FINAL_LABS_BIOS251_Online_Labs_Week_1_Homeostasis_Lab__1 (3)

docx

School

American Public University *

*We aren’t endorsed by this school

Course

251

Subject

Mechanical Engineering

Date

Feb 20, 2024

Type

docx

Pages

5

Uploaded by DukeIce6229

Report
BIOS251 OL, Week 1 Lab Name: Natasha Earls OL Lab 1: Homeostatic Control: How does the human body keep itself in balance? Learning Objectives: List some of the main physiological variables under homeostatic control Employ appropriate vocabulary to discuss the processes and concepts of homeostasis Explain the steps in a homeostatic pathway from stimulus to response Compare different types of feedback loops Identify signs of homeostatic disruption and determine the underlying mechanism Introduction: The human body is a very complex combination of finely-tuned machinery. Every organ system is dependent on the other to carry out its physiological functions along with maintaining an internal equilibrium. Homeostasis is the ability of the body to maintain an internal balance to in the body. So how does it always keep everything in balance? In this simulation, you will learn about the underlying regulatory workflow involved in the homeostatic process, through the examples of body temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar regulation. Observe homeostasis in action You will test different settings on our virtual volunteer, Phineas. You will observe and analyze how the body reacts to the various stimuli such as changes in temperature, heart rate, and blood glucose levels in the body. Using a 3D model of the human body, you will be able to apply one or more stimuli on the test subject, to observe an immediate visible impact on physiological variables. From your observations, you will identify the sensors detecting the stimuli, the control center processing them, and the effectors acting to counter them on Phineas’ body. Finally, you will interpret the resulting changes in those variables to explain the homeostatic phenomenon. Part 1: Complete Labster Homeostatic Control
BIOS251 OL, Week 1 Lab Name: Natasha Earls Part 2: Report and Reflection Purpose: Describe in your own words and in complete sentences, the purpose of this experiment. The purpose of this experiment to see what kind of variables will change the body. This will help to understand how homeostasis works and what negative and positive feedback looks like in the human body. Observations: List 2 observations you have made in this simulation. The first observation I have made is the change in tempature and exercising. If the air conditioner is turned off and the exercise has changed to extreme, the body will then pump blood faster and the body will begin to sweat. The second observation I have made is when the body is then subjected to rest and the air conditioner, the heart rate and sweating slow down. This cools the body and prevents it from overheating. Answer all the questions below: 1. Why is it essential to have maintain homeostasis? (1 point) It is essintaial to maintain homeostasis to so that the body does not have to work harder to maintain the balance in the body. 2. Provide an example of positive feedback mechanism and identify the stimuli, the central processing unit and the effectors involved in the pathway. (2 points) An example of positive feedback mechanism happens during childbirth. The stimuli in this case is when the cervix is stretching to allow the baby to be born.
BIOS251 OL, Week 1 Lab Name: Natasha Earls The central processing unit is the hypothalamus which is responsible for triggering the pituitary gland to release oxytocin. 3. In the simulation, what were the organs involved in homeostatic control? (2 points) The organs involved in the homeostatic control were, the brain, pancreas, kidney, skin and lungs. 4. Using the figure below identify the abdominopelvic regions (5 points)
Your preview ends here
Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version
  • Access to all documents
  • Unlimited textbook solutions
  • 24/7 expert homework help
BIOS251 OL, Week 1 Lab Name: Natasha Earls Regions A Left Hypochondria Region B Epigastic Region C Right Hypochondriac Region D Left Lumbar Region E Umbilical Region F Right Lumbar Region G Left Inguinal Region H Hypogastric Region I Right Inguinal Region
BIOS251 OL, Week 1 Lab Name: Natasha Earls 5. Reflection: Reflect on at least 2 key concepts you have learned from this simulation. How would you relate it to the physiological functions of the body? Two key concepts that I have learned from this simulation is negative and positive feedback. I would relate it to the physiological functions of the body by seeing what the body needs to do in order to maintain homeostasis. It would either need to reverse the negative feedback or it will go along with the positive feedback. Grading Rubric:   Activity   Deliverable   Points   Part 1 Complete simulation 15 Part 2 Complete lab report and answer questions  Purpose (1 point)  Observation (2 points) Questions (10 points)  Reflection (2 points)  15 Total   Complete all lab activities   30