Unit 3: Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium I

Make some fake snot and explore the function of mucus in this fun activity.

Get active in this activity and explore the impact of exercise on your heart rate. Ready, set, GO!

Learn how to measure lung capacity and about the factors that can affect our lung capacity in this hands on activity.

Snake venom can be dangerous for your circulatory system, nervous system or muscular system. But it can also be very useful in medicine.

Humidity is an important part of life on Earth and life in space. This backgrounder explains what humidity is, how it is measured and how it affects us both mentally and physically.

How do our bodies get cold? How do sleeping bags keep us warm?

Become a pro at washing dishes! Learn how the chemical structure of detergent makes it perfect for attracting grease and grime.

Everything and everyone ages. But scientists have made discoveries about our cells and circulatory and immune systems that could potentially one day be used to increase human lifespans.

Panic attacks are scary and they upset your body’s chemical equilibrium. Learn what happens to acids & bases in your circulatory system during a panic attack.

5 images of some work that a dietitian might do such as educating patients about how food affects their health

Researchers have found that consuming foods rich in flavanols is linked to more efficient blood flow, which can improve brain function.

Do you like butter? Find out how easy it is to make!

When a person has cancer, CAR-T Therapy uses their own cells to destroy the cancer cells in their body.

Microbes are everywhere, even in your digestive tract. Some of these microbes are helpful, and some aren’t.

Heavy metal is a term for some toxic chemical elements. They can cause problems like bioaccumulation, but are useful in nuclear medicine and medical imaging.