Emily Byrd 7/23/2021 BIOL 112x Kidney The kidneys are in all vertebrates, and they are shaped as two beans underneath the ribcage, on each side of your spine. The kidneys play an important part in general health, yet they are rarely noticed until they are damaged and …
How the bone regulates itself is by having a feedback loop that can regulate the calcium inside the body. For example, if the body has low calcium, then it can signal the parathyroid gland to begin the cycle to help normalize the amount of calcium we have. The process starts …
My STEAM project will focus on describing the knee structure. I drew this anatomical diagram of the knee joint so that I have a deeper understanding and memory of it. We consider the knee joint is a modified hinged joint because it has the ability to rotate in addition to …
My piece is a comic showing a pink character introducing his friend Billy to the bone-derived hormone osteocalcin. The comic is meant to be a taste into what more can be learned about this hormone and hopefully leaves the reader wanting to find more research. The protagonist has a great …
The renal system works as a gold mine in our body; it filters out the needed substances and disposes the waste. It is vital for the fabrication of many hormones, regulating fluids, and removing waste. Mining allows for the collection of minerals and the removal of waste. Both mining and the renal system contain operations that are comparable. (My essay makes the words in parentheses make more sense, they don’t relate directly to the kidneys. I also have other photos but I couldn’t upload them)
In my project I discuss how in severe bone fractures an ORIF is needed. An ORIF is essential for optimal bone repair to occur. It is a surgical process in which an orthopedic surgeon places hardware such as screws, rods, wires, plates and other items into the bone to allow …
