Discussions: Each module will consist of a discussion board. Discussion topics will be posted by the instructor, student will pick topics in class. Students are required to make minimum two posts in each module: One response to the topics posted by the instructor, and one peer response.
Requirements for each post:
1) Each post must be minimum 200 words (this includes peer response)
2) Students must respond using scientific facts/evidence
3) Students must use reliable sources/website to retrieve information
4) Students must provide citation or a weblink for information used on the post
Paragraph I: Select a disease or disorder of the urinary system or reproductive system and describe in detail. What are the signs and symptoms? A few examples include Kidney Infection, Kidney Stones, Bladder Infection (UTI), Prostate Enlargement, Interstitial Cystitis, Bladder Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Kidney Failure, Horseshoe Kidney, Glomerular Disease, and etc. (no more than 5 STI may be chosen and posted)
Paragraph II: Describe the causes of the disease or disorder.
Paragraph III: What are complications involved with this disorder? Describe diagnosis and treatment.
classmate to respond to:
Riya Shahi
Biol 2402-72311
Syphilis: Signs and Symptoms
Syphilis is a bacterial infection primarily spread through sexual contact. The signs and symptoms vary depending on the stage of the infection:
• Primary Stage: Marked by the presence of a painless ulcer called a chancre, which develops at the location of infection, usually on the genitals, rectum, or mouth. Enlarged lymph nodes near the groin may also be present.
• Secondary Stage: Symptoms during this stage include erythematous skin rashes, typically reddish-brown in color, ulcers in the oral cavity, vagina, or anus, elevated body temperature, enlarged lymph nodes, loss of body mass, alopecia, cephalalgia, myalgia, and profound exhaustion.
• Latent stage: During the latent stage, no symptoms are observed, yet the infection persists within the body.
• Tertiary stage: The tertiary stage of the disease can result in significant medical complications, such as damage to several organs, including the brain, nerves, eyes, heart, blood vessels, liver, bones, and joints.
Etiology of Syphilis
The bacterium Treponema pallidum is the causative agent of syphilis.
• Infection can be transmitted by direct contact with a syphilis sore during sexual intercourse.
• Vertical transmission occurs when an infected woman passes the infection to her unborn child either during pregnancy or childbirth.
• Occasionally, transmission can occur through kissing if there are visible sores present.
Complications and treatment
Untreated syphilis can lead to severe health implications, such as neurological issues like stroke or meningitis.
• Cardiovascular complications, such as heart valve damage.
• Visual impairments or complete loss of vision.
• Neurocognitive disorders, such as dementia, can affect mental health.
Diagnosis usually involves carrying out blood tests, examining sores, and even performing a spinal tap if there are suspicions of neurological involvement.
Antibiotics like penicillin are typically used as a kind of treatment. Treating sexual partners at the same time is crucial to preventing reinfection.
Category: Antomy and physiolghy
For this digestion lab, you will be researching a nutrition program/procedure of your choice.
The US weight loss market has a value of over $72 BILLION dollars. This is a huge industry, and it is still expected to grow in the next few years. Most of us have heard of weight loss products, programs, and even surgery to aid in weight loss. Some would consider the programs safe, other find them to be dangerous. You are going to choose a weight loss method and do some research.
The following are some suggestions to choose from:
Atkins diet
Keto diet
Weight Watchers
Lab-band surgery
Sleeve (VSG)
Gastric Bypass surgery
Nutrisystem
Jenny Craig
Raw Food Diet
Vegetarianism
Veganism
Intermittent Fasting
Whole30
Ozempic (as weight loss drug)
Clearly, there are other programs out there. If you have an interest, go for it! Please remember, this needs to be a program that you can research, not just your own ‘made-up macro-nutrient-pizza on the weekend diet’.
Here’s what you are going to do:
Follow research guidelines – DO NOT PLAGIARIZE and cite your sources (an APA or MLA citation at the end of each question will be good). Be sure your responses are based on research, not just your personal experience and/or belief.
After you have conducted your research. Make two posts in this DB.
Post 1:
Tell the class about the diet you studied. Make a numbered list and include the following. All answers should be in your own words and 1-5 sentences (succinct).
Name of Diet
In your own words, describe your diet. How does it work? How does this method result in weight loss?
Are there any nutrient groups/foods limited or banned with this diet?
Describe how this diet was founded or originated.
How successful is this diet?
What are the risks involved?
Aside from weight loss, what are the benefits of this method?
What are the actual costs of this program?
Is this diet easy to follow? Explain.
What are your sources for the information and why do you think they are credible? Use APA for your citations.
Post 2:
Read the other posts in this DB.
Choose one diet (from all the posts) for each of the following.
the easiest to follow
the most healthy
the most interesting
Choose one diet that you consider to be unreasonable, unhealthy, or one to avoid.
How so? What in the original post compelled you to choose that diet.
Choose two diets that you consider to be sustainable. Why?
In your opinion, considering what you have learned. What is most important when discussing diet?
Each module will consist of a discussion board. Discussion topics will be posted by the instructor, student will pick topics in class. Students are required to make minimum two posts in each module: One response to the topics posted by the instructor, and one peer response.
Requirements for each post:
1) Each post must be minimum 200 words (this includes peer response)
2) Students must respond using scientific facts/evidence
3) Students must use reliable sources/website to retrieve information
4) Students must provide citation or a weblink for information used on the post