Human Body Systems
For this project, you and your team had to pick 2 human body systems and represent how they work in a creative way. My group and I chose the endocrine and reproductive systems. We were given about a week to build and create each system in a creative way. My group and I used this time to also work on pour presentation and other parts of the project also. It took my group and I about 5 days to fully complete our representation of both systems. We started the first day by blueprinting most of our design and figuring out each material needed. Then from day 2-5, our whole group gathered each supply and worked only on the design board. After finishing the project, we all worked on making final changes to the presentation and assigning each slide, while creating notecards for each person for when they were presenting.
The endocrine system is a collection of glands of an organism that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to be carried towards distant target organs. The reproductive system is the organs and glands in the body that aid in the production of new individuals (reproduction). In the male, sperm are produced in the testes and conveyed to the female in a fluid called semen, which passes out of the body through the penis. The endocrine and reproductive systems work together when hormones trigger reproductive processes, such as changing testosterone levels, triggering ovulation, and conducting pregnancy.
Below is my group's presentation on both systems that throughly explains each system and every step needed for each system to properly function.
The endocrine system is a collection of glands of an organism that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to be carried towards distant target organs. The reproductive system is the organs and glands in the body that aid in the production of new individuals (reproduction). In the male, sperm are produced in the testes and conveyed to the female in a fluid called semen, which passes out of the body through the penis. The endocrine and reproductive systems work together when hormones trigger reproductive processes, such as changing testosterone levels, triggering ovulation, and conducting pregnancy.
Below is my group's presentation on both systems that throughly explains each system and every step needed for each system to properly function.
Endocrine System- collection of glands of an organism that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to be carried towards distant target organs.
-this was one of our main systems
Reproductive System- the organs and glands in the body that aid in the production of new individuals (reproduction). In the male, sperm are produced in the testes and conveyed to the female in a fluid called semen, which passes out of the body through the penis
-this was one of our main systems
Hormones- a regulatory substance produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids such as blood or sap to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action
-represented the M&M's
Estrogen- any of a group of steroid hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics of the body. Such hormones are also produced artificially for use in oral contraceptives or to treat menopausal and menstrual disorders
-represented white M&M's
Progesterone- a steroid hormone released by the corpus luteum that stimulates the uterus to prepare for pregnancy
-also represented white M&M's
Hippocampus- small organ located within the brain's medial temporal lobe and forms an important part of the limbic system, the region that regulates emotions. Associated mainly with memory, in particular long-term memory and plays an important role in spatial navigation
-represented different sections holding different colored M&M's and having the control on when the hormones fall into the bloodstream
Bloodstream- the blood circulating through the body of a person or animal
-represewnted tubes running down at different lengths from each section of the hippocampus
Cells- the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, typically microscopic and consisting of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane
-represented each cup that catches the hormones to create the period
Fallopian Tube- a pair of tubes along which eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus
-represented the ramp that carried the egg down to create menstrual blood
Uterus- the organ in the lower body of a woman or female mammal where offspring are conceived and in which they gestate before birth (womb)
-represents the tissue before it has fallen
Menstrual Blood (period)- regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue (known as menses) from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina
-represents when the tissue gets hit by the egg, and falls through the open cup to create the period
Ovary- a female reproductive organ in which ova or eggs are produced, present in humans and other vertebrates as a pair
-represents the egg when it falls down the fallopian tube into the uterus
Testis- an organ that produces sperm (male reproductive cells)
Thyroid Gland- a large ductless gland in the neck that secretes hormones regulating growth and development through the rate of metabolism
Parathyroid Gland- A gland that regulates calcium, located behind the thyroid gland in the neck. Secretes a hormone called parathormone (parathyrin) which is critical to calcium and phosphorus metabolism
Adrenal Glands- endocrine glands that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and the steroids aldosterone and cortisol, found above the kidneys. Each gland has an outer cortex which produces steroid hormones and an inner medulla(also known as suprarenal glands)
Hypothalamus- a region of the forebrain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems, and involved in sleep and emotional activity
Pituitary Gland- the major endocrine gland. A pea-sized body attached to the base of the brain, the pituitary is important in controlling growth and development and the functioning of the other endocrine glands
Pancreas- a large gland behind the stomach that secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum. Embedded in the pancreas are the islets of Langerhans, which secrete into the blood the hormones insulin and glucagon