1. Name at least three reasons to study anatomy and physiology.
2. For whom would an appreciation of the structural characteristics of the human heart come more easily: an alien who lands on Earth, abducts a human, and dissects his heart, or an anatomy and physiology student performing a dissection of the heart on her very first day of class? Why?
3. Name the six levels of organization of the human body.
4. The female ovaries and the male testes are a part of which body system? Can these organs be members of more than one organ system? Why or why not?
5. Explain why the smell of smoke when you are sitting at a campfire does not trigger alarm, but the smell of smoke in your residence hall does.
6. Identify three different ways that growth can occur in the human body.
7. When you open a bottle of sparkling water, the carbon dioxide gas in the bottle form bubbles. If the bottle is left open, the water will eventually “go flat.” Explain these phenomena in terms of atmospheric pressure.
8. On his midsummer trek through the desert, Josh ran out of water. Why is this particularly dangerous?
9. What regulatory processes would your body use if you were trapped by a blizzard in an unheated, uninsulated cabin in the woods?
10. If a bullet were to penetrate a lung, which three anterior thoracic body cavities would it enter, and which layer of the serous membrane would it encounter first?
11. Which medical imaging technique is most dangerous to use repeatedly, and why?
12. Explain why ultrasound imaging is the technique of choice for studying fetal growth and development.
 

Discussion Question 1

It is often said that big differences exist in the way in which men and women communicate.

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, read more about this statement. Based on your research and understanding, answer the following questions:

• Have you seen this kind of difference in communication style between men and women? Provide examples.
• How can this gender gap in communication be bridged?

Discussion Question 2

With a society that is so diverse in its own nature, issues pertaining to cultural diversity are bound to occur in the process of team management and leadership.

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research about cultural diversity. Based on your research and understanding, answer the following questions:

• How does having members of different cultures on a team affect the team’s performance?
• How would you incorporate a person from a culture of your choice into your team, keeping in mind communication differences within your and the chosen culture?

Question Description

Cancer, Genetics, and Genomics

Discussion Questiion

Rachel comes from a family with a history of breast cancer on her mother’s side. Rachel’s mother died of breast cancer when she was very young. Rachel has two sisters, Lisa and Kristin. Rachel has remained close to Lisa, but she no longer has a relationship with Kristin. At a routine checkup, Rachel is told about the availability of genetic testing for identifying a predisposition to breast cancer. Her doctor recommends the test to Rachel given her family history. Rachel has the genetic testing done and finds that she has a mutated breast cancer 1, early onset (BRCA1) gene. Her doctor tells her she is at high risk for developing breast and ovarian cancer. Rachel’s doctor suggests she ask her sisters to be tested also, so they can take the proper preventative measures. Rachel feels comfortable sharing this information with Lisa, but she has not spoken to Kristin in many years. Rachel tells her doctor that she is not in contact with Kristin and will not make an effort to tell her about BRCA1 and genetic testing. Rachel’s doctor feels confident that she can locate Kristin but worries about breaching patient confidentiality if she goes against Rachel’s wishes.

If you were Rachel’s healthcare provider, what would you do? Provide a rationale for your response. Include the pathological processes associated with breast cancer. What role does the BRCA1 gene contribute to managing the patient’s care? Describe and explain the role of the BRCA1 and breast cancer 2, early onset (BRCA2) gene in contribution as a risk factor for breast cancer. Analyze the risk factors for breast cancer and possible interventions to preventive health management for women and men.

Needs to be in APA format

All nursing theories are developed in space and time, and are not value free. Select one nursing theorist and explain the factors that influenced development of the theory (history, scientific paradigm, and personal experiences–mentoring, education, practice, other). Provide reference(s) for your response.

    Please do at least 500 words, APA format, 2 refernces