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BSC 2346 Module 3 Case Study Graded A(Latest update 2021)

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A&P Case Study Module 3 QUESTION 1 Alyssa is a 74-year-old female patient who presents to her primary care provider for a routine physical. She states that she feels “quite healthy” and has no... complaints other than mild back pain. She has a family history of various cancers, diabetes, and osteoporosis, so she knows that it is important to stay active and keep up with screenings and annual physical exams. Alyssa’s provider finds that she has lost 10 pounds since last year’s exam. She is almost a full inch shorter, as well. Alyssa’s provider suspects that she may have osteoporosis. Which other two factors would support that other diagnosis? QUESTION 2 Explain, in your own words, how Alyssa’s loss of height could be related to her possible osteoporosis diagnosis. QUESTION 3 Alyssa’s provider orders a DEXA scan. Which of the following T-score outcomes would indicate a diagnosis of osteoporosis? QUESTION 4 Why might Alyssa’s provider ask her about her diet? Provide two reasons and explain how they are related to osteoporosis. QUESTION 5 Explain how the body controls calcium levels in the bones and blood. Be sure to describe the roles of parathyroid hormone (PTH) and calcitonin in detail. QUESTION 14 The time required for healing a fracture depends on all of the following except: QUESTION 15 During bone healing, osteoclasts are by far the most active bone cells. QUESTION 16 Which of the following may diminish Kaysee’s body’s ability to heal her fracture? QUESTION 17 In your own words, describe the term “neoangiogenesis” and explain how it relates to fracture healing. QUESTION 18 The first step in bone healing involves the formation of a: QUESTION 19 Considering Kaysee’s age, could this injury impact bone growth at her epiphyseal plates? Why or why not? QUESTION 20 Which of the following statements is true? [Show More]

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