The Fallen Athlete 2 and Jean Sweetland

The Fallen Athlete 2 and Jean Sweetland,
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The Fallen Athlete 2 and Jean Sweetland
Case Study 1: The Fallen Athlete
1 Is there any evidence to suggest which hemisphere of Tim’s brain suffered damage during his stroke?
Yes, Tim’s brain is damaged since much of the right side of his brain is paralyzed resulting from stroke. According to medical research findings, the effect of stroke is based on the brain area that is deprived of oxygen. In Tim’s case, the brain’s left hemisphere was damaged since the left part controls the functioning of the right side of the body.
What imaging technology would best reveal the location and extent of damage to Tim’s brain produced by his stroke, and why?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) would be effective in the case as a non-invasive and modern diagnostic tool that provides an enhanced level of anatomic details. Through the use of MRI, the medics would locate stroke and determine the level of damage. The images produced by the technology would reflect stroke and associated blood vessels.
If physicians did not have any means of viewing the damage to Tim’s brain directly, what other clues might they have to the location of the damage? Where might the damage be if Tim had lost his vision after the stroke? Where might it be if he lost sensation on the left side of his body? Where might it be if his personality suddenly changed?
Several strategies would be effective in diagnosing the location of the brain damage. Since the two hemispheres of the brain control the various body functions, any impairment on any function can indicate the part of the brain that has been damaged.
Explain how the endocrine system played a role in keeping Tim’s body performing optimally, whether exercising strenuously or relaxing. How might Tim have been able to manipulate his endocrine system function to enhance his athletic performance if he so chose? What might be some risks of doing so?
The endocrine system plays a significant role in producing hormonal chemicals that circulate through the blood. Notably, the system regulates the body’s functioning and growth. Tim would have to take body steroids. However, the steroids make individuals vulnerable to strokes, heart attacks, violent behaviors, and stroke.
Describe the brain phenomena that are chiefly responsible for Tim’s recovery of lost speech and motor functions. How l...