Discussion Board 1

Description:

The study of anatomy and physiology provides a basis for clinical implementation. This knowledge has many applications in the clinical setting and supports patient examination, diagnostic testing, formation of a diagnosis, and patient communication. The discussion boards for this course will explore the clinical application of anatomy and physiology as it relates to the understanding of acute injuries and diseases that impact each body system. The discussion this week will explore how homeostasis and the inability to maintenance homeostasis relate to human disease.

Instructions:

Step 1: Respond to both of the following:

It is essential to good health that the human body maintain homeostasis. The lack of homeostasis can result in disease or even death, and a variety of problems can result when the human body does not maintain homeostasis.

• What possible negative consequences could develop when a person experiences a lack of homeostasis in a certain area? Explain.
• Pick two possible ways that a person’s body could stop maintaining homeostasis (for example, with blood pressure, body temperature, blood glucose levels, etc.) and describe the possible resulting health problems for each.
• How can each type of homeostasis loss be treated medically (through medication, procedures, etc.)?

Refer to the textbook and the Internet as needed to help find this information and support your responses to these questions.

Be sure to cite any outside sources in current APA format.