Due MIDNIGHT: Respond/Critique two discussion posts.

EXAMPLE of RESPONSE:

“I think you did a great job of explaining muscle contraction and relaxation and connecting it to rigor mortis. I like the way you broke things down into events and steps. The sequential steps really helped me understand what I was reading. I think your report was well executed with an introduction and conclusion. In adding to your comments on ACh within the process of contraction, I want to highlight Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's is a disease stimulated by the degeneration of nerve cells that control movement (Web MD, 2013). The cells of the brain that control movement require a balance of dopamine and ACh, which are both involved in the transmission of nerve signals and therefore the instigation of the muscle contraction process. With the disease, cells that produce dopamine begin to degenerate, throwing off the balance causing muscle rigidity, tremors, and alterations in gait and speech (Web MD, 2013). Although medicine can be given to help with the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, there is no cure (Web MD, 2013).

Web MD. (2013, April 03). Parkinson's disease health center. Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/parkinsons-disease/”

            You did a wonderful job explaining all the steps of muscle contraction! It helped me to clearly understand all the steps. I really liked how you describe ATP production, which was also really helpful. One thing that you might be able to change would be dividing up the steps in a different way. Although you put in all the steps, it was kind of confusing when trying to keep up which ones went first. One disorder that you might could add is muscular dystrophy. Muscular Dystrophy is a genetic disorder that destroys how the muscle functions (Answers Corporation). The muscle is destroyed by this disorder and is replaced with fat and connective tissue (Answers Corporation). It causes muscle weakness and affects to the nervous system as well (Answers Corporation). Over all you did an excellent job. Keep up the good work!

These are responses classmates posted. Just to give you general idea. They are not long responses.