Module 1: Foundational Concepts of Cellular
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Module 1: Foundational Concepts of Cellular
Pathophysiology
What's Happening This Module?
This course is composed of eight (8) separate modules. Each module consists of an overarching
topic and each week within the module includes specific subtopics for learning. As you work
through each module, you will draw upon the knowledge you gain by completing various
Knowledge Checks and Case Study Assignments.
Module 1: Foundational Concepts of Cellular Pathophysiology is a 2-week module, Weeks 1 and
2 of the course. In this module, you will examine fundamental concepts of cellular processes and
the alterations that lead to various diseases. You will evaluate the genetic environment and its
impact on these diseases. You will also evaluate the impact of patient characteristics, including
racial and ethnic variables, on physiological functioning.
Week 1: Cellular Processes and the Genetic
Environment
One of the more common biology analogies refers to cells as the “building blocks” of life. This
rightfully places an emphasis on understanding cells, cellular behavior, and the impact of the
environment in which they function.
Such an understanding helps explain how healthy cell activity contributes to good health. Just as
importantly, it helps explain how breakdowns in cellular behavior and alterations to cells lead to
health issues.
This week, you examine cellular processes that are subject to alterations that can lead to
disease. You evaluate the genetic environments within which these processes exist as well as the
impact these environments have on disease.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
● Evaluate cellular processes and alterations within cellular processes
● Evaluate the impact of the genetic environment on disease
Discussion: Alterations in Cellular
Processes
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At its core, pathology is the study of disease. Diseases occur for many reasons. But some, such
as cystic fibrosis and Parkinson’s Disease, occur because of alterations that prevent cells from
functioning normally.
Understanding of signals and symptoms of alterations in cellular processes is a critical step in
diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. For the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN),
this understanding can also help educate patients and guide them through their treatment plans.
For this Discussion, you examine a case study and explain the disease that is suggested. You
examine the symptoms reported and explain the cells that are involved and potential alterations
and impacts.
To prepare:
● By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to a specific scenario for this Discussion.
Please see the “Course Announcements” section of the classroom for your assignment
from your Instructor.
By Day 3 of Week 1
Post an explanation of the disease highlighted in the scenario you were provided. Include the
following in your explanation:
● The role genetics plays in the disease.
● Why the patient is presenting with the specific symptoms described.
● The physiologic response to the stimulus presented in the scenario and why you think this
response occurred.
● The cells that are involved in this process.
● How another characteristic (e.g., gender, genetics) would change your response.
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