Anatomy and Physiology I
Instructions: Write a two to three page research paper that addresses your thoughts on a few of the following topics in light of the information we have studied.
Considering the levels of organization in anatomy, how do we go from atoms (considered to be non-life) to a living, thinking, human being with a soul and a spirit? At what point does life enter into the picture?
What does it mean to be human? Many controversial, hot topic issues (environmentalism, scientific advances in health and medicine, assisted suicide, marriage, sexuality, abortion, etc.) stem from how this question is answered.
Along these same lines, what makes a human different than an animal? How are we different…or are we?
Research Robot Sophia from Saudi Arabia. Artificial intelligence is a huge controversial topic right now. What makes a human different than a machine or a robot. How are we different…or are we?
Research Phineas Gage. Are we just a product of the chemical reactions going on in our bodies? Is our behavior and attitude simply a result of the chemical reactions occurring in our frontal lobes at any given moment? Along these same lines, emotions are greatly affected by hormones and brain chemistry. Are we just a result of those chemical reactions? Do we have any control over those chemical reactions?
Evolution.
What if it was proven to be true? Would it change the way you lived and made your choices? How?
What if it was proven to be false? Would that change the way you lived and made your choices? How?
Why are we here? What is our purpose? Where are we going? Who determines all this?
Who is God? The Bible says in Genesis 1:27 that we humans are created in His image. What does that entail? What exactly does that mean?
There are numerous ideas in these topics and writing about all of them is beyond the scope of this assignment. As long as deep thought and honesty is provided in your paper, you will be fine. Make sure it is well written, organized, and between two and three pages long. Spend time contemplating all the topics above and dig deep into your worldview and beliefs. Share your thoughts on the subject of your choice. Feel free to use one or more topics listed above or maybe even go in a different direction. Relate anatomy and physiology to your worldview and answer the question, “What is a human?”