You must write a 4-5 page paper in APA format on a disease that affects one of the organ systems covered in the class. The disease should be an emerging or reemerging concern locally. The paper should include an introduction to the disease and organ system with epidemiological data, a discussion of the normal anatomy and physiology of the affected system, how the disease changes the anatomy and physiology (pathophysiology), and treatment/prevention options. You must cite at least 3 primary and 2 secondary sources.
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1. Anatomy & Physiology Pathophysiology Paper
You will pick a disease for your pathophysiology paper. The
disease must be for one of the organ systems covered this term
listed in the syllabus. Select a disease from current events that
is an emerging or reemerging concern to you or people in your
area. Provide local epidemiological data for the disease.
The paper must be in APA format and 4-5 pages.
Your paper must include:
Introduction to the disease and the organ system (history, signs,
symptoms, epidemiology etc.)
Discussion of the normal anatomy and physiology of the organ
system involved (cell and tissue populations involved, organs,
primary functions, connections to other body systems)
Discussion of the changes to the anatomy and physiology as a
result of the disease (pathophysiology)
Discussion of treatment/prevention options
3 primary and at least 2 secondary scholarly sources