Melanoma is a type of skin cancer mostly found in women under 40, according to The Mayo Clinic. While there is no perfect cause of this cancer, UV radiation (especially from the sun) puts individuals at higher risk.
Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. It is a neurological disorder that affects the brain’s central nervous system by attacking and destroying nerve cells. I hope through understanding Alzheimer’s disease we can gain a better understanding of the importance of our own nervous …
There are 4 different categories we classify bones into based on their shape. They are long bones, short bones, flat bones, and irregular bones. I did not learn this until I was 20 years old. However, I learned who Pebbles Flintstone was at a very young age and to this …
My STEAM project is about genu valgum, also known as knock knees. Knock knees are a condition in which a person has a gap between their feet when they’re standing with their knees together. Many young children have knock knees and they are a normal part of development. However, some …
Depressed Brain vs. Normal Brain A depressed brain can be the result of several factors such as a chemical imbalance, genetics, medical conditions, or even tragic or traumatic events. In the case of Charlie and Bob, a tragic event lead to Charlie’s depression. For a while his brother Bob did …
My STEAM project is about the pathway that food takes through the digestive system as well as some key roles that take place at each organ. In my essay, I went into depth as to the path that food takes from mouth to anus.
One CommentMy STEAM project is about the differences and similarities between the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). In my essay, I placed a focus on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and how it differs from Guillen barre syndrome (GBS). The end-state of my analysis is to show …
STEAM-M Multiple sclerosis affects the neurons, or nerve cells, located in the central nervous system. A nerve cell is comprised of multiple regions. (Figure 1) The large area comprising a majority of the collective mass is the soma, or cell body, containing the nucleus. Branching off from the soma are …
The digestive system is an imperative part of the human body that holds many roles in helping maintain equilibrium. The four primary functions of the digestive system include ingestion, digestion, absorption, and defecation. Ingestion includes the intake of nutrients, digestion includes the breakdown of larger molecules in smaller ones, absorption …
My STEAM Project was on how mothers and babies benefit from this natural process, breast feeding. I really enjoyed learning about lactation and how important it was for children, but thought it would be interesting to learn how mothers benefit from this experience as well. I discuss how essential breast …