Insulin Glucose Model- 2.1.2
Role of Insulin
The model we made shows how Insulin plays a huge role in transferring glucose from the bloodstream into the cells (white bucket). After somebody eats, glucose enters the bloodstream (the red paper). The pancreas detects this and releases the hormone insulin. That insulin connects with the receptors on the cell (white ball sticking out) and causes vessels with GLUT4 to connect with the cell membrane. This connection opens the cell so the glucose can enter and leave the bloodstream.
Role of Insulin
The model we made shows how Insulin plays a huge role in transferring glucose from the bloodstream into the cells (white bucket). After somebody eats, glucose enters the bloodstream (the red paper). The pancreas detects this and releases the hormone insulin. That insulin connects with the receptors on the cell (white ball sticking out) and causes vessels with GLUT4 to connect with the cell membrane. This connection opens the cell so the glucose can enter and leave the bloodstream.
Feedback- 2.1.3
Blood Glucose, Insulin, & Glucagon Feedback
I knew a little bit about the feedback relationship of blood glucose, insulin and glucagon before we learned it in class. I know this because my sister is a Type 1 Diabetic. I knew that insulin lowers blood sugar and glucagon raises it but did not know why. Now, after leaning it in class, I know why the feedback occurs. Making a diagram on Inspiration helped me understand it step by step. It also is a good visual of a negative feedback response.
Blood Glucose, Insulin, & Glucagon Feedback
I knew a little bit about the feedback relationship of blood glucose, insulin and glucagon before we learned it in class. I know this because my sister is a Type 1 Diabetic. I knew that insulin lowers blood sugar and glucagon raises it but did not know why. Now, after leaning it in class, I know why the feedback occurs. Making a diagram on Inspiration helped me understand it step by step. It also is a good visual of a negative feedback response.
Diagnosing Diabetes- 2.1.1
Difference Between Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes
People who have diabetes can either have type 1 or type 2.. A circle venn diagram chart is the best way to compare and contrast type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The right side has the definition of Type 1 Diabetes as well as complications and characteristics. The left side has Type 2 Diabetes definition, complications, and characteristics. In the middle is information regarding both type 1 and type 2.
Difference Between Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes
People who have diabetes can either have type 1 or type 2.. A circle venn diagram chart is the best way to compare and contrast type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The right side has the definition of Type 1 Diabetes as well as complications and characteristics. The left side has Type 2 Diabetes definition, complications, and characteristics. In the middle is information regarding both type 1 and type 2.
Biochemistry of Food- 2.2.3
Dehydration Synthesis and Hydrolysis
In this lab we demonstrated dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis through the biochemistry of food. My partner and I formed a monosaccharide and then combined it with the rest of the class to form a polysaccharide. While we were connecting it, we had to take a water molecule off. This is what happens in the process of dehydration synthesis. After everybody's monosaccaride was connected, each group took theirs off of the chain. As we were doing this, a water molecule was added. This is a deminstration of hydrolysis.
Dehydration Synthesis and Hydrolysis
In this lab we demonstrated dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis through the biochemistry of food. My partner and I formed a monosaccharide and then combined it with the rest of the class to form a polysaccharide. While we were connecting it, we had to take a water molecule off. This is what happens in the process of dehydration synthesis. After everybody's monosaccaride was connected, each group took theirs off of the chain. As we were doing this, a water molecule was added. This is a deminstration of hydrolysis.
Diabetic Emergency!- 2.3.2
Regulation of Blood Sugar
I knew that the regulation of blood sugar was necessary to avoid severe and life-threatening diabetic emergencies before we learned it in class. I was aware that hypoglycemia is caused from low blood sugar and hyperglycemia is caused from high blood sugar. I was not aware of what happened to the cells when these occurred. I now know that water moves into the cell during hypoglycemia because there is a higher concentration in the bloodstream. In hyperglycemia water moves out of the cell because there is a higher concentration in the cell.
Regulation of Blood Sugar
I knew that the regulation of blood sugar was necessary to avoid severe and life-threatening diabetic emergencies before we learned it in class. I was aware that hypoglycemia is caused from low blood sugar and hyperglycemia is caused from high blood sugar. I was not aware of what happened to the cells when these occurred. I now know that water moves into the cell during hypoglycemia because there is a higher concentration in the bloodstream. In hyperglycemia water moves out of the cell because there is a higher concentration in the cell.
Blood Detectives- 3.1.1
Compare Normal vs. Sickle-Shaped Red Blood Cells
In this lab we looked at slides of normal red blood cells and Anna's red blood cells. We were able to see the difference between normal and sickled cells. We also used runt candies to illustrate how sickled red blood cells clump together, forming a clot in the blood vessel. Before this lab, I did not know much about sickle cell anemia. I only knew that it was caused from problems relating to blood cells.
Compare Normal vs. Sickle-Shaped Red Blood Cells
In this lab we looked at slides of normal red blood cells and Anna's red blood cells. We were able to see the difference between normal and sickled cells. We also used runt candies to illustrate how sickled red blood cells clump together, forming a clot in the blood vessel. Before this lab, I did not know much about sickle cell anemia. I only knew that it was caused from problems relating to blood cells.
What's the Probability- 3.4.2
How Pedigrees are Used to Determine the Mode of Inheritance of Genetic Diseases
l learned about pedigrees in biology class, so I knew how they helped people find out their probability of having a disease. However, I did not remember what the symbols represented. In this lab, we used Anna's family pedigree to determine one of her family member's genotype. We also made different pedigrees using information about a family. Using the parent's genotypes given in the pedigree, we make Punnett squares to find out the probability of their children.
How Pedigrees are Used to Determine the Mode of Inheritance of Genetic Diseases
l learned about pedigrees in biology class, so I knew how they helped people find out their probability of having a disease. However, I did not remember what the symbols represented. In this lab, we used Anna's family pedigree to determine one of her family member's genotype. We also made different pedigrees using information about a family. Using the parent's genotypes given in the pedigree, we make Punnett squares to find out the probability of their children.
Heart Rate- 4.2.1
Design Controlled Experiments to Test the Effects of Body Position on Heart Rate
In this lab, we designed our own experiment to find out how one's heart rate is affected by body position. We tested it while standing up, sitting down, and lying down. I already know that the heart rate would be fastest while standing up. This was my hypothesis for the experiment. This lab proved what I already knew through experimental results.
Design Controlled Experiments to Test the Effects of Body Position on Heart Rate
In this lab, we designed our own experiment to find out how one's heart rate is affected by body position. We tested it while standing up, sitting down, and lying down. I already know that the heart rate would be fastest while standing up. This was my hypothesis for the experiment. This lab proved what I already knew through experimental results.
What's Cholesterol- 4.3.1
HDL & LDL role in body and how it relates to health
In this lab, my partner and I designed a poster that consists of cholesterol information. We included topics like the difference between the two types of cholesterol. We also included how to monitor the amounts, how to interpret the test results, and how the levels affect one's overall health. Before this lab, I did not know HDL's and LDL's job in the body. Now, after learning about cholesterol, I am aware of the difference between the two types.
HDL & LDL role in body and how it relates to health
In this lab, my partner and I designed a poster that consists of cholesterol information. We included topics like the difference between the two types of cholesterol. We also included how to monitor the amounts, how to interpret the test results, and how the levels affect one's overall health. Before this lab, I did not know HDL's and LDL's job in the body. Now, after learning about cholesterol, I am aware of the difference between the two types.