Unit 4
Take a look at the following case studies that detail an outcome associated with a disease/organ malfunction. Select one study to investigate further for your assignment.
Critically evaluate the information provided and correlate it with the organ systems that are affected in the scenario. Use the information that you have gathered to answer the assignment questions that follow the case study. For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, the AIU Library, Web resources, and course materials.
Case Study 1:
Atherosclerosis is narrowing of arteries caused by the accumulation of fatty deposits on the arterial walls.
On June 22, 2002 the St. Louis Cardinals were preparing for their upcoming baseball game against the Chicago cubs. Concern arose when their prized pitcher, 33-year old Darryl Kile did not show up for practice. Soon after, he was found still in his hotel room where he had suddenly died in his sleep (New York Times, 2002). It was discovered that the cause of death was related to three of his coronary arteries being 80-90% blocked as a result of atherosclerosis (New York Times, 2002), which ultimately caused him to undergo a heart attack.
Answer the following assignment questions:
Why would atherosclerosis result in a heart attack? Provide a brief explanation based on how the heart functions. How are arteries different from veins and capillaries? Describe the functions of both arteries and veins. Vertebrates and some invertebrates have a closed circulatory system. Explain the advantage of having a closed circulatory system over an open circulatory system? Briefly explain how the lymphatic system is associated with the circulatory system? Describe one disease that affects the lymphatic vessels similarly to the way that atherosclerosis affects the arteries?
Case Study 2:
Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, causing an estimated 438,000 deaths - or
Critically evaluate the information provided and correlate it with the organ systems that are affected in the scenario. Use the information that you have gathered to answer the assignment questions that follow the case study. For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, the AIU Library, Web resources, and course materials.
Case Study 1:
Atherosclerosis is narrowing of arteries caused by the accumulation of fatty deposits on the arterial walls.
On June 22, 2002 the St. Louis Cardinals were preparing for their upcoming baseball game against the Chicago cubs. Concern arose when their prized pitcher, 33-year old Darryl Kile did not show up for practice. Soon after, he was found still in his hotel room where he had suddenly died in his sleep (New York Times, 2002). It was discovered that the cause of death was related to three of his coronary arteries being 80-90% blocked as a result of atherosclerosis (New York Times, 2002), which ultimately caused him to undergo a heart attack.
Answer the following assignment questions:
Why would atherosclerosis result in a heart attack? Provide a brief explanation based on how the heart functions. How are arteries different from veins and capillaries? Describe the functions of both arteries and veins. Vertebrates and some invertebrates have a closed circulatory system. Explain the advantage of having a closed circulatory system over an open circulatory system? Briefly explain how the lymphatic system is associated with the circulatory system? Describe one disease that affects the lymphatic vessels similarly to the way that atherosclerosis affects the arteries?
Case Study 2:
Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, causing an estimated 438,000 deaths - or
References: Baseball: Coroner Verifies the Cause of Kile 's Death as Natural (2002, July 17). The New York Times. Retrieved: http://www.nytimes.com/2002/07/17/sports/baseball-coroner-verifies-the-cause-of-kile-s-death-as-natural.html?ref=darryl_kile Hamilton, S. (1993) Looking back and up: At Robert Pershing Wadlow, the gentle giant. Illinois: Alton Museum of History and Art. National Cancer Institute (2008). Tobacco Statistics Snapshot. Washington, DC. Retrieved from: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/tobacco/statisticssnapshot#0_references Provide references in APA format. This includes a reference list and in-text citations for references used throughout the assignment.