Category: Human Biology

Fossil fuels are not a renewable source of energy. As countries transition away from their usage, alternative renewable energy source usage is imperative. Pick one from this list and describe its current use, forecasted use, advantages, and limitations.
https://www.energy.gov/eere/renewable-energy
Textbook – Mader, S. S., & Windelspecht, M. (2022). Human biology (16th ed.). McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Chapters 24 & 25

As you have learned in this chapter, human activity has had a negative impact on the environment. Behavioral changes are necessary if we are to maintain the health of the planet and human health. Navigate to the following website and determine your ecological footprint. Share the result with the class, indicate whether the result surprised you, and discuss ways that you can reduce your footprint.
https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/carbon-footprint-calculator/
Textbook – Mader, S. S., & Windelspecht, M. (2022). Human biology (16th ed.). McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
Chaperters 24 & 25

The questions must be completely answered based on the material presented in the text on ecology and the nature of ecosystems, and human interactions with the biosphere. Outside sources can be used but the proper response must coincide with the material in the text. 
Textbook – Mader, S. S., & Windelspecht, M. (2022). Human biology (16th ed.). McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

The lymphatic system is an unsung hero – accomplishing at least four critical roles in our body. Pick one and describe it. What is a disorder or disease that affects that function? What is the result?
Textbook – Mader, S. S., & Windelspecht, M. (2022). Human Biology. McGraw-Hill Higher Education (U.S.).
Chapters 7 & 8 

What have your experiences with the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic taught you about the global monitoring of pandemics? For future pandemics, what could be done differently? Here are some ideas from the WHO. 
https://pandemichub.who.int
Textbook – Mader, S. S., & Windelspecht, M. (2022). Human Biology. McGraw-Hill Higher Education (U.S.).
Chapters 7 & 8

The questions must be completely answered based on the material presented in the text on the lymphatic and immune systems, and the biology of infectious diseases.  Outside sources can be used but the proper response must coincide with the material in the text. 
Textbook – Mader, S. S., & Windelspecht, M. (2022). Human Biology. McGraw-Hill Higher Education

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of early death in the United States – responsible for more than 33% of all deaths. Pick one type of cardiovascular disease and discuss what advances have been made in preventing and treating it. What factors increase your risk of developing this form of CVD?
Textbook – Mader, S. S., & Windelspecht, M. (2022). Human Biology. McGraw-Hill Higher Education (U.S.). 
Chapters  5 & 6

Blood has three main functions: transport, defense, and regulation. Pick one and describe how blood accomplishes this function. Imagine you are tasked with designing artificial blood. How would you ensure that the blood would fulfill this function? What would be the challenges?
Textbook- Mader, S. S., & Windelspecht, M. (2022). Human Biology. McGraw-Hill Higher Education (U.S.). 
Chapters 5 & 6

The questions must be completely answered based on the material presented in the text on the cardiovascular system (CVS).  Outside sources can be used but the proper response must coincide with the material in the text. 
They are to be formatted to have single-spacing and 12 point Times New Roman font. Responses should be referenced to the text or outside source to avoid the potential for plagiarism. You may use any style when citing your sources (APA, MLA, etc.).
There are between 20 – 30 fill-in-the-blank and short answer items on each worksheet. Responses should be written clearly and include an explanation of equations, variables, values, and answers. 
Textbook – 
Mader, S. S., & Windelspecht, M. (2022). Human Biology. McGraw-Hill Higher Education (U.S.).