identify when liquidation is imminent.
  • Explain initial and subsequent measurement.
  • Identify what disclosures are required.

The Financial Statements Final Paper

  • Must be five to seven double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s APA Style (Links to an external site.) resource.
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
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Describe in detail each of the five sites that you reviewed (include the URLs) and explain why you selected the site, list key points and information you found, and describe what you learned from information presented on the site. In your paper, clearly organize your discussion surrounding each site according to the respective URL.

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Compare and contrast the current Scope and Standards (2015) with the 2010 version, in particular the Standards of Practice and the Standards of Performance for the 2015 edition and for the 2010 edition found in the 2015 version in Appendix A Highlight a few changes and discuss your evaluation of the changes made – do you agree or disagree with them. Which version of the Standards do you prefer?

Answer the following questions:

  1. Compare and contrast the current Scope and Standards (2015) with the 2010 version, in particular the Standards of Practice and the Standards of Performance for the 2015 edition and for the 2010 edition found in the 2015 version in Appendix A  Highlight a few changes and discuss your evaluation of the changes made – do you agree or disagree with them. Which version of the Standards do you prefer?
  2. Comment on the competencies listed under Standard 11 of the 2015 version.   Did you know that participating in a professional organization was included in one of the standards of your profession?  Comment on any of the competencies that you were surprised to find in any of the standards.
  3. Describe the legislative purpose and intent of F.S. 464 (AKA the Nurse Practice Act), F.S. 456, and F.A.C. 64 B9. Identify specific laws and rules related to the practice of nursing and nursing assisting.
  1. Identify and comment on one section of  F.A.C. 64-B9. Discuss how any of the concerns or solutions set forth in the articles impact the nurse’s ability to competently comply with any of the Standards of Practice or Performance.
  2. Are any of these standards/rules/laws in conflict with your own values?  Do you see a potential for conflict?
  3. After reading the malpractice article discuss how this article relates nursing malpractice to the nursing Standards of Practice.

F.S. 464 http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0464/0464PartIContentsIndex.html&StatuteYear=2016&Title=-%3E2016-%3EChapter%20464-%3EPart%20I

F.S. 45 http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0456/0456ContentsIndex.html&StatuteYear=2016&Title=-%3E2016-%3EChapter%20456

F.A.C. 64-B9 https://www.flrules.org/gateway/Organization.asp?OrgNo=64B9

Provided the PDF for questions 1,2, and 6 below. Also provided the links for questions 3 and 4.

APA format, no plargiarism.

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Compare and contrast the ways that state and local governments can work with health care organizations to foster integration between primary care and public health

Compare and contrast the ways that state and local governments can work with health care organizations to foster integration between primary care and public health

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 500–700 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

  • Compare and contrast the ways that state and local governments can work with health care organizations to foster integration between primary care and public health.
  • Additionally, discuss the importance of linking primary care and public health and some of the challenges in doing so.

Note: Use APA style and at least 2 scholarly references.

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From the e-Activity, synthesize the primary ways in which consumer and provider incentives work together to achieve cost reduction under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Provide at least one (1) example of such synthesis to support your response.

Defend or critique the key provisions of antitrust legislation in the United States. Analyze the major ways in which quality issues in health care affect antitrust healthcare policy. Provide at least one (1) example of antitrust laws in action to support your response.

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·       Identify at least one nurses preparation programme (at a senior institution) you are considering pursuing and why you have chosen this particular programme and institution.

Instructions: Submit a paper no longer than two pages in length that address the following points: · ·       Beginning with your next semester, describe how you will prepare to become a nurse ·       Identify at least one nurses preparation programme (at a senior institution) you are considering pursuing and why you have chosen this particular programme and institution. ·       What challenges, academic and personal, do you believe you will face as you prepare to become a nurse? ·       Map a plan for your financial future. How will you pay for the costs that you will incur? Will you pursue scholarships, grants, or student loans? Be sure to include the cost of living expenses (rent, food, gas, etc.). Refer to Chapter 11 in your text. ·       Identify two or three strategies/tools you will use for managing your time.  What is your preferred method? *To gain a general overview of what is required to become a nurse in Virginia, please visit the Virginia Department of nurse’s website – “The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Nurse Education and Licensure in Virginia” at  http://www.don.virginia.gov/  *NVCC offers Associate Degrees that can help you prepare to become a nurse]]>

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Legalization Of Marijuana

Legalization Of Marijuana
Details:
Your instructor will assign you one of the following positions   related to the legalization of recreational marijuana use:

  1. For Recreational Marijuana Legalization
  2. Against     Recreational Marijuana Legalization

Part 1:
Research your assigned position as well as the alternatives so you   can critically engage with your opponents’ position.
In 750-1,000 words, write a summary about your assigned position   that describes its major tenets and arguments for them. Make sure to   include the physiological, psychological, and sociological effects of   marijuana use in your summary.
Use three to five academic resources.
Part 2:
By Day 4, post your 750-1,000-word paper as your initial response to   the thread in the Main Forum titled “Recreational Marijuana   Legalization Debate” for the topic you have been assigned.
By Day 5, respond to the two alternative positions with a   200-350-word rebuttal.
Days 6-7, continue the dialog with at least one of the alternative positions.
Be sure to ask your opponents follow-up questions that challenge   their views and answer your opponent’s questions.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in   the APA Style Guide
This assignment meets the following CACREP Standard: 5.C.2.h.     Classifications, indications, and contraindications of commonly prescribed psychopharmacological medications for appropriate medical referral and consultation.
This assignment meets the following NASAC Standards:
3) Describe the behavioral, psychological, physical health, and social effects of psychoactive drugs, including alcohol and tobacco,on the consumer and significant others.
4) Recognize the potential for substance use disorders to mimic a variety of medical and psychological disorders, and the potential for medical and psychological disorders to co-exist with addiction and substance abuse.
14) Be familiar with medical and pharmaceutical resources in the treatment of addictive disease and other substance-related disorders.
26) Screen for alcohol and other drug toxicity, withdrawal symptoms, aggression or danger to others, and potential for self-inflicted harm or suicide.
28) Determine the client’s readiness for treatment/change and the needs of others involved in the current situation.
103) Describe warning signs, symptoms, and the course of addictions.
117) Interpret and apply information from current counseling and addictions research literature in order to improve client care and enhance professional growth.
MUST PASS TURN IT IN WITH LESS 5%

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· What impressions from your subjective observations were unfounded/invalid?

Nursing

Module One (Week One): Part One Windshield Survey and Key Informant Interviews

Please complete the following information on this template about the community you have selected. If you do not use this template there will be a 10- point grade penalty per assignment, and you will be required to resubmit within 48 hrs. You may increase the size of the block by continuing to type.  Use as much space as necessary to provide your answers

Reference Module 2 (Week 2) Part Two: Statistical Analysis of Community Health Problem

Please complete the following information on this template. If you do not use this template there will be a 10-point grade penalty per assignment, and you will be required to resubmit within 48 hrs. You may increase the size of the block by continuing to type. Use as much space as necessary to provide your answers

Name of Community or Zip Code:

Instructions:  Enter your response in each category marked below.  Provide objective, statistical support for your subjective findings. 

● Include all the data listed in the Objective Data Criteria listed below.  

● Add supplemental data as needed for your community.

● All statistical data must be reported in NARRATIVE form only. Tables and graphs will not be accepted. 

● Compare objective data for your community with local (city), state, and national data.

You may increase the size of the block by continuing to type.  Use as much space as necessary to provide your answers

General Objective Data Criteria for the Community-at-Large

1.    Demographics:  Total population; age distribution; gender distribution; family characteristics (single parent, multi-family, etc.). Remember compare objective data for your community with local (city), state, and national data. Remember to cite sources as appropriate.

  1. Racial/Ethnic Characteristics: Remember compare objective data for your community with local (city), state, and national data. Remember to cite sources as appropriate.
  2. Economy: poverty rate, unemployment rates, median income. Remember compare objective data for your community with local (city), state, and national data. Remember to cite sources as appropriate.

4.    Education: High school completion rates; higher education statistics. Remember compare objective data for your community with local (city), state, and national data. Remember to cite sources as appropriate.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

5.    Identify two Morbidity and Mortality/Risk Problems: (Based on your observations from Week 1 subjective assignment, windshield survey and key informants provide Morbidity, Mortality (M&M) and risk data for your community… Example 1: if you observed obesity in your community then present obesity rates and health conditions associated with obesity [i.e. CVD, HD, Depression, etc.). Example 2: smoking/drinking rates and health conditions associated with smoking [i.e. Lung Cancer, COPD, etc]. These variables may include the following: gender (who does this problem affect the most, men or women); age distribution; ethnicity or racial group(s) mostly-affected; morbidity and mortality rates; any data related to life-expectancy in light of the health issues; is there a geographic area where the health problems mainly exist; is there a relationship between the health issue(s) and environmental health hazards; are these life-threatening health issues? Remember compare objective data for your community with local (city), state, and national data. Remember to cite sources as appropriate.

6.    Other data as needed (air, water quality, crimes rates). Remember compare objective data for your community with local (city), state, and national data. Remember to cite sources as appropriate.

Analysis of Data

1.    Based on your subjective and objective review of your findings, what conclusions have you arrived at? Remember to cite sources as appropriate.

·         What impressions from your subjective observations were unfounded/invalid?

·         Given the objective data, what impressions were validated/substantiated?

·         What cause-and-effect relationships did you discover/identify?

2.    Problem Analysis for Community/Zip Code:

Problem: List two (2) problems within your community (for example, Infant Malnutrition, CVD, Lung Cancer, Obesity, Alcoholism, Violence) NOTE: These problems need to be something the Community Health Nurse can impact(for example, a CHN cannot build a sidewalk, repair a street, implement a new bus route, etc.). Remember to cite sources as appropriate.

1.    ____________________________________________

2.    ____________________________________________

    Select one of these problems and complete the Problem Analysis chart

*These are factors that contribute to problem and outcomes.

+ Refer to appropriate sections of the database and relevant research of the findings in current literature.  Data in the third column could be local, state, or national statistics.

Refer to text (pg. 420-423) for additional examples.

3.    Community Health Nursing Diagnoses:

Based on your subjective and objective assessment findings above for both Weeks 1 and 2, write TWO priority community health nursing diagnoses.

You must use this format as outlined in your text page 413 (do NOT use NANDA):

Health Risk/problem of (specific injury, illness, or potential of, complication of, etc) among (specific population) related to (supporting evidence from your assessment findings). 

Ø  Your CHN Diagnoses MUST be something that a community/public health nurse can do something about. See example below.

Ø  Note: Poverty is NOT a CHN diagnosis.

Ø  Remember do NOT use NANDA Nursing Diagnoses.

For example: Risk of asthma complications among children in SE Dallas County related to observations of overcrowded living conditions, lack of public transportation (may result in inability to access health care), high number of animals observed living in homes, poverty indications (may result in lack of access to medications).

Community Health Nursing Diagnosis #1

Community Health Nursing Diagnosis #2

Reference

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What is your philosophy when it comes to nursing?

Assignment: Philosophy of Nursing

What is your philosophy when it comes to nursing? Which aspects of your philosophy do you think reflect the philosophical influences that have shaped the profession and are likely shared by other nurses? Which aspects of your philosophy reflect your personal values, beliefs, experiences, and unique perspective? How is your philosophy demonstrated through your practice?

This Assignment provides an opportunity for you to examine your philosophy of nursing within the context of the information presented this week.

To prepare:

  • Review the information presented in the Learning Resources with your own philosophy of nursing in mind. Focus on any new insights you gained from the readings and how they influence your philosophy.
  • Reflect on how philosophy influences scientific approaches or knowledge development in nursing.
  • Examine how positivism and post-positivism have influenced approaches to nursing science (including research methods) and nursing practice. Conduct additional research as necessary using credible websites and the Walden library.

By Thursday 06/08/17, write a 6- to 7-page APA paper with a minimum of 5 references from the list of required readings below that include the level one headings as numbered below:

1)       Introduction (must end with a purpose statement e.g. “the purpose of this paper is…”)

2)       Articulates your philosophy of nursing identifying the philosophical influences and summarizing how this week’s readings influenced your views/beliefs.

3)       Explains how nursing’s philosophical foundations influence your nursing practice and provides at least two specific examples.

4)       Answers the question: What is the relationship between philosophy and knowledge development? How is this evidenced in your nursing philosophy or practice?

5)       Outlines how positivism and post-positivism influences approaches to nursing science (including research methods) and nursing practice as well as your own personal philosophy.

6)       Conclusion (Summary of the paper)

Your written assignments must follow APA guidelines. Be sure to support your work with specific citations from appropriate Learning Resources and additional scholarly sources as appropriate. Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association to ensure that your in-text citations and reference list are correct.

Required Readings

McEwin, M., & Wills, E.M. (2014). Theoretical basis for nursing. (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health.

Chapter 1, “Philosophy, Science, and Nursing”

 Chapter 1 introduces the scientific and philosophical foundations of nursing and how these contribute to knowledge development within the discipline of nursing.

Gray, J.R., Grove, S.K., & Sutherland, S. (2017). Burns and Grove’s the practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier.

Chapter 1, “Discovering the World of Nursing Research”

 Chapter 1 introduces nursing research and discusses how science, theory, and philosophy all influence research.

Chapter 2, “Evolution of Research in Building Evidence-Based Nursing Practice”

 Chapter 2 reviews the history of nursing research beginning with the work of Florence Nightingale and examines the influence of nursing research today on evidence-based practice.

Moran, K., Burson, R., & Conrad, D. (2017). The doctor of nursing practice scholarly project: A framework for success (2nd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Chapter 1, “Setting the Stage for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project”

Chapter 5, “The phenomenon of Interest”

Chapter 6, “Developing the Scholarly Project”

Isaacs, S., Ploeg, J., & Tompkins C. (2009). How can Rorty help nursing science in the development of a philosophical ‘foundation’? Nursing Philosophy, 10(2), 81-90. doi:10.1111/j.1466-769X.2008.00364.x

 Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

This article discusses the application of the Richard Rorty’s pragmatic philosophy to nursing practices and research.

Kinsella, E. A. (2010). Professional knowledge and the epistemology of reflective practice. Nursing Philosophy, 11(1), 3-14. doi:10.1111/j.1466-769X.2009.00428.x

 Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

 This article examines the philosophical underpinnings and epistemological assumptions of reflective practice in an effort to advance understanding for application in professional healthcare settings.

Mackay, M. (2009). Why nursing has not embraced the clinician-scientist role. Nursing Philosophy, 10(4), 287-296. doi:10.1111/j.1466-769X.2009.00416.x

 Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

 In this article, the role of the clinician-scientist and importance of clinical research for nursing is examined.

Persson, J. (2010). Misconceptions of positivism and five unnecessary science theoretic mistakes they bring in their train. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 47(5), 651-661. doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2009.12.009

 Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

 This article discusses misconceptions of positivism and the implications of these misconceptions for nursing researchers.

Pesut, B., & Johnson, J. (2008). Reinstating the ‘Queen’: Understanding philosophical inquiry in nursing. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 61(1), 115-121. doi: 10.1111/j.1365 -2648.2007.04493.x

 Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

 This article provides an analysis of the use of philosophical inquiry within nursing research. The article identifies characteristics of philosophical inquiry as well as common tools used in this methodology.

Porter, S. (2001). Nightingale’s realist philosophy of science. Nursing Philosophy, 2(1), 14-25. doi:10.1046/j.1466-769X.2001.00029.x

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

 In this article, Florence Nightingale’s realist philosophy of science is compared to today’s dominant philosophy of positivism.

Optional Resources

Connor, M.J. (2004). The practical discourse in philosophy and nursing: An exploration of linkages and shifts in the evolution of praxis. Nursing Philosophy, 5(1), 54-66. doi:10.1111/j.1466-769X.2004.00159.x

 Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Chou, M., & Lee, L. (2007). Initial formation of nursing philosophies following fundamental clinical practice: The experience of male nursing students. Journal of Nursing Research, 15(2), 127-137.

 Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Effken, J. (2007). The informational basis for nursing intuition: Philosophical underpinnings. Nursing Philosophy, 8(3), 187-200.

 Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Mantzoukas, S., & Jasper, M. (2008). Types of nursing knowledge used to guide care of hospitalized patients. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 62(3), 318-326. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04587.x

 Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Mills, J., Chapman, Y., Bonner, A., & Francis, K. (2007). Grounded theory: A methodological spiral from positivism to postmodernism. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 58(1), 72-79. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04228.x

 Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Persson, J., & Sahlin, N. (2008). A philosophical account of interventions and causal representation in nursing research. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 46(4), 547-556. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2008.11.008

 Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

 Trochim, W. (2006). Research methods knowledge base: Positivism & post-positivism. Retrieved from http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/positvsm.php

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Identify some of the specific risk factors associated with depression and with suicide among older adults.

  • Identify a professional nursing organization, a position that the organization has taken on a current legislative issue, and actions that you, as a nurse, could take to support and possibly strengthen the organization’s position. Please use American Nurses Association.
  • Describe the role that evidence-based practice should play in the legislative process. Provide an example of the use of evidence-based practice in a legislative initiative. You can select an example from federal or state legislation.
  • Identify some of the specific risk factors associated with depression and with suicide among older adults.
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    Endocrine System lab report and essay assignment papers and questions

    Module 10 Lab Worksheet: Endocrine System lab report and essay assignment papers and questions

    Module 10 Lab Worksheet: Endocrine System

    Introduction

    This week’s lab will focus on the major endocrine glands and the hormones they secrete.

    Objectives

    Objectives for this week’s lab include:  1) Identify the location of the major endocrine glands, 2) Map out the hormonal secretion of and influence of the major endocrine glands, and 3) Identify the role of major endocrine hormones, and 4) Describe the negative feedback mechanism to maintain homeostasis.

    Overview

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    The endocrine system regulates the body’s actions and metabolic activity through the use of chemical messengers called hormones.  Hormones, produced by endocrine glands, are secreted directly into the blood stream, travel throughout the body and influence the actions and activity of various cells.  It’s a complex mechanism of how a hormone directly influences a cell but a cell needs to have a specific receptor on its plasma membrane to bind a specific hormone.  If a cell has a specific hormone, it is referred to as a target cell. Module 10 Lab Worksheet: Endocrine System lab report and essay assignment papers and questions.
    Each hormone will have a unique and specific influence on cellular activity that may include:  reproduction activities, growth and development, electrolyte, water and nutrient balance in the blood, metabolism and even influence our immune system.  Once a cell binds a hormone through its receptor, the response and impact of that hormone can vary greatly.  Some hormones have an almost instantaneous effect on that cell (such as epinephrine, aka- adrenaline) to an effect that can last days to even months (such as growth hormone).
    Hormonal levels are maintained by a negative feedback mechanism.  As hormonal levels rise in the blood and affect the target cells, it causes a negative feedback loop to initiate the inhibition of further hormone production and secretion from its endocrine gland.  Through this mechanism, hormonal homeostasis is maintained within a very narrow range and is vital because any imbalances to hormonal levels can cause drastic changes in the body’s physiology and can cause conditions such as, type 2 diabetes and hypothyroidism. Module 10 Lab Worksheet: Endocrine System lab report and essay assignment papers and questions

    Materials
    • Endocrine gland models

    Pre-Lab Evaluation Questions

    The pre-lab evaluation questions must be answered prior to lab and demonstrated to your lab instructor.  You must read through the assigned chapter readings, lab introduction, objectives, overview and procedure to answer these questions.
    Please cite your work for any reference source you utilize in answering these questions.

    1. In your own words, briefly describe how the endocrine system helps to maintain homeostasis within the body.
    2. Explain how the thyroid gland and the parathyroid gland help to maintain homeostasis of blood calcium levels?
    3. The thyroid gland also produces two hormones that influence our body’s metabolism. What are those two hormones and the difference between them?  What element/molecule is vital to provide proper function to these two hormones? In general and overall, what effect do these two hormones have on the body’s function?
    4. The adrenal cortex synthesizes over two dozen steroid base hormones collectively called corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are also a class of medications.  Medically, what are corticosteroids, what are some examples of corticosteroid medications, what conditions do they treat and what are the complications of using them?
    5. What is the importance of maintaining proper blood sugar levels? Why do the cells need glucose and what hormone helps transport glucose into the cells?  What are normal blood sugar levels within humans?  How does the pancreas and liver maintain blood sugar homeostasis? Module 10 Lab Worksheet: Endocrine System lab report and essay assignment papers and questions

    Part 01 Procedure:  Endocrine Gland Location

    1.   Identify the location of the major endocrine glands in the diagram below:

    Answers:
     
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    Part 02 Procedure:  Endocrine Hormonal Secretion

    1. Utilize “Appendix A” to map out the hormonal secretion and interaction of the major endocrine glands hormones. Utilize the word bank in “Appendix C” for to complete the chart.  Demonstrated are the hormones “Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone” and “Growth Hormone”.
    2. Hint: The thyroid gland demonstrates two hormones that are secreted; one hormone is regulated by the pituitary gland, which is demonstrated by the line coming from the pituitary.  Please record your answers below:
    3. A)

    B)
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    1. M)

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    1. V)

    W)
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    Part 03 Procedure:  Feedback Regulation of Hormones

    1. Please match the appropriate hormone with the description provided in “Appendix B” utilizing the word bank provided in “Appendix C”. Please record your answers below.

     
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    Part 04 Procedure:  Feedback Regulation of Hormones

    1. Utilizing the interaction of the thyroid releasing hormone (TRH), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) hormones please demonstrate the role of the negative feedback loop to maintain proper thyroid hormone blood levels. Also, be able to explain how a goiter would develop too.
    2. The pancreas plays a very dynamic and vital role in our body’s ability to maintain blood sugar homeostasis. Within your lab groups, discuss and describe the following situations using appropriate medical terminology, anatomy and hormones:
    3. Your blood sugar levels are low, through what mechanism does your body increase blood sugar levels?
    4. Your blood sugar levels are too high, through what mechanism does your body decrease blood sugar levels? Module 10 Lab Worksheet: Endocrine System lab report and essay assignment papers and questions
    5. Why is it so vital for sugar to be transported from the blood vessels to the cells of the body? (Think back to cellular respiration.)
    6. How does the imbalance of regulating blood sugar levels over time lead to the development of type 2 diabetes?

    Post-Lab Evaluation Questions

    The post lab evaluation questions must be completed prior to your submission of the lab.  Answers for these questions will be derived from the lab protocol, the weekly concepts associated with the lab and possibly research content from the book and/or online resources.
    Please cite your work for any reference source you utilize in answering these questions.

    1. Please answer the following questions regarding a mini-case study on Diabetes: Joe, a 58-year-old overweight male who is a widower, went through a routine physical which demonstrated a Hemoglobin A1c blood test of 8.5%.  His previous A1c test 6 months ago was 6.5%.  What is the significance of this test and value?  What is the most likely diagnosis (be specific)?
    2. The doctor asked Joe about his diet and lifestyle; if Joe were honest, how would he have responded most likely? When the doctor asked Joe if he knew what Diabetes was, he responded, “I’ve heard of it, it’s that thing where I have to take some medication to fix it, right?”.  In a paragraph, how would you best explain what Diabetes is? Remember, you’re talking to a patient.

    Module 10 Lab Worksheet: Endocrine System lab report and essay assignment papers and questions

    1. After your explanation, Joe responded, “Oh, I remember now. Will I have to take those shots, before I eat all the time now?”  How do you respond to Joe’s question about treating this condition? Please include the lifestyle changes and the possibility of oral medication and the use of insulin.
    1. Joe seems to be starting to understand his condition and asks a great question, “If I don’t do these sort of treatments, what can happen to me?”
      Basically, Joe is asking about the various complications that can result from uncontrolled blood sugar levels.  What do you tell him?  Include short and long-term uncontrolled blood sugar level complications.
    2. Joe sits quietly for a moment and then states, “I have a son in his late 20’s who’s a bit overweight too, what can I tell him so he can stop this from happening to him? What can I do to fix this problem too?”.  How do you respond to these questions? Module 10 Lab Worksheet: Endocrine System lab report and essay assignment papers and questions

    Appendix A

     
     

    Appendix B

     
    Descriptions of hormones
     

    1. Which hormone will assist the body in lowering blood sugar levels?
    2. Which gland synthesizes a hormone that helps regulate the sleep cycle?
    3. Which hormone leads to water conservation (reabsorption) in the kidneys and is produced by the hypothalamus? Module 10 Lab Worksheet: Endocrine System lab report and essay assignment papers and questions
    4. Which hormone lowers blood calcium levels by decreasing absorption of calcium and stimulates osteoblast activity in bone tissue?
    5. Which hormone(s) has/have potent anti-inflammatory effects, decreases the immune system function and is largely secreted during times of stress?
    6. Which hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex helps regulates blood pressure by increasing reabsorption of various ions and water in the kidneys leading to increased water retention and ultimately increased blood pressure? Module 10 Lab Worksheet: Endocrine System lab report and essay assignment papers and questions
    7. Which hormone acts upon the liver to assist in raising blood sugar levels?
    8. Which hormone stimulates ovulation (release of an egg from the ovary) during the middle of the menstrual cycle?
    9. Which hormone stimulates the production of breast milk post-birth?
    10. Which hormone will stimulate the testes to produce sperm? Module 10 Lab Worksheet: Endocrine System lab report and essay assignment papers and questions

     

    Appendix C

    Word bank for Part 02 and Part 03 Procedures

    • Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)
    • Aldosterone
    • Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
    • Calcitonin
    • Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
    • Cortisol
    • Epinephrine (adrenaline)
    • Estrogen
    • Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
    • Glucagon
    • Glucocorticoids
    • Gonadocorticoids (androgens)
    • Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
    • Growth Hormone
    • Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)
    • Insulin
    • Luteinizing hormone (LH)
    • Melatonin
    • Mineralcorticoids
    • Norepinephrine (noradrenaline)
    • Oxytocin
    • Parathyroid hormone
    • Prolactin
    • Progesterone
    • Testosterone
    • Thyroid hormone (T3 and T4)
    • Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
    • Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)

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