Unit 5: Protection and Control

Learn how your brain recognizes faces and why you sometimes see them in places they don’t exist!

Learn about the history of vaccines and how vaccines trigger an immune response that keep us from getting some dangerous diseases.

Learn about organ transplantation - what it is, how it can save lives, how your immune system responds, and how the matching process works.

Alkaloids are found in some of the most addictive substances that humans consume. What are alkaloids, and how do they cause addiction?

How does your brain allow you to do and experience so much? It’s all because of the building blocks of your brain - neurons!

An inflammatory response is your body’s attempt to fight invaders. Learn how your body springs into action when attacked!

The human brain has many different parts. Each one plays a different function. But they all work together to manage complex thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

Consuming sugary foods and drinks activates your brain’s reward system - the same system that can cause addiction.

This brain model helped doctors better explain things to their patients. Learn about this Ingenium artifact and make your own version using 3D printing!

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder. Gluten triggers an immune system response, seriously affecting nutrition.

Why does drinking too much alcohol make people feel so bad? Read about four theories.

Teen brain development prepares teens for adulthood, but also affects their emotions.

When you cut your finger, your immune system kicks in to protect you from pathogens.