We have about 37 trillion cells in our body! The cell is the functional and structural unit of our body for a reason – they do so many critical tasks to help keep us healthy and alive. Let’s dig a bit deeper into this wonderful world of cells.
Choose one organelle or cellular structure and give a descriiption – but do not identify it so your classmates can guess in their responses. Make sure you explain your chosen structure in enough detail (at least 2 sentences) so that others can figure out what you are pretending to be. Check back through the unit and make a guess on your classmates’ posts.
Find some current research involving stem cells and briefly describe how they are being used.
Would you use stem cell treatment if needed? Why or why not?
What are HeLa cells? Do some research and discuss:
Who they came from – what is the backstory?
Why they are considered immortal
Their contribution to health and science.
Your thoughts on how they were obtained and any ethical implications that might have been involved.
Requirements:
● The initial post should be around 200–250 words and answer all Discussion Board topics
● Academic/authoritative sources of information are utilized to support ideas as needed.
● Include In-text citations and references following APA style where applicable
● Spell check all work, use correct grammar, punctuation,
● Avoid plagiarism and work with the Writing Center as needed.
● Work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics, as well as
being original and insightful.
Use this reference when referring to your text: Saladin, K. (2024). Anatomy and Physiology:
The Unity of Form and Function (10th ed.). McGraw Hill.
