Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support this IB* topic.
Introduction to Electromyography
Experiment #3 from Human Physiology Experiments
- Obtain graphical representation of the electrical activity of a muscle.
- Correlate grip strength measurements with electrical activity data.
- Correlate measurements of grip strength and electrical activity with muscle fatigue.
- Observe the effect on grip strength of a conscious effort to overcome fatigue.
Pulse Transit Time
Experiment #4 from Human Physiology Experiments: Volume 2
- Obtain graphical representation of the electrical activity of the heart (EKG).
- Obtain graphical representation of a pressure pulse from the brachial artery.
- Calculate the transit time of a pressure pulse from the heart to the brachial artery.
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025
- Subject
- Biology
- Theme
- B Form and function
- Level of organization
- 3 Organisms
- Topic
- B3.2 Transport
- Section
- Additional higher level
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