Anatomy & Physiology, Books A La Carte Edition (5th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
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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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