A&P I

03 Sep A&P I

H04 Anatomy & Physiology I

Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double-spaced pages; refer to the “Assignment Format” page located on the Course Home page for specific format requirements.

After completing this assignment you will be able to:

· Determine the differences between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

· Understand the importance of neurotransmitters.

· Discuss the differences between Alzheimer’s and old age.

Part A:

1. Imagine you are being chased through the woods by a hungry bear.

a. Which nervous system would engage (parasympathetic or sympathetic)? Why is this?

b. What would be the effects of this system on your:

i. Eyes

ii. Skin

iii. Respiratory System

iv. d. Skeletal muscles

c. Describe the neurotransmitter family that is activated in this situation.

2. Imagine that you are home with the flu.

a. Which nervous system would engage? Why is this?

b. What would be the effects of this system on your:

i. Eyes

ii. Skin

iii. Respiratory System

iv. Skeletal muscles

c. Describe the neurotransmitter family that is activated in this situation.

Part B: Jack is a 78-year-old man. While most of the time Jack is able to live by himself, he does often forget where he put his car keys or what time his next doctor’s appointment is.

1. Would you classify Jack as an Alzheimer’s patient? Why or why not? Provide one (1) supporting fact.

2. Describe one (1) type of treatment or assistance you would recommend for Jack, with one (1) supporting fact.

Grading Rubric

Please refer to the rubric below for the grading criteria for this assignment.

CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable

5 points

Student correctly identifies

which nervous system would

be engaged when being

chased by a hungry bear

N/AN/AN/A

15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points

Student provides a clear,

logical description of the

effects on all 4 of the

following: Eyes, Skin,

Respiratory System, Skeletal

muscles.

Student provides a clear,

logical description of the

effects on at least 3 of the

following: Eyes, Skin,

Respiratory System, Skeletal

muscles.

Student provides a clear,

logical description of the

effects on at least 2 of the

following: Eyes, Skin,

Respiratory System,

Skeletal muscles.

Student provides a clear,

logical description of the

effects on at least 1 of the

following: Eyes, Skin,

Respiratory System,

Skeletal muscles.

5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points

Student provides a clear,

logical description of the

neurotransmitter family

activated in this situation.

Student provides a mostly

clear, logical description of

the neurotransmitter family

activated in this situation.

Student provides a partially

clear, logical description of

the neurotransmitter family

activated in this situation.

Student provides a weak or

unclear description of the

neurotransmitter family

activated in this situation.

5 points

Student correctly identifies

which nervous system would

be engaged when you are

home with the flu.

N/AN/AN/A

15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points

Student provides a clear,

logical description of the

effects on all 4 of the

following: Eyes, Skin,

Respiratory System, Skeletal

muscles.

Student provides a clear,

logical description of the

effects on at least 3 of the

following: Eyes, Skin,

Respiratory System, Skeletal

muscles.

Student provides a clear,

logical description of the

effects on at least 2 of the

following: Eyes, Skin,

Respiratory System,

Skeletal muscles.

Student provides a clear,

logical description of the

effects on at least 1 of the

following: Eyes, Skin,

Respiratory System,

Skeletal muscles.

5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points

Student provides a clear,

logical description of the

neurotransmitter family

activated in this situation.

Student provides a mostly

clear, logical description of

the neurotransmitter family

activated in this situation.

Student provides a partially

clear, logical description of

the neurotransmitter family

activated in this situation.

Student provides a weak or

unclear description of the

neurotransmitter family

activated in this situation.

15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points

Student provides a clear,

logical description of

whether he/she would

classify Jack as an

Alzheimer’s patient with at

least 1 clear, logical

supporting fact.

Student provides a mostly

clear, logical description of

whether he/she would

classify Jack as an

Alzheimer’s patient with at

least 1 mostly clear, logical

supporting fact.

Student provides a partially

clear, logical description of

whether he/she would

classify Jack as an

Alzheimer’s patient with at

least 1 partially clear, logical

supporting fact.

Student provides a weak or

unclear description of

whether he/she would

classify Jack as an

Alzheimer’s patient with at

least 1 weak or unclear

supporting fact.

Part A: Effects – flu

(15 points)

Part A:

Neurotransmitter

family – flu (5

points)

Part B: Jack –

Alzheimer’s? (15

points)

Part A:

Neurotransmitter

family – hungry bear

(5 points)

Part A: nervous

system – flu (5

points)

Part A: Hungry bear –

nervous system (5

points)

Part A: Effects –

hungry bear (15

points)

10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points

Student provides a clear,

logical description of at least

1 type of treatment or

assistance he/she would

recommend for Jack, along

with at least 1 clear, logical

supporting fact.

Student provides a mostly

clear, logical description of

at least 1 type of treatment

or assistance he/she would

recommend for Jack, along

with at least 1 mostly clear,

logical supporting fact.

Student provides a partially

clear, logical description of

at least 1 type of treatment

or assistance he/she would

recommend for Jack, along

with at least 1 partially

clear, logical supporting

fact.

Student provides a weak or

unclear description of at

least 1 type of treatment

or assistance he/she would

recommend for Jack, along

with at least 1 weak or

unclear supporting fact.

15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points

Student makes no errors in

grammar or spelling that

distract the reader from the

content.

Student makes 1-2 errors in

grammar or spelling that

distract the reader from the

content.

Student makes 3-4 errors in

grammar or spelling that

distract the reader from the

content.

Student makes more than

4 errors in grammar or

spelling that distract the

reader from the content.

10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points

The paper is written in

proper format. All sources

used for quotes and facts are

credible and cited correctly.

The paper is written in

proper format with only 1-2

errors. All sources used for

quotes and facts are credible

and most are cited correctly.

The paper is written in

proper format with only 3-5

errors. Most sources used

for quotes and facts are

credible and cited correctly.

The paper is not written in

proper format. Many

sources used for quotes

and facts are less than

credible (suspect) and/or

are not cited correctly.

Part B: Jack –

treatment (10

points)

Mechanics (15

Points)

Format (10 Points)