Overview
a. After completing the required reading in your text on genetics/genomics, for this discussion prompt please consider either a close friend, a relative, or even your own family, and discuss whether you (a friend, or a relative) are at risk for any of the multifactorial disorders mentioned in the text. Also identify what factors may have attributed to the actual or potential multifactorial disorder?
Your initial post should be between 200-250 words. Please substantiate your argument and assertions. Provide APA-style references in your post.
b. Review Figure 2.32 and Table 2.13 in the McCance and Huether (2019) text. In addition, please also visit the Cellular Injury Index to access illustrations and explanatory text related to cell death. After your review, please complete the following discussion prompt.
Mrs. Jones is 95 years old and frustrated because of the constant stiffness she suffers.
- What are some examples of a decrease in her tissue and systemic function as a result of her aging process? What factors might be contributing to her longevity?
- What other factors in Mrs. Jones life span might be contributed to being female versus someone who is male?
Your initial post should be between 200-250 words. Please substantiate your argument and assertions. Provide APA-style references in your post.
2. Write a 2 page analysis comparing and contrasting the characteristics of cancer in childhood and adulthood. This assignment helps demonstrate your mastery of objectives 2 & 3 of the course.
Use APA-formatting and include a title page and references page (which do not count towards your page count). The Gangwish Library provides a guide to APA writing and excellent resources.