Case Study Physiology Discussion

Case Study Physiology Discussion

Case Study Physiology

Teri goes to see her PCP after feeling depressed last couple of months as well as experiencing a seizure earlier this week. The physician orders a few lab exams, results are shown below:

· Low hematocrit

· Low levels of Vit B12

· Low Oxygen levels

· Presence of autoantibodies against the parietal cell

· Peripheral blood smear shows abnormal RBC (large pale RBCs)

After viewing the results, Teri is diagnosed with Pernicious Anemia; a condition in which autoantibodies destroys the parietal cells found within the stomach.

Address each of the following regarding Teri’s case:

1. Since the parietal cell is destroyed, which substance(s) is Teri lacking as a consequence?

2. What is the correlation between destruction of parietal cells and Vit B12 deficiency?

3. Due to her condition, Teri lacks Pepsin. Explain why.

4. If Teri were healthy, explain what her RBCs would look like?

5. What is hematocrit?

6. Low oxygen levels stimulate her body to create new RBCs by stimulating which process? Explain that process in depth.

7. What protein transports oxygen in our body and explain its structure?

8. What cell secretes antibodies and explain the various functions of antibodies.

9. What are the different types of antibodies and give two characteristics for each?

10. Explain the structure of an immunoglobulin.

Specifics:

· Support your opinions with evidence from your readings and research.

· You must reference a minimum of four (4) scholarly sources in your paper, which includes one non-Internet source and the class primary resource book.

· Use current APA Style to format your paper and to cite your sources.

· Your paper/total responses must be 1000 words in length not including the title page, abstract, and reference pages.

Paper Layout

· Title page: Case Title, Full Name, Section, Date, Instructor and Campus

· Abstract: Summarize the case in a paragraph

· Introduction: The physiological importance of the digestive system, immune system, and cardiovascular system for the proper functioning of the human body

· Body: Organize your analysis with headings that thoroughly answer the prompts

· Conclusion: Summarize the paper in a paragraph\

· Reference page

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH WITH MASTERING A&P

· Author: Silverthorn, D.

· Publisher: Pearson

· Edition: 8th

· Availability: The Access Code is required in this course. The “Required” ISBN is a bundle that includes the Access Code with eBook and the print version of the book together. Students may choose to just purchase the “Optional” ISBN – that is, the stand alone Access Code with eBook; That will fulfill the required materials for the course.

You must cite the book above, it is the class material used as the primary resource for this class

Requirements: 1000 words | .doc file