Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Biochemistry case studies
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The Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Second Year Biochemistry course is the Class XII elective taken by students who have chosen the science stream with biochemistry, typically alongside chemistry, botany, zoology or microbiology. It is a school-examined subject: the theory paper is set and valued under the state higher secondary system, while the practical work and internal assessment are conducted by the school itself and carry marks that count toward the final grade. The Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Biochemistry case studies are 5 cases and about 3,273 words.
1New-onset diabetes with ketoacidosis: interpreting the acid–base and metabolic picture
Arjun, a 16-year-old previously healthy student, is brought to the emergency department after 24 hours of vomiting and increasing drowsiness. His mother reports three weeks of excessive thirst, frequent urination at night and a 6 kg weight loss; his BMI is now 17.8 kg/m².
708 words, about 4 min2Lead exposure in a battery worker: enzyme inhibition and a microcytic anaemia
Ravi, a 38-year-old man who dismantles lead-acid batteries in an unlicensed workshop, presents with three months of cramping abdominal pain, constipation and fatigue. He has noticed weakness of both wrists and for two weeks has been unable to extend them.
655 words, about 3 min3Macrocytic anaemia with neurological signs: B12, folate and the methylmalonic acid trap
Meera, a 71-year-old retired teacher, presents with six months of progressive fatigue, a sore tongue and tingling in both feet. She has become unsteady and her daughter has noticed occasional confusion.
621 words, about 3 min4A teenager with tendon xanthomas: familial hypercholesterolaemia and the LDL receptor
Sanjay, a 12-year-old boy, is referred because his father had a myocardial infarction at 38 years and has yellow, painless swellings over both Achilles tendons. On examination Sanjay has bilateral Achilles tendon thickening and a corneal arcus, but no xanthelasma.
659 words, about 3 min5Alcohol-related thiamine deficiency: lactate, pyruvate and the danger of glucose
Kumar, a 52-year-old man with a 20-year history of heavy alcohol use, is brought to the emergency department after a seizure at home. He has eaten poorly for weeks and mostly drinks arrack.
630 words, about 3 min