MAP 532 - Human Body-Health & Disease

1. Analyze the mechanism of disease
   1. Define general disease terminology
   2. Discuss patterns of disease
   3. Describe the categories of pathogenic organisms
   4. Identify body defense mechanisms against disease
   5. Outline the events of the inflammatory response
   6. Explain the effects of aging on the human body
2. Examine terminology used in the study of neoplasms
   1. Distinguish between benign and malignant tumors
   2. Identify common carcinogenic substances
   3. Describe the pathogenesis of cancer
   4. Discuss curative, palliative, and preventive methods utilized for cancer treatment
3. Interpret signs and symptoms of common diseases
   1. Review basic anatomy and physiology
   2. Discuss the effects of trauma to the body
   3. Compare and contrast acute and chronic
   4. List factors which influence how pain is experienced
4. Explain the etiology of common diseases, disorders and syndromes.
   1. Discuss disorders of the integumentary system
   2. Explain diseases that impact the musculoskeletal system
   3. Describe mental health and disorders of the nervous system
   4. Discuss diseases that impact special senses
   5. List disorders of the endocrine system
   6. Identify pathologies of the circulatory system
   7. Discuss disorders that impact immunity and the lymphatic system
   8. Describe diseases of the respiratory system
   9. Explain digestive system pathologies
   10. Discuss disorders of the male and female reproductive systems
   11. Describe diseases of the urinary system
   12. Explain disorders relevant to genetics, development and growth
5. Recognize diagnostic procedures and treatments of common diseases, disorders, and syndromes.
   1. Describe diagnostic procedures and treatments options for the integumentary system
   2. List diagnostic procedures and treatments used for the musculoskeletal system
   3. Explain diagnostic procedures and treatment options for mental health and the nervous system
   4. Discuss diagnostic procedures and treatment options used for special senses
   5. Describe procedures and treatment modalities for the endocrine system
   6. Identify diagnostic procedures and treatment options for the circulatory system
   7. Describe procedures and treatments for the lymphatic system
   8. List procedures and treatment options for the respiratory system
   9. Explain diagnostic procedures and treatments of the digestive system
   10. Discuss procedures and treatments utilized for the male and female reproductive systems
   11. List diagnostic procedures and treatments of the urinary system
   12. Explain procedures utilized for diagnosis and available treatment options for genetic, developmental, and childhood disorders.
6. Discuss the prognosis of common diseases
   1. Discuss typical prognoses of diseases associated with the integumentary system
   2. Describe outcomes of diseases related to the musculoskeletal system
   3. Explain the prognosis of diseases related to mental health and the nervous system
   4. Describe the prognosis of pathologies associated with special senses
   5. Identify disease outcomes for the endocrine system
   6. List typical prognoses of pathologies related to the circulatory system
   7. Explain disease outcomes for immunity and the lymphatic system
   8. Discuss common prognoses for respiratory pathologies
   9. Identify typical prognoses for pathologies of the digestive system
   10. Explain prognoses of disorders of the male and female reproductive systems
   11. List common pathology outcomes of the urinary system
   12. Describe typical prognoses of disorders related to genetics, development, and growth
7. Evaluate complementary medicine and use of alternative therapies
   1. Examine prevalent alternative medical treatments
   2. Identify risks and benefits associated with alternative medicine