Command Center

Part 1

The cell has often been compared to a miniature factory with the following functions: energy production, product manufacturing, packaging and delivery, waste removal, and command center. Pick one characteristic and explain which part of the cell performs that function. Describe how that part of the cell works and explain what would happen if it no longer functioned properly.

Part 2

Identify a skin disorder.

Research it and explain to the class what causes it, how it is treated, if it is contagious, and what the prognosis is.

Also, indicate which skin layers are involved.

Part 3

Select one of the musculoskeletal disorders.

Explain how it is diagnosed, what muscles are involved, the treatment, and the prognosis.

Part 4

There are many new treatment options and breakthroughs for treating Parkinson’s disease.

Find an article on the Internet that describes one, and summarize the findings.

Do not quote directly from the article. Your response must be in your own words, and you must include the URL in your response.