Healthy Cell vs Cancer Cell ( Pancreatic Cancer)

Threw out our unit and labs learning on cells and their functions we learned the stages of mitosis; prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase this is known as the cell cycle. We know that in this cycle cells divide cells and make copies of themselves. Cells are supposed to do this …

Temporomandibular Disorders

This STEAM Project is about Temporomandibular Disorders, or TMDs. These disorders are often called TMJ, however, this term properly only refers to the associated Temporomandibular joint. The temporomandibular joint is a synovial joint containing an articular disc. This joint connects the mandible and the temporal bone. Movement of this joint …

Steam project

For this project I wanted to model bone growth and the process that happens to repair fractures. Unfortunately the best option that suited my skill was drawing. The first picture is the model of bone growth. I was working with limited supplies so I choose to use the white to …

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in children and it’s effects on bone health

Pediatric patients who undergo chemotherapy for ALL are at higher risks for fractures and decreased bone mineral density. This is due to the leukemia cells triggering osteoclast mediated bone resorption and this reduces bone growth and density. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. …

Steam Project: The Effects Testosterone has on Bone Development

My steam project will be based around the following objective: “Explain how bone development is hormonally regulated”. My project will include illustrations of what a magnified cross-section of bone from both a man with a healthy testosterone level and a man with a testosterone deficiency.When examining athletic performance before puberty, …

City of the Brain

The brain is the center of all human action, from controlling simple activities like sleep, eating, and moving; to more complex processes such as memory, emotion, and thought. At the head of the central nervous system, the brain is a hub. Neurological signals come and go from the peripheral nervous …