Activity Revision Questions
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Question 1: Reflect on the different patients and what they were experiencing, what affect can
hormone imbalance have on a person’s social life?
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Question 2: Can we use hormones as an excuse for bad behaviour? Why / Why not?
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Question 3: Should boys get away with more misbehaviour based on our knowledge of
testosterone?
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Activity Answers
Patient 1 – Low Oestrogen levels (female)
Patient 2 – High oestrogen levels (female)
Patient 3 – Low progesterone levels (female)
Patient 4 – High testosterone levels (female)
Patient 5 – High testosterone levels (male)
Patient 6 – Low testosterone levels (male)
Patient 7 – High oestrogen levels (male)
Baradine Doctor’s Surgery
Patient #1
Age: 14
Sex: Female
Patient notes:
Patient has reported that she is experiencing several uncomfortable
symptoms.
She:
- Has trouble concentrating in school
- Has dry and itchy skin
- Hates school
- Experiences regular mood swings which are affecting her social life
- Feels tender in her breast area
- Has painful headaches at night and is losing sleep as a result
- Has experienced regular periods with no noticeable changes
Patient Summary:
• Dry skin
• Tender breasts
• Weak bones
• Trouble concentrating
• Moodiness and irritability
• Hot flashes
• Headaches
• Loss of sleep
Diagnosis:
Baradine Doctor’s Surgery
Patient #2
Age: 15
Sex: Female
Patient notes:
Patient has reported that she is experiencing several uncomfortable
symptoms.
She:
- Is gaining weight rapidly
- Feels bloated throughout the day
- Has difficulty controlling her temper
- Is failing to complete school work
- Experiences panic attacks 3 to 4 times a week
- Has severe anxiety at school
- Hates her boyfriend
- Is having regular periods and has not noticed a change
- Is losing hair
- Has developed acne on her face and back
Patient Summary:
• Bloating
• Acne
• Mood swings
• Headaches
• Weight gain
• Hair loss
• Anxiety and panic attacks
Diagnosis:
Baradine Doctor’s Surgery
Patient #3
Age: 17
Sex: Female
Patient notes:
Patient has reported that she is experiencing several uncomfortable
symptoms.
She:
- Has discomfort and pain in her breasts
- Has not noticed a change in her mood
- Feels bloated during the day
- Has been experiencing irregular periods, sometimes not having a
period at all
- Enjoys school and seeing her friends
- Has occasional uterine bleeding
- Has been on a diet and is still gaining weight
Patient Summary:
• Breast tenderness
• Bloating
• Irregular or no period
• Uterine bleeding
• Weight gain
Diagnosis:
Baradine Doctor’s Surgery
Patient #4
Age: 18
Sex: Female
Patient notes:
Patient has reported that she is experiencing several uncomfortable
symptoms.
She:
- Has lost 60% of her hair through balding
- Gets bullied at school due to the depth of her voice
- Has noticed her muscle size is increasing and has not been lifting
weights
- Has strong body odour
- Has been aggressive towards her classmates
- Has developed acne on her face and shoulders
- Is growing thicker hair on her arm pits and top lip at a fast rate
Patient Summary:
• Balding
• Deepening of voice
• Increased muscle mass
• Acne
• Increased hair growth
Diagnosis:
Baradine Doctor’s Surgery
Patient #5
Age: 14
Sex: Male
Patient notes:
Patient has reported that he is experiencing several unfamiliar symptoms.
He:
- Has trouble sleeping
- Feels very energized throughout the day
- Has high blood pressure
- Has been aggressive towards classmates
- Eats twice as much food as he normally would
- Has increased acne and hair growth
- Got suspended from club rugby due to fighting
- Experiences severe headaches
- Has a noticeable increase in muscle mass
Patient Summary:
• Increased energy levels
• Aggressive behaviours
• Excessive body hair
• Headaches
• High blood pressure
• Insomnia (lack of sleep)
• Acne
• Increased appetite
Diagnosis:
Baradine Doctor’s Surgery
Patient #6
Age: 17
Sex: Male
Patient notes:
Patient has reported that he is experiencing several uncomfortable
symptoms.
He:
- Feels tired all day
- Has noticeable mood swings
- Does not want to go out with friends
- Sweats a lot, even when he is not exercising
- Finds it difficult to sleep
- Sleeps in class time
- Has gained a significant amount of weight but has not changed his diet
- Experiences sore muscles and achy bones
- Avoids his friends as they think he is moody
- Feels depressed but is usually a positive person
Patient Summary:
• Reduced energy levels (fatigue)
• Mood swings
• Muscle and bone weakness
• Decreased body hair
• Excessive sweating
• Difficulty sleeping
• Weight gain
• Depression
Diagnosis:
Baradine Doctor’s Surgery
Patient #7
Age: 18
Sex: Male
Patient notes:
Patient has reported that he is experiencing several uncomfortable
symptoms.
He:
- Has increased development of breast tissue that feels swollen
- Has not developed secondary sexual characteristics at the age of 18
- Is failing biology (his favourite subject)
- Feels depressed and avoids social situations because he feels younger
than everyone else
- Experiences bullying at school
- Is tired all the time
- Feels weak and has not developed any muscle mass unlike his school
friends
Patient Summary:
• Swelling of breast tissue
• Delayed puberty
• Depression
• Loss of energy
• Decreased muscle mass
Diagnosis: