Name: ______________

Section: _____________

General Instructions: Answer this activity in your science notebook, copy and
answer.

Part I. Digestive Disease Real- life Case Study (Individual Work)

Direction: Read and analyze the information provided in the case study below.
Answer the following questions on your quiz notebook.

Emily, a 13-year-old girl, feels like she needs to go to the bathroom but has trouble
going. She hasn't had a bowel movement in a few days and her stomach feels
bloated and uncomfortable.

Emily doesn't drink much water and prefers eating snacks like chips and cookies
instead of fruits and vegetables. She spends a lot of time playing video games and
forgets to move around.

Question 1- What digestive disease do you think that Emily may be experiencing?
Question 2- What are the symptoms of this disease?
Question 3- Based on the information provided, what treatment would you
recommend for Emily?

Part II. Digestive Diseases Table

Direction: In your quiz notebook, fill out the table below.
Name of Common Causes Typical Symptoms Treatment/
Disease Prevention
1. Constipation

2. Diarrhea

3. Heartburn and Acid

Reflux
4. Ulcer

5. Colon Cancer

6. Indigestion

7. Appendicitis