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DISEASES &DISORDERS
of the
RESPIRATORY & CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

Biology
SBI 3U0

For this assignment, you will work in pairs to research a specific disorder. You will then develop a phamplet in which you communicate your research finding to your classmates. This pamphlet should be organized in such a manner that anyone in a doctor's office would benefit from reading it. It should be designed for people who have some knowledge of human biology.Your phamplet should cover the following questions:

Questions:

a) What causes it?

b) How is it treated and diagnosed?

c) What can I do myself to detect this disorder?

d) When should I see my doctor?

e) What will the doctor do? How is it treated?

f) Is it dangerous?

g) Can it be prevented? How?

Marking Scheme

Content consisting of: Accuracy, Thoroughness, Proper grammar and spelling, Level of Readability

Presentation of Phamplet consisting of: Organization of information, Design of phamplet

A list of possible disorders to choose from:

Lung Cancer, Emphysema, Asthma, Pneumonia, Tuberculosis, Bronchitis, Atelectasis, Arteriosclerosis, Leukemia, Hemophilia, Anemia, Hypertension, Sickle Cell Anemia, Mononucleosis, High Blood Pressure and Hypertension.

The following link is an excellent starting point for your research.

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