Course MA279/BSC2347 Section 09 Human Anatomy and Physiology II - Online
- 2018 Fall Quarter
Test Module 06 Case Study
Started 11/7/18 7:12 PM
Submitted 11/9/18 8:51 AM
Status Completed
Attempt Score 19 out of 20 points
Time Elapsed 37 hours, 39 minutes
Results Submitted Answers
Displayed
• Question 1
1 out of 1 points
Maria, a 66-year-old female, visits her physician complaining of sudden onset
abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea. She does not take any prescription
medications, but does take aspirin each day to lower her risk of heart
disease. She has no notable history of digestive system issues. Maria has a
family history of pancreatitis. She is slightly obese and has been mostly
sedentary since her recent retirement. Her doctor performs multiple tests and
diagnoses Maria with diverticulitis.
Diverticulitis affects which digestive organ?
Selected
Answer: Large intestine
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
Briefly explain, in your own words, the anatomy of diverticula. Include
information about the layers of the alimentary canal.
Selecte
Diverticula is caused by excess pressure that causes pouches to form in the
d
lower portion of the colon. When the excess pressure occurs the mucosa and
Answer
submucoa herniates where there is a weakened area and causes the pouch.
:
When looking at the outer side of the large intestines, the pouches look like balls
of lint on a sweater. ("Anatomy and physiology of diverticular disease -
Diverticular Disease", 2018)
Anatomy and physiology of diverticular disease - Diverticular Disease. (2018).
Retrieved from https://www.barnardhealth.us/diverticular-disease/anatomy-and-
physiology-of-diverticular-disease.html
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
Diverticula may be asymptomatic for years or for a lifetime. Describe, in
your own words, why diverticula may cause sudden pain.
Selected
Diverticula will cause a bowel obstruction, if the obstruction is still evident it
Answer:
could cause abdominal pain. ("The Basics of Diverticulitis", 2018)
The Basics of Diverticulitis. (2018). Retrieved
from https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/understanding-diverticulitis-
basics
• Question 4
, 1 out of 1 points
In addition to the symptoms Maria reported, which of these symptoms is
commonly related to diverticulitis?
Selected
Answer: Constipation
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
Which part of Maria’s history is NOT a risk factor for
diverticulitis?
Selected
Answer: Family history of pancreatitis
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
Maria’s doctor asks about her diet. Which of these diets is most
closely related to diverticulosis/diverticulitis?
Selected
Answer: Low fiber diet
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
One of the tests Maria’s doctor orders is a fecal occult blood test. It
was positive. Briefly describe why this test was positive in Maria’s
case.
Selected
The positive fecal occult blood test means that Maria is expierencing an
Answer:
abnormal blood appearing somewhere within her digestive tract. ("Fecal Occult
Blood Test and Fecal Immunochemical Test", 2018)
https://labtestsonline.org/tests/fecal-occult-blood-test-and-fecal-
immunochemical-testFecal Occult Blood Test and Fecal Immunochemical Test.
(2018). Retrieved from
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
One of the diagnostic tests that Maria’s doctor ordered was a visual
exam of the inside of the large intestine with a camera that is inserted
through the anus and rectum. What is this procedure called?
Selected
Answer: Colonoscopy
• Question 9
1 out of 1 points
If Maria’s case is severe, she may choose to undergo a colon resection.
Which of these statements describes that procedure?
Selected
Answer: The affected portion of the large intestine is removed and the
remaining end of the large intestine are joined together.
• Question 10
- 2018 Fall Quarter
Test Module 06 Case Study
Started 11/7/18 7:12 PM
Submitted 11/9/18 8:51 AM
Status Completed
Attempt Score 19 out of 20 points
Time Elapsed 37 hours, 39 minutes
Results Submitted Answers
Displayed
• Question 1
1 out of 1 points
Maria, a 66-year-old female, visits her physician complaining of sudden onset
abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea. She does not take any prescription
medications, but does take aspirin each day to lower her risk of heart
disease. She has no notable history of digestive system issues. Maria has a
family history of pancreatitis. She is slightly obese and has been mostly
sedentary since her recent retirement. Her doctor performs multiple tests and
diagnoses Maria with diverticulitis.
Diverticulitis affects which digestive organ?
Selected
Answer: Large intestine
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
Briefly explain, in your own words, the anatomy of diverticula. Include
information about the layers of the alimentary canal.
Selecte
Diverticula is caused by excess pressure that causes pouches to form in the
d
lower portion of the colon. When the excess pressure occurs the mucosa and
Answer
submucoa herniates where there is a weakened area and causes the pouch.
:
When looking at the outer side of the large intestines, the pouches look like balls
of lint on a sweater. ("Anatomy and physiology of diverticular disease -
Diverticular Disease", 2018)
Anatomy and physiology of diverticular disease - Diverticular Disease. (2018).
Retrieved from https://www.barnardhealth.us/diverticular-disease/anatomy-and-
physiology-of-diverticular-disease.html
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
Diverticula may be asymptomatic for years or for a lifetime. Describe, in
your own words, why diverticula may cause sudden pain.
Selected
Diverticula will cause a bowel obstruction, if the obstruction is still evident it
Answer:
could cause abdominal pain. ("The Basics of Diverticulitis", 2018)
The Basics of Diverticulitis. (2018). Retrieved
from https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/understanding-diverticulitis-
basics
• Question 4
, 1 out of 1 points
In addition to the symptoms Maria reported, which of these symptoms is
commonly related to diverticulitis?
Selected
Answer: Constipation
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
Which part of Maria’s history is NOT a risk factor for
diverticulitis?
Selected
Answer: Family history of pancreatitis
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
Maria’s doctor asks about her diet. Which of these diets is most
closely related to diverticulosis/diverticulitis?
Selected
Answer: Low fiber diet
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
One of the tests Maria’s doctor orders is a fecal occult blood test. It
was positive. Briefly describe why this test was positive in Maria’s
case.
Selected
The positive fecal occult blood test means that Maria is expierencing an
Answer:
abnormal blood appearing somewhere within her digestive tract. ("Fecal Occult
Blood Test and Fecal Immunochemical Test", 2018)
https://labtestsonline.org/tests/fecal-occult-blood-test-and-fecal-
immunochemical-testFecal Occult Blood Test and Fecal Immunochemical Test.
(2018). Retrieved from
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
One of the diagnostic tests that Maria’s doctor ordered was a visual
exam of the inside of the large intestine with a camera that is inserted
through the anus and rectum. What is this procedure called?
Selected
Answer: Colonoscopy
• Question 9
1 out of 1 points
If Maria’s case is severe, she may choose to undergo a colon resection.
Which of these statements describes that procedure?
Selected
Answer: The affected portion of the large intestine is removed and the
remaining end of the large intestine are joined together.
• Question 10
