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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Digestive System Diseases

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] You've probably had an upset stomach. Most likely it was due to something you ate. But imagine bleeding from your stomach. That's a little different than your...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Digestive System Diseases

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes common diseases of the digestive system.
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National Institutes of Health

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse: Crohn's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource discusses and defines the cause, symptoms and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IRB) or Crohn's Disease. The resource presents an image of the digestive system and additional sources.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?

For Students 9th - 10th
Inflammatory bowel diseases are chronic relapsing disorders that cause inflammation within the gut, which damages the gut lining. The vast majority of inflammatory bowel disease is due to either ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease....
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Appendicitis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site covers it all: signs and symptoms, causes, screening, diagnosis, complications and treatment.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource for timely and accurate medical information from experts at Mayo Clinic. Content includes information on almost all diseases and conditions, a guide to healthy living, first-aid and self-care information.
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Other

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes an organization that is involved in studies and treatments of allergies. Research and education are also important parts of this organization.
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US Department of Agriculture

Food and Nutrition Topics a to Z

For Students 9th - 10th
More than just food and nutrition links can be found in this index of health topics. The USDA's Food and Nutrition Information Center provides access to a world of health information.