A:
Analyze how calcium and phosphate are hormonally regulated and describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation and treatments for hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia.
B:
Analyze the evidence regarding the contribution of genetics and/or environment for obesity, Alzheimer’s disease, alcoholism, and schizophrenia. In the case of obesity, what impact does it have in our society today?
C:
Describe and discuss transmission, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS.
D:
Stress and Disease: Describe the physiologic effects on body systems of increased cortisol levels released during the stress response.