Case Study #3:
Valerie
is a studious 15 year old who is also a valuable member of her school's field
hockey team. They are 15-1 this year and have a chance at winning the state
championship. However, Valerie recently began feeling ill with noticeable signs
of a high fever. After several days, her parents decided to take her to the ER
and the attending physician admitted her to the hospital with an ongoing
bacterial infection. After several more days, doctors are perplexed that her
body is unable to fight off the infection. They decide to take a blood sample
and have it sent to the lab for analysis. Lab results indicate that the
vacuoles in her white blood cells are successfully trapping the bacteria.
However, this organelle is not binding to the vacuoles and releasing the
enzymes necessary to break down the bacterial cell walls. Identify the
organelle so doctors can begin providing the proper treatment to Valerie.
Complete
the following:
1.
Identify which organelle is NOT functioning properly in Valerie's cells.
(HINT)This organelle is found within the endomembrane system.
2.
EXPLAIN how this organelle is produced.
3.
EXPLAIN the structure and function of this organelle.
Watch the video on the surface area to volume ratio and take notes
Youtube Video Title: "Surface Area to Volume Ratio"By:
Cellular Organelle Study Guide
