BSC2347 Module 4 Case Study Latest 2019 January

BSC2347 Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Module 4 Case Study

Question 1

Zane, a 26-year-old male, came upon a car accident and immediately started to help the victims, who were pinned in their car. There was blood all over the scene and Zane acted without having any personal protective equipment. While helping the victims, he cut his arms in several places on the sharp metal and shards of glass. A few weeks later, he developed flu-like symptoms that persisted for several days. He went to his clinic and tested negative for influenza.

Because of his recent exposure, Zane’s doctor was suspicious of blood borne pathogens. Which of the following disorders are blood-borne diseases?

Question 2

Lab tests confirm the presence of HIV antibodies in Zane’s blood. Briefly describe why there are antibodies present.

Question 3

Briefly define “autoimmunity” and “immunodeficiency” in your own words. Which of these conditions is Zane more likely to develop?

Question 4

During the primary HIV infection, which of the following cells decreases in number?

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true?

Question 6

HIV is a retrovirus. Briefly describe how a retrovirus is different from other viruses.

Question 7

Zane is worried about passing the virus to his friends and family. Which of the following bodily fluids can transmit HIV? (Select all that apply.)

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of acute HIV infection?

Question 9

The initial symptoms of HIV infection are followed by clinical latency. Which of the following statements is true?

Question 10

Zane is told that he may develop AIDS in his lifetime. Which signs and symptoms would indicate that he has AIDS?

Question 11

Justine, a 39-year-old female, has recently been diagnosed with lymphoma. She has a family history of several cancers, but not lymphoma. Her personal medical history includes mononucleosis, asthma, and two full-term pregnancies and vaginal births. Before her diagnosis, she had been feeling “generally sick” and felt several lumps on her neck and armpits. She had a fever that wouldn’t go away and had been waking up sweaty in the middle of the night. Microscopy showed the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells.

Based on the information given, which of the type of lymphoma does Justine have?

Question 12

Reed Sternberg cells are derived from which type of normal cell?

Question 13

Which of Justine’s symptoms signify the presence of lymphadenopathy?

Question 14

Aside from the symptoms noted in Justine’s case, list and briefly describe 3 other symptoms of lymphoma.

Question 15

Lymphoma is definitively diagnosed by which of the following procedures?

Question 16

Which of the following is true of Justine’s treatment?

Question 17

Which of the following is true of Justine’s diagnosis?

Question 18

Which part of Justine’s case study is considered a risk factor for her diagnosis?

Question 19

Chemotherapy is a very general term for using medications to treat cancers. Briefly describe how chemotherapy would help Justine.

Question 20

How would a bone marrow transplant help treat Justine’s condition?