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CASE 5.CRISTIANO RONALDO

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Cristiano Ronaldo came to the hospital with a headache and body aches and pains, he thought he had caught the flu. By the next morning, Cristiano's temperature had soared to 103°F (39.4°C) and her throat felt like he'd swallowed hot coals. Even worse, he was so tired she could hardly lift her head off the pillow. He had never felt this bad with any cold or flu.

He said that he was hit in the body during his last match.

 

You can earn 150 XP points with this case.

 

You have to create a medical record about Cristiano´s illness in your notebook.  

 

YOU HAVE 50 MINUTES TO DO IT.

 

Include complete explanations of the following aspects.

 

           ASPECTS TO INCLUDE:

 

ASPECTS TO INCLUDE:

 

1. (50 xp points)  Describe in your notebook the parts of the lymphatic system.

Go to build a body app and check in the circulatory system the different parts.

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2. (50 xp points) Functions of the lymphatic system

2.1. Explain the three primary functions of the lymphatic system.

...........................................20 minutes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. (50 xp points) We noticed that he has injured the spleen. We have to remove it.

Where is the spleen located?

Explain to Cristiano if he can play soccer again and the consequences for his body.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Birth:  05 Feb, 1985

Height: 186 cm

Weight: 83 kg.

Links:

iTunes U: 3.6.1. Parts of the lymphatic system

Build your body app. Circulatory system

www.innerbody.com/image/lympov.html

 

 

Links:

iTunes U: 3.6.2 Functions of the lymphatic system.

 

 

Links:

iTunes U: 3.6.2 Functions of the lymphatic system.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spleendiseases.html

 

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