The male reproductive system was constructed out of playdough and picture art. The male reproductive system is made up of the penis, urethra, vas deferens, testes, epididymis, prostate gland, seminal vesicle. The vas deferens is the duct that brings the sperm from the testicles to the urethra. The vas deferens …
This project is talking about the stages that the body takes when we have an allergic reaction specifically from type 1 Hypersensitivity. Type 1 is the most common allergic reaction that people suffer from everyday. It also will cover the solutions of what we can do when these reactions happen. …
I am using music to represent the digestive system and immune system in the context of Helicobacter pylori. The objectives at play are knowing the tissues of the stomach and describing the innate immune response (or lack thereof). To start, I’m using notes in the key of B minor (B …
Monkshood is a plant that has been used as a both poison and a herbal medicine. I would not recommend using it can be quite deadly. The main component Aconite binds to sodium channels and forces them to stay open. Sodium enters the cell and the channels won’t close. This …
My project was on the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby. Babies who are breasted are less at risk for diseases such as asthma, sudden infant death syndrome, and childhood obesity. It is also a bonding experience between the mother and child.
Lymphoma is a wide term for various forms of cancer in the lymphatic system. This type of cancer is due to mutated lymphocytes, which results in the swelling of lymph nodes. There are two types of lymphocytes; B cells and T cells. Though lymphocytes are the white blood cells responsible …
My project depicts an embryonic heart in comparison with the evolution of a heart in mammals. Both start with a modified tube heart, and progress into a four chambered heart. Reptiles and a fetus, both of which evolve and develop further, have incomplete septums shown in white. Generalized regions of …
The function of the vas deferens, also known as the ductus deferens, is to store and transport sperm during ejaculation. The vas deferens starts at the epididymis of the testes and ends by uniting with the duct from the seminal vesicle, to form the ejaculatory duct. A vasectomy is a …
Thalassemia is a hereditary blood disorder, where the body does not produce enough hemoglobin. These blood cells cannot always function properly, and the body has difficulty oxygenating the tissues. There are different types of thalassemia, and severity varies. Some people show no symptoms, while others develop anemia, and need regular …