Part 3.
Answer the following questions, utilizing sound anatomical logic:

1. What is your diagnosis for this patient?

2. This patient would be considered an extremely fit individual based on his regular exercise regiment. How would you explain the onset of this condition in such a fit individual?

3. What is the anatomical reason for the patient taking a very long time to chew and swallow his last solid energy bar as he approached the turnaround checkpoint?

4. Based on the patient’s laboratory findings, multiple systems were in distress when the patient was admitted. How did the patient’s primary problem contribute to these other systems becoming involved?