My STEAM project will focus on the development of the placenta. It will also focus on what hormones the placenta produces, how they each work, and what can cause the placenta to be damaged. I decided to draw a picture of an unborn baby in a mother’s stomach to show …
Our steam project covers how hormones exert control over target cells and how feedback within those systems works. We specifically chose to cover cortisol and its long-term effects. We used two separate comics to show this. One comic follows a college student through an average, albeit, stressful day. Their day …
Abstract Consistency of stool can be used as an indicator of gut health. Gastrointestinal disorders are often embarrassing to talk about. The use of the Bristol Stool Form Scale can help alleviate the difficulties without having to say out loud how your stools look. The Bristol Stool Form Scale(BSFS) is …
The HPA-axis (Hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis) is the neuroendocrine system that responds to stressors. Stress can introduce profound physiological implications that are acute as well as chronic. From an evolutionary perspective, a stress response is crucial for survival in harsh conditions to guarantee the passing on of genes during reproduction. The HPA-axis …
This STEAM project compares behavioral and physiological thermoregulation strategies of animals, specifically focusing on that of emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) and African elephants (Loxodonta africana). Thermoregulation incorporates all phenomena, both behavioral and physiological, by which an organism maintains its body temperature within certain boundaries. This is a dynamic, homeostatic interaction …
In my Bio 310 steam project, I wanted to further research the role the thyroid plays in different vertebrates. I started my project with further researching the role of the thyroid in different organisms, with the intention to solidify material covered within class. Once this was completed and I knew …
Cassie Erdman used the medium of drawing and coloring a comic strip, showcasing the information she found about Geophagic behaviors in Indian short-nosed fruit bats. She was inspired by the learning objective “describe common nutrient deficiencies and their associated diseases.” She took “describe common nutrient deficiencies” part of this learning …
Cassidy Dolan Human Anatomy & Physiology II F112 Professor Larsen 4/10/2022 Down Syndrome My Steam project is based on the objective “Explain common disorders during pregnancy and their cause”. The project is specifically on the birth defect/disorder called Down Syndrome. Down syndrome is “one of the most leading causes of …