Human Biology • Virtual Investigation
Heart Rate & Homeostasis Lab
Collect heart-rate data from a virtual student before exercise, after three repeated activity sets, and during recovery. Use the pattern in the data to explain how the body responds to change and returns toward a stable condition.
Why does heart rate change?
At rest, cells need a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients. During exercise, working muscles increase their demand, so the circulatory system responds.
Record & Analyze
Your measurements appear automatically.
| Measurement | Heart Rate (bpm) | Change from Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Resting | — | — |
| After Set 1 | — | — |
| After Set 2 | — | — |
| After Set 3 | — | — |
| 1-min Recovery | — | — |
| 2-min Recovery | — | — |
| 3-min Recovery | — | — |
Heart Rate Over Time
Look for the rise during activity and the return toward baseline.
Conclusion
Use your data to explain how this investigation demonstrates homeostasis.
About This Simulation
This model generates realistic educational heart-rate patterns rather than medical measurements. Individual values vary between virtual students, so students can repeat the investigation and compare results.