Discussion Post: Cells, Genes, Tissues and Common Alterations
• Discuss a key concept that was covered in the Shadow Health Concept Lab and include information on how the pathophysiology of this concept relates to 3 body systems.
• Include a summary of what was helpful in this module or what was not helpful
1) Title page
a) Appropriate citations
b) Reference page
c) Introduction/Conclusion
2) Include at least one scholarly reference
The following concepts were discussed: cell, gene, and tissue structure; cell, gene, and tissue alterations; adaptive cellular alterations; neoplasia; atrophy; effects of neoplasia on tissues, cancer, effect of cellular injury on tissue; smoke exposure, ethanol exposure, lead exposure; genetic testing; chromosomal disorders (trisomy 21 and monosomy X); cystic fibrosis; huntington's disease.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.