Conclusion—A Happy Ending for M'Kenna
When and how do body systems work together?
Eventually, M'Kenna recovered. She regained the weight she lost and was able to start playing basketball and running track again.
You've learned a lot about M'Kenna and in the process, learned a lot about body systems, too! M'Kenna is a real person. This unit is based on a real medical mystery.
On your own
- Your teacher will give you a short reading about M'Kenna. Read and answer the questions on the handout.
- Tape your reading and answers in your science notebook.
With your class
- Have you ever met anyone with the illness that M'Kenna has? If so, share your story with your classmates. About 1 out of every 100 people have this illness. Many of them don't even know they have it.