Action Items

Part 2

Keep the topic you selected from the websiteMedical News TodayLinks to an external site.

(MNT).Reread/review the MNT article on the topic.

Obtain 3 additional scholarly articles on the topic.

Compare the information in the MNT article to the scholarly articles you found.

In 3-6 pages (excluding title page and references), analyze the relationship between normal physiology and pathological phenomena produced by altered states across the life span. Discuss the implications. Give an example to illustrate your comparison.

For example, on the topic of Oxycontin, one would need to gather scholarly articles on the problems encountered with the use of this product. One could address the addictive properties, how this effects the body, negative effects, etc. Again, this discussion would be in relation to your chosen MNT article.

Explain the pathophysiology in terms of genetics. Give an example to illustrate your comparison.

For example, on the topic of Oxycontin, are there any genetic tendencies toward addiction to this particular drug? Does it affect people differently?

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Re-submit the final version of your work by the due date.