Unit 10 was the last unit and was about Human Anatomy and Physiology. We learned about the different systems and how they all work together. The circulatory and respiratory systems work together. The lungs supply oxygen to the blood, and the heart pumps the oxygenated blood to the cells around the body. Then, it is sent to the longs again to receive oxygen again and the cycle continues.
The nervous system contains the Central nervous system and Peripheral Nervous system. The CNS contains the brain and spinal cord, while the PNS contains the cranial nerves, spinal nerves, sensory neurons, and motor neurons. They pass signals between each other and within their own system so our bodies can function. The endocrine system is made up of glands. The glands produce hormones (chemical substances) that help regulate different things in our body. For example, the parathyroid gland regulates calcium. The digestive system helps with the break down and absoption of nutrients into the body.
The immune system and the lymphatic system work together to keep pathogens out of the body, and to keep the body healthy and safe. The only lab we did was the fetal pig dissection . It helped us understand where all the different organs were located and how their different functions worked together.
I wonder how our organs develop and grow. I want to learn more about how the brain works since it is the control center of our body. How did these organs develop over time? How did the human brain develop to become so different? How did humans start learning more about our anatomy?
Looking back to the start of freshmen year, I think that I have grown a lot. In the Jean Lab conclusion , my post was super statistical and boring. Over time, they became more interesting and descriptive, not just about the data. My blog posts also became longer and more detailed. My first unit reflection was just a giant list of things we learned , but now they are more about explanations and connections. Writing is something I struggle with overall ( I am a slow writer), but I think that I have improved a lot in speed and quality. Besides the blogposts, I have grown as a student since I now take a lot more interest in exploring more based off what we learned in class.
Nice final post, and reflection at the end. It's nice to read all the specific ways that you've grown, and I hope they translate well to your other classes in years to come. Keep up the good work!
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