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
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Ewww, Dog Breath! Does Active Play Take a Dog's Breath Away?
A project that requires you to play with a dog cannot be all that bad, right? This scientific experiment entails the respiratory functions of dogs. Learn the chemical and bodily processes going on within your canine companions...
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Types of Allergies
Insightful article that categorizes and describes the various types of allergies. Also gives information on treatment of symptoms.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Tus Pulmones Y Tu Sistema Respitorio
Learn about one of the largest organs in your body: the lungs. In Spanish.
Other
Allergy Glossary
If you have allergies, you might encounter terms that you don't fully understand. Use this handy glossary to interpret all the lingo.
Inner Body
Innerbody: Animation of a Capillary
This site from Innerbody.com has an amazing animation of how a capillary works; there is even a detailed description to help understand the process.
Other
Footprints Science: Breathing
This animation illustrates how the diaphragm and muscles around the rib cage work to facilitate inhaling and exhaling.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Smooth Muscle
This site provides an explanation of smooth muscle, muscle that is present in the walls of hollow organs like the urinary bladder, uterus, stomach, intestines, and in the walls of passageways, such as the arteries and veins of the...
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Arthropoda
This general overview of the arthropod phylum, which includes insects and arachnids, looks at such topics as body symmetry, appendages, movement, respiratory and nervous systems, and reproduction.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Cardiovascular Pathology Index
This site features a detailed index of photographs for cardiovascular pathology. You can see what a normal human heart looks like and what a sick one looks like too. Come and check it out.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Organs
Study all about the biology of the body's specialized tissues called organs. Also organ systems including nervous, digestive, respiratory, endocrine, and circulatory on this site.
Other
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
This resource describes an organization that is involved in studies and treatments of allergies. Research and education are also important parts of this organization.