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Colorado State University

Colorado State: Pathophysiology of the Digestive System

For Students 9th - 10th
A site on the disorders of the digestive system and on the similarities and differences between the digestion of birds and ruminants.
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Colorado State University

Colorado State University: Basic Functional Anatomy of the Digestive System

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a concise description of the digestive system with a nice diagram. The site also provides basic definitions of key parts.
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Colorado State University

Colorado State University: Absorption of Monosaccharides

For Students 9th - 10th
Page focuses on the processes involved in the generation of monosaccharides and their absorption into the digestive tract. Image shows the transport of glucose across the intestinal epithelium.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones, and Bone Tissue

For Students 9th - 10th
All of the organ systems of your body are interdependent, and the skeletal system is no exception. The food you take in via your digestive system and the hormones secreted by your endocrine system affect your bones. Even using your...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Mitochondria "The Powerhouse of the Cell"

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this lesson and lab activity, students learn about digestion and fermentation, and watch a demonstration of cellular respiration in yeast. Includes numerous real-world connections, e.g., how fermentation is used by humans.
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Quia

Quia: Digestion

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief glossary list of different parts of the digestive system.
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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Energy in Living Systems: Energy Metabolism I

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed explanation of how food is broken down and metabolized in our bodies to be used for energy.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Starfish Anatomy

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes anatomical features of a starfish, including external anatomy, digestive system, and nervous system.

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