Pauline - Pauline is a middle aged, obese women. She recentlybegan having severe soreness in her abdomen and a lot of nausea.Pauline visited a specialist and the Doctor is leaning towards thediagnosis of pancreatitis due to a blockage. Pauline also happensto consume a diet that is low in protein and high in fatcontent.
Diagram and/or explain the anatomy of where the blockage wouldoccur leading to pancreatitis.
What is causing the blockage specifically and why?
Anthony - Anthony lives in Western Washington and is currentlystaying at home due to Covid-19 Stay Home Stay Safe Order (he doesnot have the virus). Over the last couple weeks Antonio hasexperienced increased stress, fatigue, cravings for foods heavy incarbohydrates and fat, and a feeling of despair. Normally Anthonyloves to exercise, socialize, and have fun, but lately he is muchmore likely to just lay down and sleep. His body feels heavy andlethargic and he has little motivation to go outside. Anthony haslived in Western WA for the past 14 months and prior to that helived in California.
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.
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 he was going to change hiseating habits and try to lose a significant amount of weight in ashort amount of time. Jeff has chosen to decrease his carbohydrateintake to 2 grams/day, decrease his fat intake to near 0, andconsume primarily proteins. Concerning Jeffrey, answer thefollowing questions:
How will high levels of protein intake impact his GItract?
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.
