Assignment
Length: 7 pages double spaced
Critical Essay: The questions will require students to carry out extensive research for the essay and present the work in a cogent and scientifically sound format.
1. Describe, using appropriate terminology, the major pathophysiological processes, their underlying mechanisms and how they contribute to the features of disease. Course learning outcome;
2. Discuss the body's response to stressors and the consequences to physiological systems, the role of the immune system: psychoneuroimmunology;
3. Evaluate the features of frequently encountered inflammatory disorders, degenerative conditions, and neoplasms;
4. Interpret the macroscopic and microscopic changes that occur in pathological conditions and explain the uses of common laboratory investigative and imaging procedures in the diagnosis and monitoring of pathophysiological changes;
5. Selectively and critically appraise literature and information from different sources and fields, and propose solutions to problems arising from the analysis. Course learning outcome
Assessment criteria will be that students:
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of pathophysiological processes pertinent to the title;
• Demonstrate the ability to use current, objective material, properly referenced using an appropriate academic writing style.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
1. Ageing
Shakespeare refers to old age as "Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything". Is ageing inevitably associated with disease? Use in depth examples of at least two diseases to discuss theories of ageing and how it impacts on health.
You might consider these resources as starting points. Remember for a critical essay the quality of your sources is important so do find up to date primary research papers relevant to the question you are answering. You might like to look at these links and papers to start: Note: Please only use references to peer reviewed publications.
Ageing
Mather, K. A., Jorm, A. F., Parslow, R. A., & Christensen, H. (2011). Is telomere length a biomarker of aging? A review. The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 66(2), 202-213.
Franceschi, C., & Campisi, J. (2014). Chronic inflammation (inflammaging) and its potential contribution to age-associated diseases. Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biomedical Sciences and Medical Sciences, 69(Suppl_1), S4-S9.
Type 2 Diabetes
Shakespeare refers to old age as "Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything". Is ageing inevitably associated with disease? Use in depth examples of at least two diseases to discuss theories of ageing and how it impacts on health.
Type 2 diabetes
Introduction
Defining parameters, providing background and setting the scene for discussion
Introduction relevant, pertinent and informative, includes the question, gives a succinct and clear direction for the essay. Clearly ‘signposts' the reader in the direction the essay will take in an interesting and informative manner. Parameters succinctly defined with reference to quality sources.
Consistent exhibition of outstanding 1st characteristics throughout with integrated flow and style.