The human body needs to respond to its environment, and the…

The human body needs to respond to its environment, and the body spends a large amount of energy maintaining homeostasis.  Homeostatic mechanisms and feedback loops maintain homeostasis.  Define homeostasis.  What are the parts of a homeostatic mechanism?  What are the two types of feedback?  Give an example of each type of feedback. 

Academic misconduct such as cheating and plagiarism is not p…

Academic misconduct such as cheating and plagiarism is not permitted. Suspected cases of academic misconduct or dishonesty will be reported to the appropriate dean and may result in the student receiving a failing grade for the course.   The recording made by HonorLock before and during your exam will be reviewed. Any suspicious behavior will result in an automatic zero on the exam. Suspicious behavior may include, but is not limited to: (1) reading questions or question content aloud during the exam or talking to others during the exam; (2) moving or redirecting your webcam away from your testing area; (3) covering or disconnecting the webcam or audio; (4) looking away from the screen during the exam; (5) having unapproved materials or equipment off-camera.   The responsibility is on the student to reassure their instructor that they are not doing anything that would violate the academic honesty policy.   Please type your full name in the answer box below, indicating that you have read and understand the above statement:

Pt is a 56 yo male who is referred to PT 4 days status post…

Pt is a 56 yo male who is referred to PT 4 days status post (s/p) R fibular fracture (fx) after missing the last 3 steps in his home.  Pt underwent an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) yesterday.  You have evaluated the patient and note the following:  Medication: oxycodone 3x/day Past Medical History: L fibular fx 5 years ago while play soccer  Increased swelling Decreased Ankle Range of Motion (ROM) Bilateral Hip, Knee, and L ankle strength; R ankle not assessed Unable to participate in over 50 soccer league Unable to work as a plumber Difficulty standing without use of crutches Independent transfers from bed to chair  Based on the case above, which of the following would be an Activity Limitation?