Renal physiology

For this year's 7th grade science fair I will be working with the engineering method. The reason why I will be working with the engineering method is because I would like to help people. I will be constructing a special piece of equipment for athletes to reduce the cause of an injured ligament in the knee and to not hinder the athletes game. I will be creating a knee brace that is stitched to the inside of compression pants. The brace will give more mobility because it won't be as big and…

The respiratory system is a vital factor of gas exchange due to its structure. The structure provides an efficiency to the process due gas exchange requiring an efficient system. Gas exchange requires an efficient system because it is a process through which blood circulates around the body, collects oxygen, delivers the oxygen to the organs that require it and releases carbon dioxide. Oxygen enters the body, and carbon dioxide exits the body in opposite the direction. Gas exchange occurs across…

In the research article written by Maureen O’ Dougherty and her colleagues depicts women before and after an exercise intervention. The reason this study was implemented to determine if sedentary women after the exercise intervention would remain physically active through the self-determination theory. This theory expanded on the reasoning behind motivation and cultural trends and how it developed women exercise habits, whether it be frequently or not at all. It is known that regular physical…

There are many benefits when it comes to intermittent compression devices particularly the one named Normatec. One specific benefit that is always mentioned is that this device is extremely portable. An athlete can take this device anywhere that he or she desires because of the rechargeable batteries. This is a phenomenal tool to have for an athletic trainer and a massage therapist because many of them will not have the chance to get their hands on every athlete for a massage due to the timing…

“No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training… what a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable” (McCombs, 2016, para. 3) Weight training allows humans to ameliorate their bodies and use them at a peak mental and physical ability. Weight training does not need to be associated with injuries. Most if not all injuries are preventable while weight lifting. Through understanding the issue and all parts…

Total Energy Cost Laboratory Introduction: There are three energy systems that produce ATP. First is the ATP-PC system (high power and short duration), Glycolytic System (moderate power and moderate duration), and the oxidative aerobic system (low power and long duration). In this lab, a subject weight lifted for one minute. At the start, the Phosphagen system immediately took place. This system, also called the ATP-PC system is the quickest way to re-synthesize ATP, and is a rapid supply of…

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a chronic lung disease, such as pulmonary fibrosis, you probably have lots of questions about your diagnosis and treatment. Pulmonary fibrosis and other chronic lung diseases are progressive, meaning the disease worsens over time. Finding the right pulmonary fibrosis treatment plan is essential to maintaining and improving your quality of life. Here are a few facts on pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis and treatment and what to expect to help you be…

Swimming is a better sport to compete in than soccer. To begin with, you get to be in the water. Also, swimming helps your body. Swimming is a better sport to compete in than soccer for several reasons. I like this event for several reasons since swimming takes place in the water. To start off, the water makes you feel refreshed, even if you’re always using your legs. For example, the water feels nice and cool and is especially nice to be in on a hot day. Next, it makes your body feel not as…

What is Running? BLOOD. SWEAT. TEARS. Three words commonly used to describe running. But what is it really? The tight feeling of those shorts gripping your thigh as you stretch out for your warm up. The skin waiting to be scratched by the coarse ground. The desperation for water. The contraction/tightening of muscles as you finish your run. Listen. The constant need for air as you push for the top spot in the race. It pains you. What pains you? Your body. Running is your the annoyance of your…

When choosing who to interview to learn more about a desired future career choice I went straight to Cody Hodgeson. Cody is known here at Northern Arizona University as Coach Hodgeson. Coach Hodgeson is the head strength and conditioning coach for the university. He is the main strength coach for the football team and oversees all his assistants and graduate assistants for the other sports here at NAU. He began his education journey at Pima Community College for the first two years where he…