Description:
For this section, we looked at homeostasis in the human body, specifically blood sugar/glucose levels. We researched how the homeostasis worked, developed an experiment to prove it existed, and preformed that experiment. Unfortunately, the time frame and materials present were not sufficient due to a late subject change and sickness so the results that will be shown are projected.
Content:
Homeostasis: The body a specific concentration of blood glucose that it attempts to maintain to the best of its ability. In this case, if blood sugar become too high, the pancreas produce insulin to absorb some of the glucose into fat. If blood sugar drops too low, the pancreas produce glucagon, a hormone that triggers the release of glycogen, a simple sugar. Blood glucose levels are measures in milliliters per decagram.
Project:
Below is the report constructed for this project. Please note the results are predicted based on research not testing.
For this section, we looked at homeostasis in the human body, specifically blood sugar/glucose levels. We researched how the homeostasis worked, developed an experiment to prove it existed, and preformed that experiment. Unfortunately, the time frame and materials present were not sufficient due to a late subject change and sickness so the results that will be shown are projected.
Content:
Homeostasis: The body a specific concentration of blood glucose that it attempts to maintain to the best of its ability. In this case, if blood sugar become too high, the pancreas produce insulin to absorb some of the glucose into fat. If blood sugar drops too low, the pancreas produce glucagon, a hormone that triggers the release of glycogen, a simple sugar. Blood glucose levels are measures in milliliters per decagram.
Project:
Below is the report constructed for this project. Please note the results are predicted based on research not testing.
Reflection:
This project had many flaws that could've gone better. Firstly, we should have been more careful with our topic selection. In this case, our first topic was almost impossible to test, especially considering that another group was doing something similar and we had no other way to test that subject. This led to delays and much stress. I shall attempt to improve this by planning the project out before the absolute selection of ideas. Secondly, sickness was quite a problem for myself. I was in an unfit state to work for approximately 1/3 of the project. This led to a lack of work especially with the subject change. I shall attempt to improve this through watching my health and diet more closely.
Though there were some negatives, this project was overall positive. Firstly, I worked efficiently with my team. When the need to collaborate arose, we were able to produce high quality work before the due date. Secondly, I organized my group well. When tasked with a certain assignment, I was able to organize my group to a higher efficiency level.
This project had many flaws that could've gone better. Firstly, we should have been more careful with our topic selection. In this case, our first topic was almost impossible to test, especially considering that another group was doing something similar and we had no other way to test that subject. This led to delays and much stress. I shall attempt to improve this by planning the project out before the absolute selection of ideas. Secondly, sickness was quite a problem for myself. I was in an unfit state to work for approximately 1/3 of the project. This led to a lack of work especially with the subject change. I shall attempt to improve this through watching my health and diet more closely.
Though there were some negatives, this project was overall positive. Firstly, I worked efficiently with my team. When the need to collaborate arose, we were able to produce high quality work before the due date. Secondly, I organized my group well. When tasked with a certain assignment, I was able to organize my group to a higher efficiency level.