My project is on Rheumatoid Arthritis, which is also referred to as RA. Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the joints found in the human body, such as the joints in the hands, knees, and wrist. Due to RA being an autoimmune disease, this means that …
We’re born with the neurons we die with. Unlike other cells in our body, neurons unfortunately cannot multiply. Once a neuron dies off, it’s gone for good. Or, is it? New research over the last decade has shown that although we cannot “regrow” or multiply new neurons, we actually may …
My project is on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The art piece depicts a normal spine, an S-curve, and a C-curve. In my essay, I relate AIS to the following objectives: know the stages of bone development and repair (U4); describe movement of bone using proper terminology (U4); know the parts …
Abstract For my STEAM project, I focused on the objective statement “Identify the various components and key structures of the nervous system.” To do so I decided to build a model of the human brain showing the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem. I then focused on the areas involved in …
Vitamin D and calcium come hand in hand to strengthen bones, provide nutrients, and create increased gut health. Vitamin D allows calcium absorption in the small intestines, and without Vitamin D calcium would not be absorbed as easily. With living in Interior Alaska, you only see the sunlight every so …
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I did my project on ALS disease and made it out of paper maché. Cell body is grey, don’t know why it looks light blue in the photo.
