Case Study Assessment Task: Below are 3 case studies. You need to read these and based on the situation/case provided, identify the anatomy/physiology involved as related to the Integumentary System, what is going wrong or has occurred, and how that impacts the Integumentary System specifically. You also need to provide an explanation for how the Integumentary System responds to the situation. 1) Patient Name: Alex Turner Age: 20 Background: Alex moved from a sunny coastal town to a cold, northern city for college. They have been experiencing fatigue, muscle weakness, and recurrent skin issues since the move. Explain the role of Vitamin D in skin health and overall well-being. Analyze the effects of Vitamin D deficiency on the integumentary system. Explain Vitamin D synthesis in UV exposure and how that has impacted Alex in his relocation. Discuss the impact of relocation on melanin production as well. 2) Donna was riding her horse on a warm sunny day (101 degrees Fahrenheit). Donna began to feel overheated, sweaty, red flushed skin and exhausted when suddenly her horse stopped and reared up in the air. Donna was not prepared for this and fell hard backwards into the ground. As she hit the ground her skin was gashed open by a large, sharp boulder. Through the cut Donna's friend Jane could see her femur. Donna's leg began to bleed severely and before they could get to the hospital an infection began in her skin. Make sure to analyze Donna's symptoms in the context of skin healing, inflammation, skin related immune responses, and thermoregulation. 3) Rachael is a 45 year old woman who recently decided she wants to have some cosmetic surgery performed. In recent years Rachael's skin has become less compliant, lacks firmness, and tends to sag in certain areas of her face. Due to some accidents earlier in her life, she also has lost surface area feeling on her right shoulder and upper arm region.
Case Study Assessment Task: Below are 3 case studies. You need to read these and based on the situation/case provided, identify the anatomy/physiology involved as related to the Integumentary System, what is going wrong or has occurred, and how that impacts the Integumentary System specifically. You also need to provide an explanation for how the Integumentary System responds to the situation.
1) Patient Name: Alex Turner
Age: 20
Background: Alex moved from a sunny coastal town to a cold, northern city for college. They have been experiencing fatigue, muscle weakness, and recurrent skin issues since the move.
- Explain the role of Vitamin D in skin health and overall well-being.
- Analyze the effects of Vitamin D deficiency on the integumentary system.
- Explain Vitamin D synthesis in UV exposure and how that has impacted Alex in his relocation.
- Discuss the impact of relocation on melanin production as well.
2) Donna was riding her horse on a warm sunny day (101 degrees Fahrenheit). Donna began to feel overheated, sweaty, red flushed skin and exhausted when suddenly her horse stopped and reared up in the air. Donna was not prepared for this and fell hard backwards into the ground. As she hit the ground her skin was gashed open by a large, sharp boulder. Through the cut Donna's friend Jane could see her femur. Donna's leg began to bleed severely and before they could get to the hospital an infection began in her skin. Make sure to analyze Donna's symptoms in the context of skin healing, inflammation, skin related immune responses, and thermoregulation.
3) Rachael is a 45 year old woman who recently decided she wants to have some cosmetic surgery performed. In recent years Rachael's skin has become less compliant, lacks firmness, and tends to sag in certain areas of her face. Due to some accidents earlier in her life, she also has lost surface area feeling on her right shoulder and upper arm region.
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