LibGuides: BIOL 2402: Web Sites

Visual Intro to Human Anatomy

Use the Visible Body Learn Site's text, illustrations, and animations to learn a communicate basic human biology concepts.

The Skeletal System
Learn about the function of the skeleton and the different types of bones, ligaments, cartilage, and joints maintain the shape of the body.
The Muscular System
Content includes an overview of the different types of muscles and how they interact with the skeleton and nervous system to allow the the body to move, and all the systems to function, like breathing.
The Circulatory System
Learn about the parts of the circulatory system like the heart, as well as the route and function of blood in the body. Also includes an overview of common diseases and blood disorders.
The Respiratory System
Learn about the parts and processes of the respiratory system, as well as common diseases and disorders that affect healthy respiratory function.
The Digestive System
Take a look at the ins and outs of how digestion works, including how various glands of the body help along the process. Also, learn about about some common digestive-related disorders like GERD and gallstones.
The Lymphatic System
Learn how various organs and vessels that make up the immune system work together to protect against infections and filter toxins from the bloodstream.
The Urinary or Renal System
Learn how the kidneys function as part of the renal system to produce urine and filter toxins out of the body.
The Reproductive System
Learn about the process of human reproduction, as well as male and female reproductive systems.
The Nervous System
Learn about the key parts and functions of the body's nervous system, sensory perception, as well as how parts of the brain process information.
The Endocrine System
Learn about different glands throughout the body and how hormone levels effect processes like sleep, metabolism, and diabetes.

Web Sites

General Biology Education Sites

The transformation of undergraduate biology education from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
BioInteractive
Virtual labs, animations, virtual museum, web video, and "click and learn" mini lessons from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute
The Biology Project
From the University of Arizona. This site has tutorials and activities in may areas of Biology including Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Toxicology.
Biosci
Access to Biosci usenet groups, archives, and more!
Cells Alive!
Information and images about cells from all walks of life.
Cell and Molecular Biology Online
General resources for the biology community with an emphasis on information for cell and molecular biologists.
Cell Biology terms
An electronic version of Academic Press' 2nd edition of The Dictionary of Cell Biology.
On-line Mendelian Inheritance in Man
Access to this extensive database of human inheritance.
The Visible Human Project
The National Library of Medicine's page on this project. Links are provided to several sites which allow you to navitage through the visible humans.
Webcutter
An on-line tool for restriction mapping nucleotide sequences. You can provide the sequence or Web Cutter will find one for you

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