Sample Questions in Detoxification; Case Problem:

Sample Questions:

1. __________ It is a test used for the detection of a particular toxic substance present in the circulation.
2. __________ It is the specimen used for the identification of toxins.
3. __________ It is the main organ of filtration for the body.
4. __________ It is the main organ of detoxification for the body.
5. __________ (True or False) Drinking plenty of water can help the body to eliminate the toxins.
6. __________ (True or False) Proper diet is also the key of eliminating the toxins in the circulation.
7. __________ It is a compound that can cause death of cell function or structure in the body.

8.-10.__________ When toxins are not eliminated, give possible causes that can occur.

Case Problem:

A 23 year old call center agent was complaining of unexplained headaches or back pain and unexplained weight gain, frequent allergies or allergic symptoms. In his medical history you found out that he was a heavy drinker of alcohol when he was not yet working.

• What is the probable diagnosis of the patient?
• What is the effect of the toxin on the patient's health?
• What treatment can be administered to the patient?

Answers:

1. Detoxification

2. Urine

3. Kidney

4. Liver

5.True

6. True

7. Toxin

8-10. Cell destruction,malfuntion of the organs.

Case Problem Answers:

1.The patient is experiencing over alcohol in the circulation.

2.Toxins can cause disorders to the body which lead to malfunction of the organ of the body.

3.Proper diet,drinking plenty of water can help to lessen the toxin in the body.

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Case

A. Mr. Alvin Reynaldo a 40Yr. old restaurant manager,while checking on his employees suddenly fainted. The staff at the restaurant brought him to the hospital for medical assistance.

When Mr. Reynaldo recovered, the doctor took his medical history and found out that he had experienced polyphagia, polyuria and polydypsia previously.

1-5. What is the likely diagnosis of Mr. Reynaldo's condition ? Explain your answer.

Mr. Reynaldo had signs of diabetes mellitus. The cause of the loss of consciousness of the patient is probably because of the high levels of glucose in his bloodstream.. Polyphagia, polyuria and polydypsia are three of the major symptoms of diabetes.

6-10. What laboratory test will the clinician be requesting?Explain your answer.
Blood glucose analysis for the detection of the level of glucose in the blood of the patient.

11-17. Hormone/s is/are responsible for Mr. Reynaldo's disease.
Insulin and glucagon are the primary hormones responsible for the level of glucose in the blood.

18-20. What treatment can you suggest?
Proper diet and exercise. Proper intake of the medication given to the patient.


Sample Questions:
1-2. Hormone that can be secreted by the pancreas _ insulin ________ & __Glucagon_______

3. Pancreas can be seen in the?__ retroperitoneal__________

4. Found in the in endocrine that secretes insulin and glucagon_ Pancreatic islets_________

5. It works with common bile duct to empty the duodenum_Pancreatic duct

6. Part of exocrine that secretes digestive enzymes_ Acinar gland(acini)______________________

7. These enzymes digest protein that come from the stomach and pancreatic amylase for the digestion of carbohydrates from the oral cavity_ Proteolytic enzymes (_Trypsin, Chymotripsin,Carboxy peptidase)

8. Stimulates the pancreas for the production of rich solution, which in turn is stimulated by the presence of fatty acids and amino acids from the duodenum__Cholecystokinin_______________

9. Alpha cells secrete glucagon
______________
10.Beta cells secrete insulin ______________