Sometimes we are interested in the way that organisms are distributed across a particular habitat, as described in Chapter 16. Corina Tarnita’s research on the spacing of termite mounds in savanna ecosystems is one example. Watch the video about her research, found at: https://youtu.be/nJGpABrEatc, and then address the following: What do you think is the […]
Our focus this week is on ecology. Ecology is the study of interactions among organisms and between organisms and their physical environments. Watch the video entitled “Some animals are more equal than others…” found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1142&v=hRGg5it5FMI. Then address the following two issues: Why do you think that many keystone species are predators at the top […]
Discuss the relevant assessments required for the patent in the selected case study.Discussion is unclear or no discussion is provided on the assessments used in the diagnosis of the chosen case. Effectve use of a wide range of evidence to support discussion.An effectve discussion on the sexual health team involved in the management of the […]
Discuss the new insights in the understanding of Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome and its worldwide implications following the large scale outbreak of E.Coli O104:H4 diarrhea in Germany 2011
summarizing a text and then applying the ideas in the text you’ve summarized to another work, in this case either the song “Under My Thumb” by the Rolling Stones or the song “Wide World” by James Taylor. This will help you learn to explain what someone says quickly and accurately, and also how to analyze […]
For a maximum of 10 points (1 missed lab equivalent), you may write a minimum 2 page (12 font, double-spaced) research paper on a medical condition, including citations (not counted toward 2 pg minimum), including a brief history (1 paragraph) on the discovery of the condition, diagnosis (subjective symptoms, objective signs, laboratory and physical exam […]
Using internet research, describe the relationship between corals and their photosynthetic symbionts. Describe the mechanics behind this symbiosis in 6-8 sentences. How is energy transferred from one organism to another? What services/benefits do corals provide for their symbionts? What services/benefits do the algae provide the corals? Give two more examples of symbiotic relationships that involve […]
While stem cell research and human cloning are often interrelated, there are differences in these two approaches. Stem cell research has many medical inclinations for the treatment of disease. While it is the basis of human cloning, and its purpose clear for that approach, there is much debate in healthcare about where to stop with […]
For this discussion please do the following: 1. Define and reflect on the concept of biocultural evolution in your own words. Provide an example from the lectures, readings, or your own scholarly research. 2. Provide an example of biological human variation from this week. Why does this variation exist? Examples include skin color, lactose tolerance, […]
This discussion is a very current topic and a lot of the data strongly suggests one overall health view, but more research must be completed. The research currently being done, and you are going to read/hear about people’s opinions on vaping/marijuana every week for years, but we can still talk about it now. In WA […]
