Laboratory Manual for Anatomy & Physiology
Laboratory Manual for Anatomy & Physiology
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780321885074
Author: Elaine N. Marieb
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
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Chapter 23, Problem 27CYU
Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Samantha explains to the doctor about her jittery feeling and she was also having trouble falling asleep. Samantha complains that her roommates always set the thermostat too high. Blood tests were carried out and it reveals antibodies, which suggest an autoimmune disease.

Characters in the case:

Samantha and doctor.

Adequate information:

Blood tests show the presenceof antibodies, which suggest the onset of an autoimmune disease.

To determine:

Samantha’s symptoms and organs that bind to the antibodies, and the way it causes the symptoms.

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Chapter 23 Solutions

Laboratory Manual for Anatomy & Physiology

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