Nervous System Issues

Is there a difference between a disease and a disorder of the nervous system ? 

Nervous System

What types of diseases harm the nervous system ?

Intelligence

What is intelligence? Is memory part of intelligence? When you think of a person as intelligent or smart what traits does that person have?

Respiratory System 5

When we studied the circulatory system we learned about some of the people who contributed to the scientific knowledge about the circulatory system. Scientist and doctors such as Jarvik , Harvey, and Galen all helped us to better understand the heart and how it works. Who has helped us understand more about the respiratory system? 

Respiratory System 5

Try to connect any of the following as it pertains to  the respiratory system. 

Nicotine + 


or

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How are these two objects related ?

Respiratory System 4

Nicotine is a chemical in tobacco products. What is the affect of nicotine on the body? What are some of the other chemicals used in tobacco products and what affect do they have on human body systems? 

Respiratory System 3

There are several diseases and disorders of the respiratory system. What are some of the origins of these diseases and disorders, how did they  start? Are there any new or recently discovered respiratory system diseases and disorders? 

Respiratory System 2.13.12

Why is it an advantage to have lungs with many smaller air sacs instead of having just two large sacs like balloons? 

Teaching and Learning Science

The recent trend in science education is a philosophy described as having learning that is deeper than broad. Thinking of science education as a body of water, either having it an inch deep and a mile wide, or an inch wide and a mile deep. What are your thoughts on this trend do you think it would be more beneficial to learn a little about  many topics or to explore a single science topic deeply? 

Respiratory System 1

Looking at the formula on page 93 of the text book, how does that compare to the process of photosynthesis?

Testing out of a topic 2.8.2012

Do you think it would be a good idea to have a test before we go over a topic? Next we will tackle the respiratory system if a person were to pass a test what should that person do during science class ? What about being given just list of topics and assessments for learning and everyone learn at their own rate ?
I look forward to everyones ideas on this topic.

Blood and Lymph 1

Why is cancer of the blood cells or lymph nodes hard to control?

lymph 1

How does the lymphatic system work with the cardiovascular system?

blood 3

What are some diseases of the blood? What are causes symptoms and treatments for  disease of the blood . 

Blood 2

What is hemophilia? Why would a relatively minor cuts and bruises be hazardous to a person with hemophilia? 

Blood 1

Please research and report about the role of vitamin K , prothombin, calcium ions , thrombin, fibrinogen, and fibrin in the mechanism of blood clotting.