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Discussion 1:
As this is a discussion, the goal is to debate freely with your peers and to have the opportunity to explore and analyze, not only your chosen question, but also the thoughts of your classmates. You might find that you end on a topic below that is far removed from your original choice. That is ok and encouraged!
Why is it nearly impossible to study physiology without anatomy and vice versa?
Why do we require oxygen for survival?
Why is the anatomical position important?
Why is it important that everyone within healthcare understands the same medical language?
Why is homeostasis the only objective of the human body?
Why do we have both positive and negative feedback mechanisms?
Why does the human body undergo aging?
Why is no single system in the human body considered “an island”?
Discussion 5:
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Why do we have joints in the body that possess very little movement?
Why do we have a greater range of motion in our appendicular skeleton compared to our axial skeleton?
Why do bones in the appendicular skeleton heal faster than the axial skeleton?
Why do joint injuries require a period of immobilization?
Why do some individuals have more flexible joints than others?
Why so some individuals experience joint pain and stiffness in certain weather conditions?
Why do bone lengthening surgeries have ethical implications?
Why are performance enhancing drugs harmful to the appendicular skeleton?
Discussion 7:
As this is a discussion, the goal is to debate freely with your peers and to have the opportunity to explore and analyze, not only your chosen question, but also the thoughts of your classmates. You might find that you end on a topic below that is far removed from your original choice. That is ok and encouraged!
Why is there controversy over the usage of anabolic steroids?
Why do the risks of anabolic steroids outweigh the benefits?
Why does Botox act at the neuromuscular junction?
Why do we see atrophy in a limb after removing an 8-week cast?
Why do muscles only pull and never push?
Why is there disagreement in the role of genetics in determining muscle size and strength?
Why do some experts believe that overtraining leads to muscle loss?
Why are some people better marathoners than sprinters?
Discussion 8:
As this is a discussion, the goal is to debate freely with your peers and to have the opportunity to explore and analyze, not only your chosen question, but also the thoughts of your classmates. You might find that you end on a topic below that is far removed from your original choice. That is ok and encouraged!
Why does damage to the spinal cord often result in paralysis?
Why do some spinal nerves have more sensory or motor function than others?
Why do some people experience chronic itching or tingling after a spinal nerve injury?
Why do some spinal nerves play a more important role than others in autonomic function?
Why do some researchers believe that the spinal cord can regenerate and repair?
Why do some scientists support spinal cord stimulation for the treatment of chronic pain while others argue that it can cause adverse effects?
Why does damage to the spinal cord lead to loss of sensation and movement below the level of injury?
Why is the brain and spinal cord so important in autonomic function?
Discussion 9:
As this is a discussion, the goal is to debate freely with your peers and to have the opportunity to explore and analyze, not only your chosen question, but also the thoughts of your classmates. You might find that you end on a topic below that is far removed from your original choice. That is ok and encouraged!
Why do some individuals with cranial nerve disorders experience autonomic dysfunction?
Why is the brain’s reward system so important for motivation and addiction?
Why do certain brain disorders, such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s progress over time?
Why do some believe that certain types of music or meditation can alter brain function?
Why do some scientists believe that consciousness is an emergent property of the brain versus others who believe that it is a separate, non-physical entity?
Why do some researchers believe that neuromodulation can be used to treat cranial nerve disorders?
Why do some people struggle with impulse control?
Why is it important to assess cranial nerve function?