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Evolution of the Respiratory system Through different Organisms: Quarter 3 Bio Chemistry
Q3 Benchmark: Evolution of Nervous System
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qVgHmiWz3GJxuHLU_WN0qkr31KdWb98gu5NiTJ4y4kw/edit?usp=sharing
website link: https://nervoussystemq3.weebly.com
Q3 Benchmark: Comparative Ethnobotany
Evolution
Cindy's Comparative Anatomy
How does obesity affect the Nervous System
Reflection:
Going into this project I have learned a lot about how the obesity affects our nervous system, but what stood out to me the most is how the amount of food you consume can change based on the level of opioid that is released into the body can change as you gain weight.
Alzheimer's Disease
This project was to help us understand the importance of the structure and function of the nervous system. In my group, we studied Alzheimer's Disease. This disease involved the brain. We learned that over time enzymes and proteins can stop functioning which can lead to major problems like loss of memory, lack of ability to do certain tasks, such as eating, speaking, or showering. This disease may be genetic but there are other factors that scientists are trying to come up with to try and find a cure. We decided on this disease because we knew that this is a very common disease in this country and one of the top causes of American deaths. It also doesn't have a cure which we thought was interesting.
The Nervous System Benchmark- Alzheimer's Disease
For our Benchmark 3 project, my group and I chose to research Alzheimer's Disease. It is a disease that can make you forget, there are many symptoms of this disease. We also did a model made out of Play-doh which shows the good brain and the brain with the disease. You will find more information on this disease on our google slide.
Quarter 3: Human Anatomy Benchmark The Nervous System Project (2017-2018)
Overall, this project was very fun. I learned a lot about human anatomy and how Alzheimer's disease effects the physiology of the human mind. If I were to redo this project, I would procrastinate less.
Alzheimer's Disease
As we completed this project I learned a lot more about Alzheimer's Disease that I didn't know before. I was aware of it, but I treated it like how one would treat every other disease. Alzheimer's taught me the importance of brain diseases and why it is imperative that we find a permanent solution so that the millions of people affected won't have to live this way. I learned how it doesn't just affect the nervous system but it affects the way you eat and walk which are the day to day necessities. I hope that one day this disease will be cured and so far scientists are trying their best to make that happen.
Mekhya's B2 Q3 Comparative Anatomy
Human Anatomy Benchmark: ALS Inside Scoop
Link to the infographic: https://create.piktochart.com/output/29092881-als-infographic
Link to the animation:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10sZNioIswDu8GpJQk-dKsby8lGPC7yHX/view?usp=sharing
Reflection: I discovered a lot about ALS through this project. I found out how ALS affects the motor neurons. During my research, I found out that a brain cell called microglia, which is the first and primary immune response cells in the brain and spinal cord. Through the many researchers and funding, I always wondered how close are we to finding the cure. Researchers have concluded that motor nerve cells use C9ORF72 protein to build lysosomes–which are cellular compartments used to engulf and break down toxic proteins and other garbage so if this is one of the keys to create a mutation in order to develop ALS, then is it quite possible to prevent this?
Daniel Sinyal Reflection on Evolution
Daniel Sinyal
4/4/18
B-band
Ms. Aziz
Reflection and thoughts about the theory of evolution
The theory of evolution is an interesting thought. Selective pressure was an interesting concept and I saw it going in motion. An example are the rock pocket mouse, if the terrain is darker that means the dark furred mouse are going to be more likely to survive since they were blending in with their environment, but if the lighter furred mouse came into dark terrains they will be preyed upon by predators. The environment is the selective pressure in this example because it either increases or decreases the chance of their survival. I think that some of these systems shows how certain organisms have a higher chance of survival. I think it is quite interesting to learn about this.
I think that evolution is still an invalid theory because the evidence here only mostly talks about the similarities between organisms and how their genes are similar, which is in my opinion quite repetitive. I think that we right now we only have this theory to explain our existence because we don’t see anything else being true. To me personally, science is all probable facts that have been tested and observed which is where evidence is gained. I do believe in things such as selective pressure and the different types of phenotypes. What I see as a flaw in this theory is the fact that a bacteria has the capacity to turn into a human being. There’s no evidence of anything such as that recorded in history. If there is evidence of monkeys turning into humans through the span of a million years and we have that record recorded somewhere on an ancient cave or stone or some old board of some sort, then I’ll reconsider the theory of evolution being true.
Our Website : By Dexter L.
https://comparativeanatomyevolution.weebly.com/
Poster put together by Chelby E. & Daniel S.
Skeletons
Comparative Anatomy in Evolution
https://comparativeanatomyevolution.weebly.com/
This project has given me an insight about evolution and how we are distantly related to other species even if they do not exactly resemble us. After researching the skeletal system from other species, I had noticed that there were common structures and similar functions. This led me to wonder what our common ancestor could have looked like. The project also informed me on the complexity of evolution and how even simple mutations could bring advantages in the species' survivability in the environment. Evolution continues to be an interesting topic because it gives ideas how species evolve into a new species and adapt to the environment in comparison to the previous species.
Overall, the project has shown me in depth the purpose of evolution. After comparing the skeletal system, it is easy to say that we were related to the animals that we researched because all of the animals resembled a specific feature in the skeletal system that resembled us. I found the analysis of the bone structure to be interesting because One animal seemed to resemble another animal, however, had a specific feature that we have that the other animal does not have. I found this interesting because it reminded me about the transitional animals during the films.
This project has given me an insight about evolution and how we are distantly related to other species even if they do not exactly resemble us. After researching the skeletal system from other species, I had noticed that there were common structures and similar functions. This led me to wonder what our common ancestor could have looked like. The project also informed me on the complexity of evolution and how even simple mutations could bring advantages in the species' survivability in the environment. Evolution continues to be an interesting topic because it gives ideas how species evolve into a new species and adapt to the environment in comparison to the previous species.
Overall, the project has shown me in depth the purpose of evolution. After comparing the skeletal system, it is easy to say that we were related to the animals that we researched because all of the animals resembled a specific feature in the skeletal system that resembled us. I found the analysis of the bone structure to be interesting because One animal seemed to resemble another animal, however, had a specific feature that we have that the other animal does not have. I found this interesting because it reminded me about the transitional animals during the films.
ALS and the CNS
Reflection: It was very interesting after learning about the central nervous system and then investigating a disease that degrades the system. ALS is a degenerative disease that primarily affects motor neurons. In the brain, the motor cortex is in the frontal lobe of the brain. ALS includes the slow loss of motor function and takes a short time to fully manifest. The body can regenerate cells but it can't brain cells can't grow back. If the brain is the control center why can't its tissues heal or regenerate?
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Comparative Anatomy in Evolution Benchmark
While doing this project, I learned more about the evolution of certain animals and their similarities. For our benchmark we researched and compared the Skeletal Systems of an Earthworm, Frog, European Rabbit and a Human. When researching each of their skeletal structures, they were all similar in some form. The worm had no skeletal structure, but it had segments that gave it its posture. The Frog, European Rabbit and Human all had spines. Other findings showed that the Frog did not have a rib cage, and only the European Rabbit and Human have rib cages.
Overall I enjoyed doing this project. My favorite part was researching how the different animals had similar skeletal funct structures. The topic of Evolution tends to stay interesting the more you learn about it and i'm excited to keep learning about it.
Poster:
The Skeleton!
The Skeletal System
The Skeletal System
Q3 Benchmark Final Submission
Before stating this project i knew a bit about alzheimer's, but after doing over 2 weeks of research i knew a lot more than when i started. This a common problem that a lot of people have and now i am more informed on this topic.
Human Body Project
We learned somethings about the body and about how Alzheimer affects your body. We learned why sometimes you get it and what are ways you can try to avoid it. Some times they say you cant avoid it.
ALS (The Nervous System Benchmark)
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Reflection:
I learned a lot about how ALS can target the motor neurons in the brain and completely affect the way the body achieves homeostasis as a result. I wonder why it has been so difficult to find effective treatment and even a cure for ALS and how researchers are pushing the limits of our technology and knowledge in search of one.
