For this project, we were asked to research a method of homeostasis, to get a better understanding of what homeostasis is and does.
concepts
We were asked to research blood glucose levels specifically. Were were asked to research what homeostasis is, what it does, how it works, what organs in the body are used, and what hormones are released. Homeostasis is the internal stability in your body, it maintains the balance. When there is too much of something in the body, homeostasis regulates it. Our specific branch of homeostasis was tested by drinking a sugary drink (Yerba Mate). And testing its effects on our blood sugar with 10 to 15 minutes in between each measurement. We tested 100 Mg of Yerba mate at a time. We then displayed this by making a graph with our blood sugar results, that we found by using blood samples. With use of a graph, we proved that homeostasis happens in the human body.
final thoughts
throughout this project, there were many ups and downs but in the end it was very educational and i got a whole new understanding for whats happening in my body. One low point was when my team was unsure if we would be able to finish in time and we were all freaking out and now cooperating. This low point was followed by a high point, when we all decided to put our differences aside and work hard as a team. another low was when we were unable to test as a team and couldn't figure out how we would overcome it. We put our heads together and cam up with a useful solution. overall we made great progress and had great results.