Adv Science

Image: Summary:      The goal of this project was to gather information on issues with the body system you chose, use that information to develop a plan to fix it, and have a presentation of some sort to share all the information and planning you've done with the class. Throughout this project I have gained so much knowledge on the issues with the way the respiratory system is designed. For instance, you can inhale anything, this includes smoke and other chemical that can harm you body. When inhaled the chemicals and toxins travel with the oxygen and are not separated from each other. All gases end up in the lungs, and most can lead to serious damage to your respiratory system. After gathering this information we knew that with this opportunity to redesign the respiratory system we could prevent lung cancer, which most often leads to death. Backward Looking:How much did you know about the subject before we started?       I definitely did have some solid background knowle

Image: www.therespiratorysystem.com Summary:       As we began our project, my group and I realized that before we could find a great way to redesign the respiratory system, we had to figure out some issues and what caused them. Asthma is caused by a tightness in the chest leading to difficulty in breathing. Bronchitis is when there is an mucus inflammation in the bronchial tubes. Cystic fibrosis is generally genetic, the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract produce a thick, sticky mucus that clogs airways. This is a very serious disease and can lead to death.  Emphysema is caused by the growth of alveoli located in the lungs which can lead to breathlessness. Pneumonia is caused by bacteria and viruses which inflame the lungs. Tuberculosis is extremely similar to pneumonia except this results in tissue damage. Learning about these diseases really changed and helped the thought process going forward for this project. S&EP - Constructing Explanations And Designing Sol

     Having a diet consisting of both meat and plants, an omnivore diet, is healthier than being a vegetarian. Consuming meat supplies your body with healthy saturated fats containing many vitamins and other nutrients that help your body stay strong. The human digestive system is designed to break down meat and plants which is why we function best when we ingest both. Meats eaten through the diet of an omnivore have proteins which strengthen your body. Living on an omnivore diet is definitely healthier than living on a vegetarian diet.      According to the article " Should People Become Vegetarian " by ProCon.org, meat consumed through an omnivorous diet provides your body with extremely useful saturated fats. The saturated fat have many vitamins such as vitamin A, D, E, and K. In addition to that, meats have cholesterol promoting health for both the immune and nervous systems. Studies show that many people who have low levels of cholesterol have depression. Saturated f