Medical Report: Case Study Questions
Case Story, Question 1
How would Ed’s blood help protect him from a foreign invader such as the one now in his system?
Ed’s blood contains white blood cells, which combat infection and inflammation. Foreign invaders attract phagocytic neutrophils and macrophages by means of chemotaxis. These particular cells eat and dispose of pathogens in a process called phagocytosis. These cells ingest and dispose of pathogens and dead matter during phagocytosis.
Case Story, Question 2
The sporozites have traveled ot Ed’s liver; how is the function of hepatocytes related to blood?
Hepatocytes are involved in synthesizing proteins, cholesterol, bile salts, fibrinogen, phospholipids and glycoproteins. Additionally, hepatocytes ensure that our blood coagulates so we don't bleed to death if injury occurs. Hepatocytes are also able to carry fats in the bloodstream, participate in the detoxification and excretion of substances, fight off disease, and produce waste. Lastly, they are responsible in the synthesis of the plasma protein known as albumin.
Case Story, Question 3
Ed’s erythrocytes are being destroyed by a parasite that infects them. What is the process of blood cell formation that replenishes lost cells?
Erythropoesis is the process of blood cell formation.
Case Story, Question 4
Why would Ed’s RBCs be a good host for a parasitic protozoan?
RBC's are a good host because they allow the protozoan to grow and multiply. When the RBC's are unable to withhold all of the parasites, they lyse and explode, releasing the parasites and infecting more and more RBC's..
Case Story, Question 5
If erythopoesis cannot keep up with the pace of destruction of RBC’s what will happen to the oxygen carrying capacity of Ed’s blood?
A negative feedback system increases RBC production. If there is cellular oxygen deficiency, hypoxia may occur.
Case Story, Question 6
Jaundice is a condition characterized by a yellowish color to the skin. Which pigments are produced from
How would Ed’s blood help protect him from a foreign invader such as the one now in his system?
Ed’s blood contains white blood cells, which combat infection and inflammation. Foreign invaders attract phagocytic neutrophils and macrophages by means of chemotaxis. These particular cells eat and dispose of pathogens in a process called phagocytosis. These cells ingest and dispose of pathogens and dead matter during phagocytosis.
Case Story, Question 2
The sporozites have traveled ot Ed’s liver; how is the function of hepatocytes related to blood?
Hepatocytes are involved in synthesizing proteins, cholesterol, bile salts, fibrinogen, phospholipids and glycoproteins. Additionally, hepatocytes ensure that our blood coagulates so we don't bleed to death if injury occurs. Hepatocytes are also able to carry fats in the bloodstream, participate in the detoxification and excretion of substances, fight off disease, and produce waste. Lastly, they are responsible in the synthesis of the plasma protein known as albumin.
Case Story, Question 3
Ed’s erythrocytes are being destroyed by a parasite that infects them. What is the process of blood cell formation that replenishes lost cells?
Erythropoesis is the process of blood cell formation.
Case Story, Question 4
Why would Ed’s RBCs be a good host for a parasitic protozoan?
RBC's are a good host because they allow the protozoan to grow and multiply. When the RBC's are unable to withhold all of the parasites, they lyse and explode, releasing the parasites and infecting more and more RBC's..
Case Story, Question 5
If erythopoesis cannot keep up with the pace of destruction of RBC’s what will happen to the oxygen carrying capacity of Ed’s blood?
A negative feedback system increases RBC production. If there is cellular oxygen deficiency, hypoxia may occur.
Case Story, Question 6
Jaundice is a condition characterized by a yellowish color to the skin. Which pigments are produced from