Overview
This project was all to learn about our own bodies, and how they work. We had to figure out how two systems work together to help our bodies function. My group and I had to figure out how the lymphatic (immune) system and the respiratory system work together, which was no easy task.
With plenty of research, we found that the lymphatic system works with the respiratory system in a process called the lymphatic drainage of the lungs. It is a necessary function because our lungs have a natural amount of liquid, called pleura, that prevents our lungs from crushing as we inhale. It's a protective layer. See, sometimes our lungs have too much fluid. When it has too much, the lymphatic system comes in and drains it through lymphatic vessels/capillaries, We also investigated how each system works on it's own.
First, we found how the lymphatic suystem creates antibodies. Antibodies are created by B cells, and surround an antigen to prevent it from spreading, Then T cells are sent to the wound site and actualy kill the bacteria.
Next, we found out how we are able to get oxygen into our lungs through inhalation. We breath in and then oxygen is sent through the bronchi, and down to the alveoli, which is then absorbed into the blood stream.
For a detailed explanation of each function and how they work together, click the button below to a prezi that we made.
With plenty of research, we found that the lymphatic system works with the respiratory system in a process called the lymphatic drainage of the lungs. It is a necessary function because our lungs have a natural amount of liquid, called pleura, that prevents our lungs from crushing as we inhale. It's a protective layer. See, sometimes our lungs have too much fluid. When it has too much, the lymphatic system comes in and drains it through lymphatic vessels/capillaries, We also investigated how each system works on it's own.
First, we found how the lymphatic suystem creates antibodies. Antibodies are created by B cells, and surround an antigen to prevent it from spreading, Then T cells are sent to the wound site and actualy kill the bacteria.
Next, we found out how we are able to get oxygen into our lungs through inhalation. We breath in and then oxygen is sent through the bronchi, and down to the alveoli, which is then absorbed into the blood stream.
For a detailed explanation of each function and how they work together, click the button below to a prezi that we made.
Content
Lymphatic System: our immune system, it rids bacteria in your body and prevents you from getting sick. This was on of our organ systems we researched.
The Spleen:controls red blood cells, and blood volume, sends white blood cells in the lymph when needed. An organ of the lymphatic system that we learned about.
Lymph Nodes: where you produce and store cells to fight infection, filters bacteria out of lymph to decrease infection. Another organ in our lymphatic system.
Tonsils:a collection of lymphatic cells. A small organ at the base of your throat and part of our lymphatic system.
Thymus: where T cells are made. Helps fight infection and keep pur immune system healthy. We studied how anitbodies and T cells work together to fight antigens.
Lymph: the main component of the lymphatic system. It is a liquid that contain s white blood cells and travels through the lymphatic vessels.
Respiratory system: the organs that take in oxygen and deliver it to cells, and releases carbon dioxide from the body. This was the second major organ system we researched.
Lungs: The primary organ in the respiratory system. It allows us to carry oxygen into our blood and take out CO2. We showed the lungs in our diagram with inhaling and exhaling.
Pharynx: passageway for air and food. Prevents you from choking.
Trachea: pulls vocal chords together. Allows us to speak and make noises.
Bronchi: regulates air in chambers that go smaller as it gets farther down in the lungs. We showed this is our diagram with different types of tubes.
Alveoli: Sacs that holds air. It is the organ that allows the blood to mix with the oxygen in our bodies.
The Spleen:controls red blood cells, and blood volume, sends white blood cells in the lymph when needed. An organ of the lymphatic system that we learned about.
Lymph Nodes: where you produce and store cells to fight infection, filters bacteria out of lymph to decrease infection. Another organ in our lymphatic system.
Tonsils:a collection of lymphatic cells. A small organ at the base of your throat and part of our lymphatic system.
Thymus: where T cells are made. Helps fight infection and keep pur immune system healthy. We studied how anitbodies and T cells work together to fight antigens.
Lymph: the main component of the lymphatic system. It is a liquid that contain s white blood cells and travels through the lymphatic vessels.
Respiratory system: the organs that take in oxygen and deliver it to cells, and releases carbon dioxide from the body. This was the second major organ system we researched.
Lungs: The primary organ in the respiratory system. It allows us to carry oxygen into our blood and take out CO2. We showed the lungs in our diagram with inhaling and exhaling.
Pharynx: passageway for air and food. Prevents you from choking.
Trachea: pulls vocal chords together. Allows us to speak and make noises.
Bronchi: regulates air in chambers that go smaller as it gets farther down in the lungs. We showed this is our diagram with different types of tubes.
Alveoli: Sacs that holds air. It is the organ that allows the blood to mix with the oxygen in our bodies.
Reflection
This project gave us a lot of creative freedom which I really liked. It was nice to have a set of guidelines, but then we could be as imaginative as we wanted when we were designing the boards. We had a lot of options that we could pursue. My group and I worked well together and never had any major or minor disagreements. We all relatively had the same idea and mindset with going into our project. I think this project allowed me to do really well in directing more creative ideas. I got to help design the overall looks or structure of our project and prezi. This was a lot of fun because designing is interesting. Another thing I did well was time management. My group and I finished with an entire day to just lookover our display and run over how we would present it. One thing I feel like I struggled with was cooperation, I feel sometimes I pressed my ideas too hard when no one else really felt the same way. Next time I should be more observant on how everyone in our group reacted to ideas, and if they truly liked them. Another thing I should work on is my focus. After we had finished the majority of the project, I got more distracted and didn't help work on our project as much as I should have. Next time I need to stay focused the entire project.