Unit 5 discussed about the digestive system, fuel metabolism, diabetes, the endocrine system, and the lymphatic system. The common theme for this unit was the continuation of last semester´s theme: the effect of these systems on our body´s daily activities. For example, we learned that diabetes is a very prevalent disorder in our society that can be developed genetically or through natural causes. Short terms effects of this disease can include slurred speech, coma, and even death. Therefore, we need to be aware of all diseases apparent in our world and try to prevent acquiring them by taking certain precautionary measures.
In terms of lab readings and activities, we actually did a profuse amount. For example, in class, we created posters that helped us learn the fed state, the fasting state, and the starvation state. My group created a poster based on the starving state, providing description, a chart, and a cartoon. Through this activity, we had to present our product and the presenting part reaffirmed our knowledge on the subject and encouraged to somewhat use our presenting skills more.
What I want to learn more about is more systems of our body and those systems' role in helping our body function. It is quite fascinating that all of these systems work with another, like an automobile engine, to make the final product function.
My progress in completing my New Year's Goals is somewhat nonexistent, unfortunately. In fact, I have staying up later than last semester largely due to studying for the SAT, and I have been procrastinating the same. However, moving forward, I want to achieve these goals by taking baby steps, sleeping progressively more each day and completing homework earlier. Although this may seem impossible to me at the moment, these are my New Year's Goals and I want to at least achieve my goal by the end of this semester.
