A&P Research Paper

stpauligirl · Nov 28, 2006

I am stressing and doubting that this semester will end well.
I need to do a 3-5 page research paper for A&P. Has to be an aspect of anatomy or physiology or both.
Any ideas greatly appreciated!!
Thankyou!!
Jenny

I had to do something similar in A&P1....I chose a topic that dealt with aging, it dealt with why some people live to be 100 and others don't. Since my teacher was about 1000 years old and I was the oldest student in his class I felt it was appropriate :lol2:

Eat more cheese from Sardinia and you will stay 25 forever!

Jenny67 · Nov 28, 2006

bahhaaa!! :)

stpauligirl · Nov 28, 2006

bahhaaa!! :)

I'm sorry..... :lol2:

Jenny67 · Nov 28, 2006

If only our Professors 'knew'. :)

I'm doing searches and trying to narrow something down so I can head to the library tomorrow, I have added aging to my list though.

stpauligirl · Nov 28, 2006

If only our Professors 'knew'. :)
I'm doing searches and trying to narrow something down so I can head to the library tomorrow, I have added aging to my list though.

My prof liked my topic and paper, he thought it was cool :lol2:

Keep in touch and let me know what will come of this.

Good luck with your research.

augigi, CNS · Nov 28, 2006

Can you narrow it down at all? Is there a particular process or organ that interests you? I'd like to help but it's a bit broad. What type of research paper - quantitative, qualitative, review etc?

Jenny67 · Nov 28, 2006

I think that is my problem, that I feel overwhelmed because I can't figure out how to 'narrow' it down. This is what the paper says:

Short report on some aspect of anatomy or physiology (or both) that requires you to do research outside of the course text. The report should be approximately 3 to 5 pages in length. Some sample types of subjects:

- The sequence of embryological development for an organ or structure

- The effects of aging on some body system

- A recent medical advance in treatment of a disorder

CuriousMe · Nov 29, 2006

We have to do a research project as well....but no paper, we're actually making posters....which I haven't done in forever and a half.

My partner and I found this cool study where they grafted bone marrow stem cells onto cardiac muscle damaged from an MI. the BMSC's not only grafted on and differentiated into cardiomyocytes.....but there were markers indicating that local regeneration of the host cardiomyocytes was starting as well. Very cool study.

If you're looking for a cool study, you could try Google Scholar or PubMed Central Homepage

Peace,

Cathie

augigi, CNS · Nov 29, 2006

Well in my area of expertise, I'd say:

1. Stem cells for cardiac regeneration or

2. Left ventricular assist devices for end stage heart failure.

Hah - just looked up and saw the poster above said the same as #1!! If you choose #2, I have about 800 articles about VADs collected on my computer and I'd be happy to share.

squirtle · Nov 29, 2006

We had a huge research presentation to do as well. My paper ended up being about 12 pages. It had to be submitted, APA format, and then we had to do a presentation which we had to dress up for and use visual aids. I did mine on 'The Effects of Epilepsy on Adolescents". It was a fairly easy topic to research and there were many ways to incorporate what we had learned throughout the course into the topic. I looked at the psychological effects, as well as the physical. I was also able to discuss the methods of diagnosing, which allowed me to talk about various tests. Then I discussed treatments which opened up discussion on medications, etc.

kimber1985 · Nov 29, 2006

I would do the A&P of Diabetes, as that would help you later on in nursing.