Assignment

Assignment Overview

In this writing assignment, you explore the anatomical structures of the immune system and how immunity is affected by diseases and disorders.

Deliverables

A one- to two-page 250- to 500-word (not including the template) paper–INCLUDING THE WORDS ALREADY ON THE TEMPLATE IN ADDITION TO THE MINIMUM 250 YOU WILL NEED A MINIMUM OF 433 WORDS TOTAL

Step 1 Research one disease or disorder of the immune system.

(I do not want to see submissions on leukemia. Type I diabetes is acceptable, but not the best choice. If you do your paper on diabetes, the emphasis should be on the immune system aspect of it, not the complications of the disease. The same goes for asthma.)

Research an immune system disorder or disease. Write a one-to-two-page (250- to 500-word, not including the words on the template) paper that addresses the following directions:

1. Describe the disease including the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and potential treatment.
2. Describe the immune system and other organs that are involved or damaged by the disease or disorder.
3. Describe how the immune system works and how it malfunctions in this disease or disorder. Relate it to the normal functioning of immunity.
4. Identify how this disease interferes with the homeostasis of the body.
5. Explain whether this disease is prevalent in a particular phase or age of life.

YOUR SUBMISSION MUST BE ON A DISEASE or CONDITION THAT PRIMARILY AFFECTS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM, NOT ONE THAT HAS JUST A LITTLE TO DO WITH IT. Writing Assignment Template:

Example: I want you to simply break down your paper in this format…..this way you and I both know you covered everything required. Do use the paragraph titles in bold as shown. (250-500 words…..INCLUDING WORDS ALREADY ON TEMPLATE YOU NEED A MINIMUM OF 433 WORDS TOTAL)

Title of Assignment (disease/disorder/etc.)

Name

Brief Description: List your chosen disease (topic) and give a quick rundown about why you chose it.

Contraction: How is this disease/disorder caused…..

Signs/Symptoms: Signs and symptoms are what the patient feels and what the doctor may see or detect on examination.

Diagnosis Methods: How is this topic proven to be contracted…..

Treatment Protocols: What would be the appropriate means of treatment in this case….

Prognosis: What is the expected outcome of the patient both with or without treatment….

Affects on the body/immune system: the system (weeks topic) is affected by your choice.

The effects on Homeostasis: How this interferes with homeostasis.

Prevalence of this disease/disorder: Whether this disease is prevalent in ethnicity, phase or age of life.

Brief Summary: Quick summarization of what you’ve learned regarding your topic.