Category: Physiology

  • Title: Examining the Accuracy of the Garmin Vivofit in Measuring Energy Expenditure Compared to Indirect Calorimetry

    Evaluating the accuracy of the garmin vivofit 
    Device to the indirect calorimetry. The 
    instructions is on the attached file. The results
    (Data) Is in there as well and needs to be run
    Off (SPSS) for test of normality, working out 
    standard deviation & mean for each stage 
    and the Relationship between energy  and treadmill speed for mean energy expenditure.
    referencing: APA Harvard 6th Ed.   The 
    references  you include in the intro HAVE to be 
    In the discussion. No new references can be 
    Added to the discussion section. This is level 5
    University level.  The method section only needs to be about the data, you do not need to talk 
    About the procedure of doing the tests on 
    individuals.

  • “Ensuring Accountability in Child Welfare: Challenges and Strategies”

    This assignment will be completed on: Accountability in the Child Welfare
    article:https://ncwwi.org/files/Data-Driven_Decision_Making__CQI/Accountability.pdf
    After reading the Child Welfare Information publication on Accountability defining accountability, identifying two challenges to accountability and explain the importance of implementing accountability strategies. Paper is to be written in APA format.

  • Understanding Basal Metabolic Rate and Resting Metabolic Rate: Differences and Applications Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) are two important measures of energy expenditure in the human body. While

    Define and explain the difference between Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) & Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)
    Discuss the following factors in relation to BMR and RMR
    Age
    FFM (Fat-Free Mass)
    Body Mass & Stature
    Health Status
    Discuss the two ways to measure energy expenditure
    Section 2: (45 points) Application
    Estimate the amount of energy expended by the following clients:
    65-year-old female, 155 lbs., trimming shrubs for 35 minutes
    18-year-old male, 230 lbs., playing wallyball for an hour
    Estimate the amount of energy YOU would expend doing the following activities (include your personal data (age, weight, etc) in the description before your answers.
    Running on a flat surface at 6mph for 30 minutes
    Walking leisurely for an hour
    Formatting (10 points)
    The format of this assignment may be presented in narrative or bullet format.  Section 2 should show the mathematical work. Information should be presented in a clear, concise, organized format.  Include at least one additional reference (in APA format) other than your text.
    https://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/resting-metabolic-rate-how-to-calculate-and-improve-yours
    https://sites.google.com/site/compendiumofphysicalactivities/home?authuser=0
    https://blog.nasm.org/metabolic-equivalents-for-weight-loss

  • Title: The Complex Interplay of Hormones, Nutrients, and Organ Systems in End-Stage Kidney Disease: A Case Study of Cynthia

    Case: End-Stage Kidney Disease
    Cynthia, a 53-year-old female presented to the emergency room due to feeling constantly tired, hungry, thirsty, and with frequent urination. Her past medical history is significant for cirrhosis and end-stage kidney disease. Physical examination had revealed yellowish discoloration to the skin, multiple bruises, bilateral edema, and weakness lasting more than three weeks. Laboratory tests were ordered (results provided below) after which she was prescribed metformin and informed to contact a doctor if she starts experiencing nausea, vomiting, fast breathing, and/or lethargy, as metformin has been known to cause metabolic acidosis.
    Complete Blood Count (CBC)
    Sodium 126 mEq/L
    Glucose 220 mg/dL
    Calcium 7.1 mg/dl
    Red blood cell count 3.9 cells/ul
    Iron 40  mcg/dL
    Albumin 2.5 g/dl
    Vitals
    Blood pressure 92/64 mmHg
    Hormone Panel
    Renin Low
    ADH Elevated
    Aldosterone Low
    Vitamins
    Vit D Low
    Vit K Low
    Vit E Low
    Vit A Low
    Urine and Stool Sample
    Stool color Gray
    Stool content Increase fat content
    Urine color Clear
    Complete Blood Count (CBC)
    Glucose Present
    Answer the following questions regarding Cynthia’s case:
    What hormone is not functioning properly causing Cynthia’s glucose levels to be abnormal? Furthermore, explain in depth how this hormone regulates blood glucose levels.
    What other hormone(s) are responsible for maintaining normal glucose levels? Explain in depth how they work.
    Explain why Cynthia is presenting with excessive thirst (polydipsia), tiredness and hunger (polyphagia), and frequent urination (polyuria).
    Explain why Cynthia is experiencing hypotension. How does the body and its various organ systems bring the blood pressure back towards homeostasis?
    What do you expect Cynthia’s heart rate and end-diastolic volume (EDV) to be (elevated, normal, or low) and justify your expectation with cardiovascular formulas such as cardiac output (CO) and stroke volume (SV).
    What is the importance of iron in the body and the consequence of it being 40 mcg/dL?
    Explain in detail what gluconeogenesis is and where in the body it occurs? Knowing that gluconeogenesis helps maintain blood glucose level, what is the effect of metformin on the management of diabetes mellitus type 2?
    Looking at Cynthia’s albumin levels, what effect does it have on her (a) blood osmolarity (b) glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and (c) urine volume?
    Explain how glucose is normally reabsorbed by the kidneys? What is happening in Cynthia’s kidneys resulting in glucosuria and what effect does glucosuria have on her blood pressure?
    If Cynthia ends up developing metabolic acidosis, what would the levels of her pH, CO2, and HCO3 be in the blood? Furthermore, how would the body compensate and address both renal and respiratory compensation (optional: show the compensation via a flow chart)? 
    Rubric
    There are 10 question. The answer are all need to be connected. Abstract, Into, Body (4 or more pages), and concludion. 

  • Title: A Case Study on a 74-Year-Old Woman with Shortness of Breath and Swelling: Understanding the Diagnosis and Treatment of Heart Failure

    Answer the questions below in paragraph form and use the sample essay as a guide. Make sure to answer each question in at least a paragraph per question. Make sure to add in text citations as well as a title page and reference page at the end as well. 
    Also please include 10 references for this case study. 
    Chief Complaint: 74-year-old woman with shortness of breath and swelling.
    History: Martha Wilmington, a 74-year-old woman with a history of rheumatic fever
    while in her twenties, presented to her physician with complaints of increasing shortness
    of breath (“dyspnea”) upon exertion. She also noted that the typical swelling she’s had
    in her ankles for years has started to get worse over the past two months, making it
    especially difficult to get her shoes on toward the end of the day. In the past week, she’s
    had a decreased appetite, some nausea and vomiting, and tenderness in the right
    upper quadrant of the abdomen.
    On physical examination, Martha’s jugular veins were noticeably distended. Auscultation
    of the heart revealed a low-pitched, rumbling systolic murmur, heard best over the left
    upper sternal border. In addition, she had an extra, “S3” heart sound.
    Questions:
    1. What is causing this murmur?
    2. What is causing her “S3” heart sound?
    3. Is her history of rheumatic fever relevant to her current symptoms? Explain.
    4. A chest X-ray reveals a cardiac silhouette that is normal in diameter. Does this rule
    out a possible problem with Martha’s heart? Explain.
    5. You examine Martha’s abdomen and find that she has an enlarged liver
    (“hepatomegaly”) and a moderate degree of ascites (water in the peritoneal cavity).
    Explain these findings.
    6. Examination of her ankles reveals significant “pitting edema.” Explain this finding.
    7. She is advised to wear support stockings. Why would this help her?
    8. Which term more accurately describes the stress placed upon Martha’s heart —
    increased pre-load or increased afterload?
    9. What is the general term describing Martha’s condition?
    10. How might Martha’s body compensate for the above condition?
    11. Martha is started on a medication called digoxin. Why was she given this
    medication, and how does it work?
    12. Two weeks after starting digoxin, Martha returns to the physician’s office for a
    follow-up visit. On physical examination, she still has significant hepatomegaly and
    pitting edema, and is significantly hypertensive (i.e. she has high blood pressure). Her
    physician prescribes a diuretic called furosemide (or “Lasix”). Why was she given this   

  • Title: The Effects of Lead Exposure on Cellular and Tissue Biology: A Pathological Analysis Lead exposure is a significant environmental agent that can have detrimental effects on cellular and tissue biology, leading to various pathological phenomena. Lead is a toxic heavy metal

    This assignment is intended to help you learn to analyze and explain the impact of environmental agents on cellular and tissue biology and thus the associated pathological phenomena and details compared to normal physiology.
    * Explain the impact of lead exposure on cellular and tissue biology and thus the associated pathological phenomena and details compared to normal physiology. Support your response with references, including your textbook and a minimum of three other credible, scholarly sources.

  • “Exploring the Role of Practice-Informed Research in Social Work: A Literature Review”

    While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
    This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
    You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
    This assignment is informed by the following EPAS Standard:
    4: Engage In Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice
    Attachments
    SWK-430-RS-T3-LiteratureReviewArticleWorksheetPart1.docx
    REVIEW SUBMISSION
    Topic 3 Participation

  • “Exploring the Impact of Social Media and Virtual Education on Learning Science”

    Write 3-5 pages research paper, using APA writing style, on one of the following (suggested) prompt:
    1. Learning Science in the Time of Social Media and Virtual Education.
    Guided components
    (100%)
    (A 90 -100) complete, correctly defined and described scientific content, sociology-scientific content is present, APA format style, scientific content is supported by relevant evidences, with in-text citations and reliable references, list of references at the end of paper in APA style. Sections of paper flow from one section through another.
    (89 – 45)
    (B-C, between 89-45) completed with few details missing, format mistakes
    (<45%) (D or F<45), when assignment or most or its components are missing Detailed Rubrics: Guided Components Possible points Paper is written in APA format style, and proper grammar 10 At least 3 parts are present: Introduction, body, and conclusion. 10 Sociology-scientific aspect present 10 At least 2-3 evidences with in-text citations 10 Total 50

  • “Exploring Additional Resources for Counselling Professionals: A Guide to Further Information and Support”

    Sources for
    additional information
    (www.cosca.org.uk(opens in a new tab))
    (https://pinktherapy.org/(opens in a new tab)
    (www.baatn.org.uk(opens in a new tab))
    https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/accreditation.html
    https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/ethical-framework-for-the-counselling-professions/
    https://www.bacp.co.uk/media/6305/bacp-managing-confidentiality-legalresource-gpia014-july2019.pdf