Biology homework help
Biology homework help. First, watch this brief TED talk presented by an award-winning scientific journalist. Note, this
was presented over 10 years ago. Note the alarming parallels between what she discusses and
what has been similar to the issues with the Corona Virus.
TED talk: What can we learn from the 1918 flu?
Next, watch this informative video about the epidemiology and pathology of the Corona Virus
Third, read or listen to this recording from NPR (alternatively you can read the text).
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/04/07/828091467/why-some-covid-19-patie
nts-crash-the-bodys-immune-system-might-be-to-blame
And finally, read this brief article from Nature
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01056-7
Completely answer all questions below. Your grade will be based on how complete and correct
your answers are and whether the answers align with the material presented in the media
above. (100 points, plus 5 bonus points possible)
1. What parallels exist between the Spanish Flu of 1918 versus the Corona virus?
Specifically related to virulence, species jump, issues with spreading among various
populations. (10 points)
2. In the TED talk by Laurie Garrett, what were her comments and observations regarding
the role of the Federal Government versus the local community impact/organization?
(10 points)
3. We are in the first wave of the Corona Virus, do you think we will be similarly impacted
by a second wave like that which occurred with the Spanish Flu in 1918? Why or why
not? (10 points)
4. As presented by the Ninja Nerd, what does he mean by zoonosis with regard to the
Corona Virus? MERS? SARS (from 2002)? (10 points)
5. Define RO
and SI
. (10 points)
6. The alveolus is impacted in many ways. Briefly describe one mechanism Corona Virus
negatively impacts the alveoli. (10 points)
7. What is MSOF and how does it happen with this disease? Briefly describe.
8. What will a CBC test show in a person infected with Corona Virus as described by Ninja
Nerd. I’m looking for information about lymphocytes, calcitonin, lactate dehydrogenase,
etc. (10 points)
9. In the NPR report, what is the problem with the immune system response to Corona
Virus? (10 points)
10. In the Nature article, what is the downside to treating with general steroids? What is the
preferred target for treatment instead (Note: this was discussed in the Ninja Nerd video,
too). (10 points)
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