Case Assignment: Working Cell
Assignment Overview:
Organelles can contribute to disease states in many ways. First, the organelle itself may be dysfunctional either because it contains one or more defective genes that impair its function or because it has been damaged by exposure to harmful substances such as chemicals, heavy metals, or oxygen radicals. Additionally, an organelle can accumulate damage from processes occurring elsewhere in the cell
Case Assignment:
There are many diseases that are caused by
the malfunction of specific organelles. Three examples are listed below:
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I-cell disease
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Progeria (also known as
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome)
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Mucopolysaccharidoses
Select one of the disorders below and
complete an essay of approximately 2-3 pages in length, addressing the questions
below. A link is provided to introduce you to each disorder. You will need to
conduct additional research to fully complete your essay. You should consult a
minimum of three quality sources when researching parts I-IV below to complete
your essay. Be sure to include which organelle(s) are malfunctioning and why in
your essay.
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I Cell Disease. National Organization for
Rare Disorders. https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/i-cell-disease/
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Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome.
National Organization for Rare Disorders.
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/hutchinson-gilford-progeria/
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Mucopolysaccharidoses. National
Organization for Rare Disorders.
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/mucopolysaccharidoses/
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I. Cellular cause of disease
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Describe the type of cell(s) involved with
the disease. What is the specific function of this type of cell? If an
organelle or other cell structure is the problem in the disease, include
information about it. Are there more of a specific type of organelle in this type
of cell? Why is the cell not performing properly in this type of disorder? Does
this disorder affect other parts of the body?
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II. Disease- Basic Information
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Describe what someone with the disease
would notice, and what doctors find when doing an examination. How serious is
the disease? What happens if it is not treated? What effect does it have on
normal living? Is it inherited? If so, describe the inheritance pattern and the
gene responsible. How does the malfunctioning cell cause the symptoms? Usually,
there is a protein or enzyme that isn’t produced properly. How is this related
to the symptoms?
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III. Disease Treatment and Research
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How is the disease currently being treated?
Is it curable, or is the treatment only for the symptoms? What research is
currently being conducted to find a cure/treatment? Is there hope for a
cure/treatment? Are stem cells or gene therapy used in research? Can these
therapies lead to a cure? Why is continued research important?
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IV. Summarize your findings.
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Assignment Expectations:
Organize this essay assignment using
subtitles that summarize the topic from each question above. For example, to
answer Question 1, use a descriptive subtitle like the following: Cellular
Cause of Disease.
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Your essay should be approximately 2-3
pages in length. Answer each question under the subtitle using complete
sentences that relate back to the question. Be sure to use APA formatting
throughout your essay with 1-inch margins, 12-point type, and double spacing
throughout. Include a title page, introduction, answers to the questions with
subtitles, and a concluding paragraph. Remember to include in-text citations
within the body of the essay referencing your resources
Direct quotes should be limited and must be
designated by quotation marks. Paraphrased ideas must give credit to the
original author, for example (Murray, 2014). Direct copying from “homework
help†websites will not receive credit.