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Wikipedia: Electrolyte
This encyclopedia article offers a general overview of electrolytes. Content differentiates the difference in meaning when used in the context of chemistry vs. the context of physiology.
Hanover College
Hanover College: The Physical Factors Behind the Action
A frames page that gives the background to understand the way cells communicate (nerve cells). Each topic in the left frame triggers a tutorial on the right. Most have graphics or animated gifs to teach the material. Good background to...
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Paul Lauterbur
Chemist Paul Lauterbur pioneered the use of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) for medical imaging. He developed a technique, now known as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), in the early 1970s that involves the introduction of gradients in...
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Charles Sherrington
Learn about Charles Sherrington, the Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine for his work on the functions of neurons.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Christiane Nusslein Volhard
Find out about the German biologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her research on the genetic control of embryonic development.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Emil Adolf Behring
A short biography about the German physiologist who received the first Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of a diphtheria antitoxin.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Frederick Gowland Hopkins
Read about the British biochemist who received the 1929 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the study of essential nutrient factors needed for animals.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Gertrude Elion
Learn about a the scientist who won a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her work in the scientific discovery of drugs to treat leukemia and herpes, and to prevent the rejection of kidney transplants.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Gerty Theresa Cori
Learn about the first American woman to achieve the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with her discoveries in biochemistry, especially carbohydrate metabolism.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Thomas Hunt Morgan
A short biography of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1933 for discoveries elucidating the role that the chromosome plays in heredity.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Voice
A instructional activity that teaches students the anatomy and physiology of the human voice. Students learn how different sounds are made and analyze their voices as well as the voices of several musicians.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Clindamycin Resistance in Staphylococcus Aureus
Read this passage and study the graphics to complete a five-question quiz related to the structure, growth, physiology and genetics of prokaryotes and viruses.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1983
Read about the 1983 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Medicine, Barbara McClintock (1902-1992 CE), who was rewarded "For her discovery of mobile genetic elements." This website includes both primary and secondary resources, including a...
BioMan Biology
Bio Man Biology: Body Systems (Physiology) Quizzes: Nervous System Quiz #1
A multiple-choice quiz on the nervous system.
Other
Nutri Notes: Physiology of the Large Intestine
A description of how food is absorbed and excreted in the large intestine.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Development and Aging of Endocrine System
Find out about the structure and function of the human edocrine system, and how it develops and changes with age.
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Body Terminology Baseball
Answer the anatomy and physiology questions correctly, and score a homerun!
Inner Body
Innerbody: Diaphragm
This site from Innerbody.com has an illustration as well as detailed text explaining the function of the Diaphragm. See Images - Diaphragm and Descriptions - Diaphragm
San Diego State University
Actin Myosin Crossbridge 3 D Animation
This animation will complement the diagrams of muscle function in advanced level texts. A good visualization of the process.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Functions of Human Life
The different organ systems each have different functions and therefore unique roles to perform in physiology. These many functions can be summarized in terms of a few that we might consider definitive of human life. Learn here about the...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Cellular Differentiation
The process of cellular differentiation leads cells to assume their final morphology and physiology - learn here all about this process.
Other
Get Body Smart: Histology Links
Designed for students and teacher of anatomy and physiology, GetBodySmart offers free tutorials and quizzes from a wide-variety of resources, including the nation's top researchers and universities.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Superhumans & Bionics: Mind Over Machine
Investigate a unique project that uses brain waves to operate machines, and perform biofeedback experiments to control physiological processes. Control hiccups and regulate your body temperature with your mind.
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The Dolphin Place
If you're interested in dolphins, then you've come to the right place! Get great information that covers intelligence, physiology, and communication of the dolphin. There are even links to pictures and other sites that contain...
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