1. let’s take some time to educate one another on the diseases of the respiratory system that are microbial in nature. Choose one of these diseases to focus on. Tell us:What is the taxonomy of the causative organism? How is it usually introduced? How does it work to cause illness? How is the disease treated? Any other facts we should know?

2. Let’s do some work on the various cardiovascular diseases. Choose one of the cardiovascular diseases to focus on. Tell us: What is the taxonomy of the causative organism (if applicable)? How is it usually introduced? How does it work to cause illness? How is the disease treated? Any other pertinent or interesting facts we should know?

3. Identify components of a healthy respiratory system.

4. Identify major microbial diseases of the respiratory system.

5. Identify components of a healthy cardiovascular system.

6. Identify major microbial diseases of the cardiovascular system