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Project 6.1.1: Student Response Sheet IntroductionAnna Garcia was only 38 when she died, meaning that at least one of her body systems was no longer able to support life. The failure of one or more of her body systems may be the result of injury due to an accident or could be the result of an illness or a combination of illnesses. Before we can determine which system or systems failed or what caused the failure which led to her death, we have to learn more about the human body.The human body is an amazing machine composed of many interrelated systems which are in turn composed of cells, tissues, and organs that act independently and interdependently within the body. No individual component of a human body works alone. Components of each system in the body affect or interact with every other system. The body is dependent upon the many interactions between all systems and structures to maintain homeostasis and health. In this activity you will investigate the different body systems that make up the human body and explore all of the ways Anna’s various illnesses affected each body system, potentially resulting in her premature death.Procedure: Look back in your course file and list all of the ways each body system was impacted by the illness or disease Anna Garcia experienced in her life. Reference Autopsy Reports, Medical Histories and past lab activities to help you organize this information. Record any evidence that shows how the illness or disease may have been involved with her untimely death. Be specific about relationships between body systems and illness. You will use this chart to help construct your final timeline that explains how Anna died. You will need to eventually upload this document to your e-portfolio under Anna’s Cause of Death. Part II: Anna’s IllnessesDiabetesSickle Cell AnemiaHeart DiseaseUrinary Tract InfectionCardiovascularExtra glucose in the blood causes arteries to stiffen/harden. This causes hypertension which increases the risk of stroke for Anna.Sickle cell causes low oxygen levels because of ineffective hemoglobin. These sickle shaped cells die off much faster than normal red bloods cells causing a low hematocrit. Splenic sequestration also results from this as well as increased clottage. Since the left ventricle in Anna is enlarged causing high blood pressure. Also there is blockage in the coronary artery which can cause a heart attack. Her urine analysis showed a high level of keytones. DigestiveGlucose causes enamel to be broken down which can lead to holes in teeth and gum disease. Bilirubin gallstones - sickle cells die in 20 days; liver breaks down the bilirubin; extra bilirubin can become a gallstone in the gallbladder(bilirubin forms bile)Anna has very high LDL which is from poor dieting and low HDL. This means she has high cholesterol causing a high risk of heart disease.A UTI increases the risk for bacteria such as E.coli to grow in the digestive system if it begins to spreads throughout the body.ImmuneWeakened immune system because of diabetes.The sickled cells weaken the immune because it decreases the rate of blood flow. If there was an antigen in the body, the body’s response would be slow healing it.The auto immune system attacks its own antigens causing heart disease possibly. Increased production of lymphocytes (B & T cells) and antibodies against the bacteria; Inflammatory response (may increase additional UTI and/or damage to urinary tract structures.NervousThe excessive amount of glucose in the body causes vessels to be damaged which then causes nerve damage.Sickle cells easily clot and if nerves do not get a sufficient amount of oxygen they will be damaged or killed. Insufficient blood flow to the nerves causes damage to them.If the spine has an abnormality this can lead to a UTI. RespiratoryHigh breathing rates is a sign of ketoacidosis along with diabetes. There is a higher need of oxygen with sickle cell disease so the breathing rate increases. Acute chest syndrome because of lack of blood flow. BadUrinaryHigh blood glucose leads to over worked kidneys and they may eventually fail.Urination occurs more often than normal because of the high need of liquids when enduring sickle cell.Causes the organ to be damaged because blood flow is insuffiecient.UTI’s damages the urinary system and often leads to sepsis. Sources Used: ................
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