Discussion Board 1.1: Anatomy, Physiology, and the Human Body

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Description:

In this discussion, you will examine the importance of homeostasis as it relates to health and what might happen when it is not maintained.

Objectives:

• Describe the major functions of the four types of human tissue.
• Define homeostasis.
• Explain the role of positive and negative feedback loops in maintaining homeostasis.

Instructions:

Step 1: Respond to the following:

It is essential to good health that the human body maintain homeostasis. The lack of homeostasis can result in disease or even death, and a variety of problems can result when the human body does not maintain homeostasis.

• What possible negative consequences could develop when a person experiences a lack of homeostasis in a certain area? Explain.
• Pick two possible ways that a person’s body could stop maintaining homeostasis (for example, with blood pressure, body temperature, blood glucose levels, etc.) and describe the possible resulting health problems for each.
• How can each type of homeostasis loss be treated medically (through medication, procedures, etc.)?

*Be sure to cite any outside sources in APA format.