HSC105 2021 January Module 7 Discussion Latest

HSC105 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I

Module 7 Discussion

Have You Lost Weight or Lost Your Mind?

Instructions

Our special senses do a wonderful job of keeping us aware of our environment in order that we can make both conscious and unconscious changes in order to maintain homeostasis. As efficient as these systems are, sometimes we need to “trick” them in order to achieve the desired outcome.  Eyeglasses are a perfect example. Even though we have not made an actual anatomical change, altering the focus of the light within the eye enables us to see images more clearly.

The following video, shows us an example of how potentially a person’s desire for weight loss can lead her to “trick” her body in order to control her eating.

To begin, watch the video, Tongue Patch Diet (Links to an external site.).

Part A

After watching this video, address the first question based on your thoughts supported by research. Include with your post the research references in APA style format. Post your reply by Tuesday. After posting begin your textbook reading to complete Part B and Part C.

This video illustrates how a surgical procedure such as this would lessen the sense of taste. Doing so would decrease the pleasurable sensation of eating with the intended outcome of weight loss. Let’s assume that this is possible:

Question #1:  Would this be a prudent choice? If available, should procedures like this be performed? In addition to this extreme example, there are many products that we use and things that we commonly do in order to alter our perception of our environment. Can you think of any examples of this?

Part B

For the second part of the discussion, you will apply what you have learned from the course materials in this module. By Thursday, create and post separately, two well-crafted questions for your classmates to answer. Each question must include at least one paragraph of background information before the questions are asked. You must start each question post with “CLASSMATE QUESTION.” *** Please be sure to research your questions and add references.

Part C

For the last part of the discussion, you will thoroughly respond to two of your classmate’s questions. ***When responding to your classmate’s questions you must start with "CLASSMATE RESPONSE." *** This will assure that you are given proper credit for all posts.