Criteria for Success: To be successful you willmake sure you complete diagrams in a concise manner that clearlyexplains or represents the anatomy and physiological responses. Youalso need to make sure to list or provide explanation wherenecessary or where it is asked in the tasks. A successfulsubmission would be one that covers all questions for eachscenarios and while you may need to do some extra research outsideof canvas, please do not bring research level diagnostics to theseanswers. I am looking for your critical analysis of the situationbased on what I would expect you to cover in this course.

Case Studies Tasks:

Pauline - Pauline is a middle aged,obese women. She recently began having severe soreness in herabdomen and a lot of nausea. Pauline visited a specialist and theDoctor is leaning towards the diagnosis of pancreatitis due to ablockage. Pauline also happens to consume a diet that is low inprotein and high in fat content.

1. Diagram and/or explain the anatomy of where the blockage wouldoccur leading to pancreatitis.
2. What is causing the blockage specifically and why?

Anthony - Anthony lives in WesternWashington and is currently staying at home due to Covid-19 StayHome Stay Safe Order (he does not have the virus). Over the lastcouple weeks Antonio has experienced increased stress, fatigue,cravings for foods heavy in carbohydrates and fat, and a feeling ofdespair. Normally Anthony loves to exercise, socialize, and havefun, but lately he is much more likely to just lay down and sleep.His body feels heavy and lethargic and he has little motivation togo outside. Anthony has lived in Western WA for the past 14 monthsand prior to that he lived in California.

1. What hormone will his adrenal glands produce due to long termstress and how will that production impact his digestive system? Inyour answer, include a diagram explaining how the hormone willimpact which macro-molecules are used for ATP production inCellular Respiration and where those enter the Cellular Respirationprocess.
2. How will his decrease in sunshine impact absorption of certainmaterials in the small intestines and what type of systematic (restof the body) effects will that have?

Jeffrey - Jeffrey recently decided hewas going to change his eating habits and try to lose a significantamount of weight in a short amount of time. Jeff has chosen todecrease his carbohydrate intake to 2 grams/day, decrease his fatintake to near 0, and consume primarily proteins. ConcerningJeffrey, answer the following questions:

1. How will high levels of protein intake impact his GItract?
2. Diagram the positive feedback loop that occurs in the GI tractthat allows the body to begin to digest all of these proteins. Makesure to include all components of this process.