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NATIONAL CENTER FOR CASE STUDY TEACHING IN SCIENCE Why Homeostasis Is Important to Everyday Activities Brian J. Dingmann Math, Science and Technology Department University of Minnesota Crookston Part 1 - Where Is Blake? "Where is Blake?" Ashton asked, apparently expecting Blake, his room- mate, to be following Sam into their apartment. "I thought he was with you," replied Sam, confused by Ashton's ques- tion. "Blake told me you and he had a heart-to-heart talk at the party about his drinking. He told me he decided to leave with you to come back to the apartment." "We did talk and agreed to call it a night, but he didn't leave with me, said Ashton. "He just doesn't get it. It's so stupid to be chugging beers and drinking RockStar; he just ends up being wide awake drunk! Several hours passed before Blake tumbled through the apartment door and collapsed on the kitchen floor. At first, the roommates thought it was just a typical Blake prank. But Blake seemed to be having a panic attack. He was visibly anxious and his breathing was out of control "Blake, dude, calm down!" hawled Ashton, but Blake didn't even seem to notice him. "What are we going to do?" yelled Sam, upset and concerned for his friend. "Call 911 and help me get him up on the couch!" yelled Ashton, after taking Blake's pulse and finding it really weak. By the time the first responders had made their way up to the apartment, Blake had regained consciousness but was still clearly in distress Questions 1. What observations can you make about this scenario without providing judgment or conclusions? 2. What information would you ask if you were one of the first responders? C opyright held by the National Center for Care Sedy Teaching in Science, Uniwersyaratalo, Sure University of New York Originally published February 19, 2011. o sage guidelines, which die our policy concering permiuible paduction of this work e d Omar in Hack Fotolia, 141007415

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1.This scenario shows the effect of the drink rockstar and beer in excess quantity lead to panic attacks (dizziness, difficulty in breathing, palpitations, anxious or nervous .Usually these type is situation happens when the patient drinks an energy drink with an alcohol (here patient has used rockstar with beer) which jas lead to the symptoms .Usually panic attacks settkes down in 20 to 30 minutes.The research suggest that energy drink can cause heart problems due to the excess caffeine ninth drink or by mixing it with alcohol

2.The information which has to be collected are

• Consciousness and alertness of the patient
• Ruling out for any triggers like alcohol, smoking ,stress,cardiovascular disease or other medicsl condition
• The type,quantity of drink the patient drank and its time
• Any associated symptoms