Bionics, Transhumanism, and the end of Evolution (Full Documentary

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Assignment #5: Into the Future……….Transhumansism

Part A)

#1) Bionics, Transhumanism, and the end of Evolution (Full Documentary) (25 points)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUNpnkJVdB4

 

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*** I have designated minutes (in red) throughout the video to assist you and guide you through the film. Questions will follow the film in a sequential manner.

1. (1:18)Genetics, robotics Artificial Intelligence, bionics and nanotechnology seem to be converging to one goal. What is that goal?

2. (1:49) According to the film, in a transhuman age a more evolved species will leave mankind behind as a fossil. This will redefine what?

3. (3:00)Dr. Robert white was the first to do what with the brain?

4. Why was it more difficult to keep a brain alive outside the body than other organs?

5. Steven Hawkins, astrophysicist, speaks by what means?

6. (5:35) Dr. White transplanted the head of a monkey on to the head another monkey. The monkey survived for how long before the head was rejected? (.5 point)

7. Does Dr. White believes that consciousness and personality can be transplanted?

8. When did Human Genome project begin? (.5 point)

9. (8:25)Dr. Green equates the code of life to what other type of code?

10. According to the film, what is the Secret of life?

11. (10:40) What is the mechanism that we use to alter DNA today? (what organism is used to transplant DNA?)

12. Dr. Jean-Jaques Cassiman believes that the pig will be a good supply of organs to transplant into human. What must they first be able to do in order for this to occur?

13. Max Moore( philosopher) believes we all came about in a random fashion with imperfections. What does he feel is one of the most moral things we can do for humans?

14. Dr. Hans Moravec states that the skills of computers are developing at a rate that is 10 million times faster than we ourselves developed. He believes computers will have surpassed us in how many years?

15. (18:18)What is the Difference between artificial intelligence and biololgical intelligence ?

 

16. Dr.Mark Tilden has not developed a brain for his machines but claims he his machines can learn through what type of system?

17. (20:34) Carl Simms designed a software program with small cubic creatures that were able to evolve. He also programmed in random change. What happened with this program that was extraordinary and unexpected?

18. (25:26)According to the film, If we want to stay advanced, the solution must be to become what?

19. How have researchers guided brain cells to grow on microchips?

20. (30:01) Dr. Thomas De Marse grows neurons and listens to “conversations” between them. What other interesting research is he conducting involving aircraft?

21. (31:53) Dr. Dan reconstructed what a cat sees on a computer screen. The cat was watching “Indiana Jones”. At the end they zoomed in on a man. Instead of a man this image had what type of appearance?

22. (43:02) What is nanotechnology?

23. (44:58) What are some of the applications for nanotechnology?(2 points)

24. (45:41)What are nanobots and what are their applications?

25. (47:52)What is the Gray goo syndrome?

26. Do you support research in nanotechnology? Why or why not? Which ethical approach would you use to support your argument (See assignment #2 guideline for Blog: Utilitarian, Common good, Virtue, Fairness and Justice or Rights approach)

#2) Grandma and her robot (5 points)

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1. What is Paro?

2. In the author’s view, the robots themselves are ethically admirable. What then is the ethical uncertainty?

3. In Ray Bradbury’s story “Marionette’s, Inc.,” a husband who wants to leave his wife but doesn’t want to hurt her purchases a robot of himself. On the last night before departure he feels a tender anticipatory sadness and puts his head against her chest. What does he hear?

4. How does the author feel about robots and deeply held human values?

5. Does the author support the use of Para and CosmoBots? Why or why not?

 

 

Part B: Applied Research: (45 points total) Visit https://bioethics.com/human-enhancement

1. Select three articles to briefly summarize –(12 points each) Post each link below:

a. Article; #1:Title and link____________summarization————-

b. Article #2Title and link ___________ summarization————

c. Article # 3 Title and link____________summarization———–

2. In each article summary, determine the following:

a. Are these trends “good” for society? Why or why not?

b. Review the ethical approach you used for your blog on assignment #2. Which Approach best fits your belief on each article: Utilitarian, Rights, Common Good, Fairness, Virtue approach etc.) Underline the approach you used.

3. Based on your summaries for the above three articles, how would you say humans are evolving into the 21st century? Answer with at least 150 word paragraph (9 points)

 
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Microbiology Pure bacterial colonies

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Week 2 – Review Sheet

Exercise 4: Pure bacterial colonies

 

1. When an agar plate is inoculated, why is the loop sterilized after the initial inoculum is put on?

 

2. Distinguish between a pure culture and a mixed culture.

3. Define a bacterial colony. List four characteristics by which bacterial colonies may

be distinguished. 4. Why should a Petri dish not be left open for any extended period?

 

5. Why does the streaking method you used to inoculate your plates result in isolated colonies?

Exercise 5: Pour plate and streaking technique to obtain pure cultures

1. Discuss the relative convenience of pour- and streak-plate techniques in culturing clinical

specimens.

2. How do you decide which colonies should be picked from a plate culture of a mixed flora?

 

3. Why is it necessary to make pure subcultures of organisms grown from clinical specimens?

 

4. What kinds of clinical specimens may yield a mixed flora in bacterial cultures?

 

5. When more than one colony type appears in pure culture, what are the most likely sources of extraneous contamination?

Exercise 3: Primary media for isolation of microorganisms

1. Define a differential medium and discuss its purpose.

2. Define a selective medium and describe its uses.

3. Why is MacConkey agar selective as well as differential?

4. Why is blood agar useful as a primary isolation medium?

 

5. What is the major difference between Modified Thayer-Martin (MTM) and chocolate agar? When would you use MTM rather than chocolate agar?

 
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Bloodflow Worksheet

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Blood vessels carry blood throughout the entire body. The names of some blood vessels are related to the region which they supply or drain. Most named veins will have the same name of its accompanying artery. Review the blood vessels of the various regions of the body listed below.

Assignment 1 – The Circulatory System: Blood Vessels

 

 

Cranial cavity

Head and neck

Thoracic cavity

Upper extremity

Abdominopelvic cavity

Lower extremity

 

 

Some Major Blood Vessels

Directions: Complete the table below indicating the area where blood flows based on the blood vessel carrying it.

Head
Artery Blood goes to (organ/region) Blood comes from (organ/region) Vein
Common carotid Right & Left     Jugular

Internal & External
Thoracic Cavity
Artery Blood goes to (organ/region) Blood comes from (organ/region) Vein
Aorta Systemic circuit Systemic circuit Vena cava

Supeior & Inferior
Coronary

Right & Left

     Coronary

Right & Left
Brachiocephalic     Brachiocephalic

 
Subclavian

Right & Left

     Subclavian

Right & Left
Pulmonary     Pulmonary

 
Upper Extremity (Arm)
Artery Blood goes to (organ/region) Blood comes from (organ/region) Vein
Axillary     Axillary

 
Brachial     Brachial

 
////////////////////     Medial cubital

 
Radial     Radial

 
Ulnar     Ulnar

 
Abdomino-pelvic Cavity
Artery Blood goes to (organ/region) Blood comes from (organ/region) Vein
Hepatic     Hepatic

 
////////////////////     Hepatic portal

 
Gastric

Right & Left

     Gastric

Right & Left
Splenic     Splenic

 
Mesenteric

Superior & Inferior

     Mesenteric

Superior & Inferior
Renal

Right & Left

     Renal

Right & Left
Lumbar     Lumbar

 
Iliac

Common, Internal & External

     Iliac

Common, Internal & External
Gonadal

Right & Left

     Gonadal

Right & Left
Lower Extremity (Leg)
Artery Blood goes to (organ/region) Blood comes from (organ/region) Vein
Femoral

 

     Femoral
Popliteal

 

     Popliteal
Tibial

Anterior & Posterior

     Tibial

Anterior & Posterior

 

 

Directions: Visit the main internet link http://www.ehow.com/videos-on_6760_blood-vessels.html to view the video clips related to blood vessels, or you may view the individual links next to the video clip name. Each video clip is approximately one minute long. Upon completing the viewing the videos and reviewing your blood vessels, answer the questions below.

 

· Which Blood Vessels Carry Blood Toward the Heart? http://www.ehow.com/video_4790467_blood-carry-blood-toward-heart_.html

· What blood vessel does blood goes through in the kidneys? http://www.ehow.com/video_4790463_blood-blood-go-through-kidneys_.html

· What are the blood vessels in the heart? http://www.ehow.com/video_4790460_blood-vessels-heart_.html

· Three kinds of blood vessels. http://www.ehow.com/video_4790454_three-kinds-blood-vessels.html

· What are the largest blood vessels in the body? http://www.ehow.com/video_4790461_largest-blood-vessels-body_.html

· What is the smallest blood vessel? http://www.ehow.com/video_4790465_smallest-blood-vessel_.html

 

 

Blood Vessel Questions:

1. What are the small veins called? _____________________________________________

 

2. What is the name of the smallest blood vessels in the body? _______________________

 

3. Which vessels carry blood away from the heart? ________________________________

 

4. What is the general name of the blood vessels on the heart? ________________________

 

5. What is the name of the artery that carries deoxygenated blood? ____________________

 

6. Name the largest artery in the human body. ____________________________________

 

7. What are the small arteries called? ___________________________________________

 

8. Name the blood vessels that allow for gas exchange? _____________________________

 

9. The renal artery supplies blood to what organ? __________________________________

 

10. Name the blood vessels that have valves. ______________________________________

 
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Case Study Ammonia

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Case Study # 01

Instructions:

Read the following case study scenario and briefly answer the questions provided below within minimum 2-3 pages. Include scholarly references in APA where required.

Scenario:

Jim is a 49 year-old man brought in to the ER by ambulance for decreased LOC.  PMHx included ETOH use, Cirrhosis, Chronic liver disease, and ETOH withdrawal.  Jim denies that he has an alcohol problem but later admits to drinking approximately 10-15 oz of vodka daily for the past 2 months. He admits to having had seizures while withdrawing from alcohol in the past. He tells you that he “just can’t help it” and has strong urges to drink, but that he never means “to drink very much.” He has had trouble keeping a job over the past several months.

You are assigned to admit and care for J.G. for the remainder of your shift.  On initial assessment, you note that J.G.’s Vs are blood pressure 154/90, 110, 24; he has a slight tremor in his hands, and he appears anxious. He complains of a headache and appears flushed.

BIOChemistry    
Ammonia 11-35 ÎĽmol/L 47
ALT <30 U/L 90
AST 10-32 U/L 187
Bilirubin, Direct 0.0 – 0.4 mg/dL 3.0
Bilirubin, indirect 0.2-0.8 mg/dl 2.6
Bilirubin, Total 0.2 – 1.4 mg/dL 5.8
GGT 5-38 U/L 260

 

Questions:

1. Which data from your assessment of Jim are you concerned of the most at this time? List any 4.

2. Which of the previous laboratory results specifically reflects chronic alcohol ingestion?

3. What is the most likely time frame for someone to have withdrawal symptoms after abrupt cessation of alcohol?

4. You Asses Jim’s history of alcohol use by talking to Jim’s brother and conclude that he is showing indications of alcohol use disorder. Name the criteria for alcohol use disorder outlined the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder. List 5 indicators that Jim has alcohol use disorder and provide a brief rationale.

5. Based on the DSM-V criteria, how would you rate the severity of J.G.’s alcohol use? Explain your decision.

6. What other data would need that would be helpful to know regarding Jim’s substance abuse history? List any 4.

7. Jim.’s physician comes to assess Jim and tells you to “watch out” because Jim is about to go into alcohol withdrawal delirium. What medications are commonly prescribed for patients withdrawing from alcohol? Select all that apply.

· Benzodiazepines, such as chlordiazepoxide (Librium)

· Naltrexone (Revia), an opioid-reversal agent

· Acamprosate (Campral), an alcohol deterrent agent

· Clonidine (Catapres), an alpha-adrenergic blocker

· Antiepileptic drugs, such as carbamazepine (Tegretol)

· Disulfiram (Antabuse), an alcohol deterrent agent

· Atenolol (Tenormin), a beta-adrenergic blocker

8. Explain the rationale for each of the drugs used during acute alcohol withdrawal.

· Benzodiazepines, such as chlordiazepoxide (Librium)

· Clonidine (Catapres)

· Antiepileptic drugs (carbamazepine [Tegretol])

· Beta-adrenergic blockers (atenolol [Tenormin]).

9. What chronic health problems are associated with alcoholism? Give your top 3 choices and provide rationale for each that would link these chronic health problems to alcoholism.

10. What medications might be prescribed to Jim upon discharge? List 2 medication. What is the usual treatment regimen and what side effects and precautions should you educate the client about concerning each medication?

11. What type of education and referral will be done before Jim’s discharged from the hospital. List 2 with rationale.

12. J.G. is referred to the local Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program. What strategy can be implemented to increase his likelihood of attendance at these meetings? List 5 strategies.

 
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