Evidence of work
In this project we were tasked with proving homeostasis. Each group chose a specific way that the body maintains homeostasis. Our group chose blood sugar levels. We then used the scientific method to prove homeostasis. In our experiment we tested a test subjects blood sugar levels before and after eating. We represented this information is a poster and a research article as seen.
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Homeostasis: The bodies ability to keep stability. Our project was about proving Homeostasis.
The scientific method: The scientific method is a method of creating and testing a hypothesis and then analyzing the results. In put project we uses the scientific method to prove homeostasis.
Blood sugar level: The measure of the amount of glucose in one's blood. It is measured in milligrams per deciliter. In our project we measured a test subjects blood sugar level using a blood glucose meter.
Insulin: Insulin is created in the pancreas which is then released when the body's blood sugar levels are too high. Insulin lowers the blood sugar levels in the body. After the test subject ate the insulin in his body was released and lowered his blood sugar levels back to normal over time.
Glucagon: Glucagon is created in the pancreas and is released to increase the blood sugar levels in the human when needed. In our test subject a period after eating when blood sugar gets too low the body released glucagon to increase the blood sugar levels.
Pancreas: An organ that creates hormones like Insulin and Glucagon. Our test subject used their pancreas to make insulin and glucagon to maintain homeostasis.
Liver: Organ that helps expels waste and stores glucose. Our test subject used his liver to store glucose when needed.
Independent Variable: The variable that is set and does not change. In our project it was time and food eaten.
Dependent Variable: Variable that changes based on testing. In our project it was blood sugar levels.
Feedback Loop: A system in which a stimulus causes a response in the body. There are negative and positive feedback loops. Negative feedback loops are when the output lessens the stimulus which are helpful in homeostasis. Positive feedback loops are when the output increases the stimulus meaning they are unbounded. Our test subject used negative feedback loops to make sure his blood sugar level was normal.
The scientific method: The scientific method is a method of creating and testing a hypothesis and then analyzing the results. In put project we uses the scientific method to prove homeostasis.
Blood sugar level: The measure of the amount of glucose in one's blood. It is measured in milligrams per deciliter. In our project we measured a test subjects blood sugar level using a blood glucose meter.
Insulin: Insulin is created in the pancreas which is then released when the body's blood sugar levels are too high. Insulin lowers the blood sugar levels in the body. After the test subject ate the insulin in his body was released and lowered his blood sugar levels back to normal over time.
Glucagon: Glucagon is created in the pancreas and is released to increase the blood sugar levels in the human when needed. In our test subject a period after eating when blood sugar gets too low the body released glucagon to increase the blood sugar levels.
Pancreas: An organ that creates hormones like Insulin and Glucagon. Our test subject used their pancreas to make insulin and glucagon to maintain homeostasis.
Liver: Organ that helps expels waste and stores glucose. Our test subject used his liver to store glucose when needed.
Independent Variable: The variable that is set and does not change. In our project it was time and food eaten.
Dependent Variable: Variable that changes based on testing. In our project it was blood sugar levels.
Feedback Loop: A system in which a stimulus causes a response in the body. There are negative and positive feedback loops. Negative feedback loops are when the output lessens the stimulus which are helpful in homeostasis. Positive feedback loops are when the output increases the stimulus meaning they are unbounded. Our test subject used negative feedback loops to make sure his blood sugar level was normal.
Reflection
During this project I did well with some things and could improve on other things. Some things that I did well at were empathy and graphical design. I was able to understand my group members ideas which helped us execute them. I also learned about graphical design of a poster and was able to help make is presentable. Two things I could improve on were work ethic and communication. On one of the days my group members were not there and I did not do much work. This caused us to be behind. I also did not communicate this fact over the weekend to my group members causing them to not be informed.