3.1.1 and 3.1.2 Resources for Life/ Rule of Threes
In this activity, we researched how the resources our body needs (water, food, and oxygen) power the body systems and the Rule of Threes.
The body can go without oxygen for 3 minutes, water for 3 days, and food for 3 weeks.
In this activity, we researched how the resources our body needs (water, food, and oxygen) power the body systems and the Rule of Threes.
The body can go without oxygen for 3 minutes, water for 3 days, and food for 3 weeks.
3.2.1 Action Molecules
In this activity, we studied how enzymes work in our bodies. They work to speed up reactions and assist in the power use of resources. A lock and key enzyme has one substrate that will bind and cause the enzyme to function. An induced fit enzyme must have a co-enzyme that works to change the shape of the active site.
In this activity, we studied how enzymes work in our bodies. They work to speed up reactions and assist in the power use of resources. A lock and key enzyme has one substrate that will bind and cause the enzyme to function. An induced fit enzyme must have a co-enzyme that works to change the shape of the active site.
3.2.2 Digestive System Design
In this activity, we built the organs of the digestive system onto our Manikens. This organs include Oral cavity, pharynx, and accessory organs such as salivary glands, uvula, tongue, and teeth, Esophagus and stomach, Small intestine and large intestine, Pancreas, liver and gallbladder. The completed project can be seen below.
In this activity, we built the organs of the digestive system onto our Manikens. This organs include Oral cavity, pharynx, and accessory organs such as salivary glands, uvula, tongue, and teeth, Esophagus and stomach, Small intestine and large intestine, Pancreas, liver and gallbladder. The completed project can be seen below.
3.2.4 Investigating Enzyme Action
In this activity, we worked to create an experiment testing the effects of enzyme concentration on the pressure (kPa) in a flask of Hydrogen Peroxide.
In this activity, we worked to create an experiment testing the effects of enzyme concentration on the pressure (kPa) in a flask of Hydrogen Peroxide.
3.2.5 Metabolism: A Balancing Act
In this activity, we were assigned a patient and studied their medical history regarding diet and BMI. Our patient, Trisha's, client report is attached below.
In this activity, we were assigned a patient and studied their medical history regarding diet and BMI. Our patient, Trisha's, client report is attached below.
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3.2.6 In Search of Energy
In this activity, we studied the makeup and uses of ATP.
In this activity, we studied the makeup and uses of ATP.
3.3.1 Gasping For Air
In this activity, we kicked off our respiratory system lesson. We were each give a case of eleven year old Melissa that has been experiencing asthma symptoms. After researching her symptoms and her test results, we were able to diagnose her as an asthmatic.
In this activity, we kicked off our respiratory system lesson. We were each give a case of eleven year old Melissa that has been experiencing asthma symptoms. After researching her symptoms and her test results, we were able to diagnose her as an asthmatic.
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3.3.2 Measuring Lung Capacity
In this activity, we researched the various tests that are performed to measure the functionality of the lungs. One test is measuring lung capacity, along with inspiration reserve volume, expiratory reserve volume, vital capacity, tidal volume, and residual volume. Their functions can be seen below.
In this activity, we researched the various tests that are performed to measure the functionality of the lungs. One test is measuring lung capacity, along with inspiration reserve volume, expiratory reserve volume, vital capacity, tidal volume, and residual volume. Their functions can be seen below.
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3.3.4 Respiratory Therapy
In this activity, we researched a career as a respiratory therapist. Part of this assignment included the making of a resume for a respiratory therapist, as attached below.
In this activity, we researched a career as a respiratory therapist. Part of this assignment included the making of a resume for a respiratory therapist, as attached below.
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3.4.1 Hook Up the Plumbing
In this activity, we created the organs that power the urinary system, filter the blood of the body, and produce waste via urine.We created the adrenal glands, kidneys, bladder, urethra, and ureters. Below, the urinary system is seen on and off our Maniken. Note, it sits on the back side of the maniken.
In this activity, we created the organs that power the urinary system, filter the blood of the body, and produce waste via urine.We created the adrenal glands, kidneys, bladder, urethra, and ureters. Below, the urinary system is seen on and off our Maniken. Note, it sits on the back side of the maniken.
3.4.2 Spotlight on the Kidney
In this activity, we dissected a pig kidney, similar in size to a human kidney. We then labeled the following parts: Renal Pelvis,
Renal Medulla, Renal Cortex, Medullary Pyramid, Ureter, Calyx, Renal Capsule, Site of the Glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule*, and
Site of Collecting Ducts and Loop of Henle, as seen below.
In this activity, we dissected a pig kidney, similar in size to a human kidney. We then labeled the following parts: Renal Pelvis,
Renal Medulla, Renal Cortex, Medullary Pyramid, Ureter, Calyx, Renal Capsule, Site of the Glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule*, and
Site of Collecting Ducts and Loop of Henle, as seen below.
3.4.3 The Blood/Urine Connection
In this activity, we researched how the nephrons of the kidney work to create urine and filter blood. Below is a diagram that shows the components of the nephron, the separation of blood and urine, and the substances secreted back into the blood and those secreted into the urine.
In this activity, we researched how the nephrons of the kidney work to create urine and filter blood. Below is a diagram that shows the components of the nephron, the separation of blood and urine, and the substances secreted back into the blood and those secreted into the urine.
3.4.4 Water Balance
In this activity, we researched how the endocrine and urinary systems work together to maintain water balance in the body. The pituitary gland (in the brain) produces ADH, a hormone that is secreted by the kidney that acts upon the kidneys's ability to balance water. A lack of ADH, affected by alcohol consumption, causes thirst and increased urine production.
In this activity, we researched how the endocrine and urinary systems work together to maintain water balance in the body. The pituitary gland (in the brain) produces ADH, a hormone that is secreted by the kidney that acts upon the kidneys's ability to balance water. A lack of ADH, affected by alcohol consumption, causes thirst and increased urine production.
3.4.5 Urinalysis
In this activity, we conducted a urinalysis on five different urine samples. We were then expected to take one of the case studies and do further research on what their disorder was based on their case study and urinalysis data. Our patient, Case Study 5, was a 9 year old boy with diabetes insipidus, a disorder that inhibits ADH production.
In this activity, we conducted a urinalysis on five different urine samples. We were then expected to take one of the case studies and do further research on what their disorder was based on their case study and urinalysis data. Our patient, Case Study 5, was a 9 year old boy with diabetes insipidus, a disorder that inhibits ADH production.
Case Study 5: A 9-year-old male is brought in by his mother because he is complaining of constant thirst and frequent urination. The problem is so bad that the boy is having trouble sleeping because he is constantly getting up to use the bathroom. A few times, he has even wet the bed. The mother suspects that something may be wrong with his pituitary gland as there is a family history of pituitary problems. Microscopic analysis of his urine does not reveal anything abnormal.