The Pineal Gland and Circadian Rhythm
STEAM picture THE PINEAL GLAND AND CIRCADIAN RHYTHM There are two types of glands within the endocrine system: exocrine glands and endocrine glands. Exocrine glands are chiefly responsible for the secretion of nonhormonal substances such as sweat and saliva. Secretion ducts are responsible for the release of the …
Salmeterol In Emphysema
For this year’s steam project I wanted to cover a respiratory disease called emphysema and the pathophysiology in this chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). As well as providing what classification of drugs reduce the symptoms of emphysema. My art piece provides a before and after look on how the airways …
The Effects of Low FODMAPs on Individuals with Intestinal Dysbiosis
FODMAPs are an acronym for a group of foods that are broken down into short chain carbohydrates that ferment and feed the bacteria in the large intestine. In sensitive individuals, FODMAP foods cause gas, bloating, and some other pretty unpleasant digestive disturbances. If you are going into healthcare, you will …
Coronary Artery Disease
“Heart Attack Demi Lovato Parody Weakness and nausea Pain in the chest and arm If you ever feel that, you might have a heart attack. It starts with a harmful diet Accumulating fatty deposits Blood displaying high cholesterol Heightened blood pressure to top it off No exercise to …
Stages of fetal Development
For my steam project I chose to do the major stages of fetal development. Beginning with the germinal stage that starts off the pregnancy and most woman do not even know they are pregnant. As the egg does mitosis and splits into many many cells and travels through the …
Steam Project 2/Structure of the Heart
Objective captured:Explain the structure and function of the heart. Medium used:digital art/gif I was unable to post the video via media upload on this website, however I posted to youtube and it can be viewed there.
Compartment Syndrome – Madelyn Novak
I did my project on the a condition within the circulatory system in the lower limb called compartment syndrome. This is a very rare condition that is caused by pressure build up in the muscles, the most common place for this to happen is in the calf. When this does …
Atrioventricular Canal Defect
My art shows the differences in structure between a normal functioning heart with four chambers, a tricuspid valve and bicuspid valve and a heart with complete atrioventricular canal defect that has one common valve. The lower right heart is a representation of my niece’s heart after having AVCD surgically repaired. …