Discussion

Choose one of the two body systems from the list and answer all supporting questions. Then, write a summary paragraph (of at least 300 words) identifying how this system supports the body. Discuss the impact that diet and health have on your chosen body system, more specifically, the impact on the physiology of this body system. What are some of the health consequences of inadequate or improper nutrition pertaining to this system?  Share the resources and steps you took to complete this discussion.  What were your challenges? What exciting fact(s) did you find?  Utilize at least two scholarly sources, in addition to the textbooks and assigned reading within the course to support your answer. 

Your initial post must be a minimum of 500 words. In addition to the textbook, utilize a minimum of two scholarly sources to support your points. Cite and reference your sources in APA format as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.  

• Integumentary System
  • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system.
    • What makes the integumentary system unique?
    • Choose and describe a common disorder of the integumentary system.
      • Describe the diagnosis and prognosis or treatment options.
      • What can be done in terms of prevention?
    • Include an interesting fact about the system that is not in the textbook. 
• Skeletal System
  • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal system.
    • What makes the skeletal system unique?
    • Choose and describe a common disorder of the skeletal system.
      • Describe the diagnosis and prognosis or treatment options.
      • What can be done in terms of prevention?
    • Include an interesting fact about the system that is not in the textbook. 

Guided Response: You are required to post an initial response to the discussion by Day 3; then, respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial posts by Day 7. You are required to make your posts (one initial and two responses) on three separate days of the week.