Planaria
What is planaria?
Planaria are a type of non-parasitic flatworm known for their extraordinary ability to regenerate lost body parts.
What is optics?
Optics is the branch of physics that studies the behaviour and properties of light, including its interactions with matter and the construction of instruments that use or detect it.
This optical device uses lenses to bend light and magnify images, commonly used in classrooms to examine small objects closely.
What is bioengineering?
Biological engineering or bioengineering is the application of principles of biology and the tools of engineering to create usable, tangible, economically viable products.
What part of planaria will not regenerate?
None! Anything will :)
This term describes the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, a fundamental concept in the study of optics.
Refraction
What is a magnifier?
A magnifier is a convex lens or a combination of lenses used to enlarge the appearance of objects, making them easier to see with the naked eye.
This type of prosthetic limb is engineered with joints that mimic natural movements, often using sensors and motors to provide the user with enhanced functionality such as a realistic grip or step.
Why was ice an essential part of our planaria experiment?
It was used as an anesthesia.
What happens when you look into the spoon - both sides.
Concave: you are inverted
Convex: remain the same but enlarged
True/False: you can view flowers, bee wings, algae, water, rocks, leaves, and oil under a microscope.
False :(
What is ALS?
A nervous system disease that weakens muscles and impacts physical function.
true/false: planaria can only survive in the spring water.
In a material with a high index of refraction, the light travels faster or slower?
Slower
This type of microscope allows scientists to view live cells in detail by using a beam of electrons instead of light, achieving much higher resolutions.
Electron microscope
What is EEG?
This medical technology records the electrical activity of the brain using small, flat metal discs attached to the scalp, and is used to diagnose conditions such as epilepsy and sleep disorders.
What is one animal that is capable of almost complete regeneration?
Axolotl
This phenomenon occurs when light waves change direction after passing through a small opening or around an obstacle, commonly observed in wave-like patterns of light and shadow.
Diffraction
This advanced microscopy technique utilizes a spatial light modulator to shape the excitation light, enhancing the contrast and resolution beyond the diffraction limit and allowing detailed observation of live cell dynamics in real time.
Structured Illumination Microscopy (SLIM)
What is one company that is an open-source that sells an EEG and ECG sensors?
Open BCI