Name ______________________________________
Date Due: _____November 30th__________
Homeostatic Imbalances Diseases Mini Research Projects (Paper + Presentation)
ASSIGNMENT Objective:
To research a homeostatic imbalance with a variable (sports, age group, race, male/female etc) and
discover how it impacts the body, how this imbalance can be prevented, and complications that can
arise from these imbalances.
RESEARCH:
Diseases are homeostatic imbalances. Injury are also an example of a homeostatic imbalance. The focus
of your research should be on the anatomy and physiology of the condition. This means you should
describe the anatomy (structure) and physiology (function) of a normal, healthy individual and then
compare it to a person who is afflicted with the disease (how is homeostasis out of balance?). Use (and
explain) as many terms and concepts as possible!
Your presentation/paper must also address the following topics:
Introduction (10pt)– Introduce the disease with a general description of what it is. How is it a
homeostatic imbalance within the body. Include a synopsis of what your paper will be about and how
your homeostatic imbalance with the variable that you chose.
Statistics(10pts) – Include statistics that describe how common the disease/disorder is. Also
include information if it occurs more commonly in certain populations, for example,
women or Asian-Americans.
Signs & Symptoms(10pts) – Describe the signs and symptoms, providing a brief explanation of
any sign or symptom that is not self-explanatory.
Cause(10pts) – Possibilities include inflammation, infection, abnormal cell growth, heredity,
malnutrition, environmental factors, or stress. Explain how the cause (if known) of the
disease/disorder produces the signs and symptoms. Be as specific as possible. In some
cases, the disease may be idiopathic (no known cause).
Prevention(10pts)– If the disease can be prevented, explain how. If not, explain why it can’t be
prevented (your reason will probably refer back to the cause of the disease).
Diagnosis(10pts) – List all procedures that can be used to determine if a person has the disease.
Procedures may include laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging techniques (such as MRI),
biopsy, physical examination, asking the patient questions about their symptoms, family
history, and others. You must provide an explanation of each procedure, specifically
describing what signs the doctor is looking for. Always try to connect the diagnoses to
the cause and/or symptoms of the disease.
Complications(10pts) – Are there any complications that may develop in a person suffering
from the disease? Explain how the complications affect the patient.
Treatment Options and Prognosis(10pts) – List all treatments that can be used to help the
patient. Treatments may include medication, lifestyle changes, surgery, physical therapy,
and others. You must provide a brief explanation of each type of treatment, specifically
describing what signs or symptoms the treatment is designed to alleviate. Be as specific
as possible. Prognosis – Describe the typical outcome of the disease. Include the
chances for complete recovery, if there is any permanent loss of function, or possibility
of death
Source(10pts)- Properly cite in text your articles found from a publisher and or ‘.Org’ + ‘.edu’ site.
NO ‘.com’ or any unverified legitimate sites/sources Your sources should be in numeric and alphabetical
order and in APA format
Body and Structure+ on time submissions(10pts)- all deadlines must be sent ON TIME!
PAPER: 12 font, double spaced, last page specifically for Citing your sources with
cover page as the first page (name, date and paper topic).
Presentation: 15 slides minimum, pictures to help illustrate your research,
flash/index cards during presentation(optional), last slides specifically for Citation