Discussion (BIOLOGY OF HEALTH AND DISEASE Expert)

Read the following:

 Boundless. (2015). Anatomy and Physiology.

· Introduction to the Study of Cells (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

· Transport Across Membranes (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

· Epithelial Tissues (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

· Connective Tissues (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

· Membranes (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

· Nervous Tissues (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

 WikiBooks. (2015). Human Physiology- Specialized Cells of the Human Body (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

The organ systems do not exist in isolation.  Rather, each system is deeply connected to and dependent upon many, if not all, others.  This discussion will allow you to engage with your peers in analyzing the level of interconnectedness of organ systems, discussing the importance of cells in health and disease, and creating a graphical representation of your ideas

The outcomes that will be addressed in this activity are: 

· Describe cells, tissues and organ systems of the human body (CO#1).

· Analyze the interconnected nature of the organ systems (CO#1).

An active discussion is the key to an interesting and engaging online course. Discussion in this course is designed to simulate a classroom discussion. As others join in the discussion, you should read what has already been posted and continue on with the discussion from there.  We will go through the questions one at a time, moving on to the next question once we have fully explored the current question. I will guide you through the discussions. 

First, let’s start with questions based on your opinion:

· Though we focus a lot on the organ systems, is it important to know the types and functions of the different cells and tissues also?  How could that knowledge be useful in understanding disease? Or in a career in healthcare?  

Our first week together provides an overview of the organ systems. 

· Choose 3 organ systems and complete a Venn diagram illustrating the relationship of the chosen organ systems. 

· List at least 4 functions of each organ system in each circle. The overlapping sections of each circle depict the interrelationship between and among the chosen systems.

In your initial post, please complete the following steps: 

· First, click on the following link (below) and add your information to the Venn diagram Template.

· Save your Venn diagramso you can upload to the discussion area.

Venn Diagram Template