Tissue Blog

In my opinion, I think that the video TEDTalk by Flo Omenetto ties in with cell differentiation because cells are made by the same DNA but have different functions because they are made differently which in other words is known as form and function. Depending on where they are located and the turning off and on of genes to make new proteins giving the cell its own information and instructions of how to work in the body. For example, they can end up being Epithelial tissue and or Connective tissue. Going back to Mr. Omenettos video he explains how all silk is produced by a little insect know as the Silk Worm, but if adding a slight change to the silk it can be used for many different functions. Even though silk is created by the same way it can perform in different functions. Connecting to the physiology of this where silk is made of simply water and protein that can be controlled to have different functions such as replacing a small vein or a bone. It is designed to where it is very strong.  Mr. Omenetto also mentions how the protein in silk can be implanted in the body without having to be retrieved because it reintegrates in living tissue known as being biodegradable and biocompatible. Tying it back to physiology (homeostasis) which is the maintenance of a stable internal enviroment in a way that silk performed as being that extra help for a vein or a bone.

Weekly 3 Questions

Well this week has been very busy and very stressful. It's right before Homecoming week and there's many things going on. On monday we started practicing at 6 in the morning with Pom, so it's been somewhat of a blur to me. My body and mind aren't used to getting up at 5 in the morning and practicing. Even though it's been hectic I enjoyed practicing in the morning because of the fact that I'm a morning perso and it felt good to go straight home after school after a long day. I recently finished learning all of my new choreography parts in our Homecoming performance dance. Also I recently completed my first exam in my Medical Terminology class. I was very nervous to take this test because it was worth a lot. I haven't seen my results on how I did but I went in and I was confident in myself so I'm hoping it's a good grade. 

Well in my Anatomy class I learned how to use a microscope correctly, and I'm learning many new things about tissue: Epithelial Tissue, Connective Tissue, and there functions as a cell tissue. I never new how detailed a single type of cell tissue was and it's uniqueness. Also each time I go to my Medical Terminology class I learn something new about the body and how it works. It fascinates me to know how everything in your body works together and what is in charge of what and just everything that happens in your body.

What I'm planning on doing next is preparing for our Homecoming performance on thursday and saturday. I'm extremely nervous for that and just thinking about it makes my stomach hurt. I'm gonna work extra hard at practice and school. I also want and need to set my prioritites straight and focus more on school because I've been stressing over too many things and i'm just losing my focus.

3 Questions

What tasks have you completed recently ?

• Some tasks that I completed recently are getting some of my tumbling and taking a test. Both taking this test and throwing my tumbling were pretty important to me, since they had deadlines on when I had to do them it was starting to stress me out. No matter how much I would study or how hard I would work it was still taking a toll on me. Everyday I came home to study for my test whether it was 15 minutes or an hour I was determined to be that much more prepared. Same with my tumbling, after practice I would head straight to the gym and starting working on my tumbling. There were countless times were I would mess up and occasionally fall pretty hard, but I got up and tried again. Like they say, " practice makes perfect". 

What have you learned recently ?

• Throughout the tasks that I completed I learned a lot. First I learned that hard work does pay off. It feels good to know that you put in so much time and effort and was determined to get it done. There's times were I feel that no one sees how hard I'm working and it upsets me. But what I truly learned was that no one has to be a witness to your hard work or your dedication. The thing that matters the most is that you know what you did, you know how hard you worked, and you know you put in 110 percent towards it. Also I took the quote, " practice makes perfect " into thought. And I came to realize that practice can mean perfecting something in your opinion or practice can be permanent. In your mind you might think something is perfect because that's the way you feel about it, but in reality nothing is perfect. So practice can also mean permanent, because what you practice and get done at school, at practice, or anywhere else is exactly what you're going to get somewhere else when you do it. 

What are you planning on doing next ?

• What I'm planning on doing next is passing my test and achieving my goal in tumbling. Yes it is going to take time and hard work and dedication but I'm up for the challenge. With any obstacle that comes my way I will try my best. Maybe along the way I learn new things.