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Anatomy and Physiology II

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Ascending Tract: The Posterior White Columns

By Barbara Liang

In this animated activity, learners view the pathways and functions of the fasciculus gracilis and the fasciculus cuneatus.

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Muscle Cell Contraction

By Barbara Liang

In this animated activity, learners examine muscle cell contraction and relaxation and consider the role of calcium ions.
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The Neuromuscular Junction

By Barbara Liang

In this animated object, learners examine the major events that occur at the neuromuscular junction.
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Biomolecules: The Carbohydrates (Video)

By Becky Polk-Pohlman

Viewers watch an introduction to monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. The processes for dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis.
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Respiratory System Gas Exchange

By Bruce Forciea

In this animated object, learners examine the mechanisms for gas exchange among the lungs, blood, and tissues.

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Protein Synthesis (Video)

By Becky Polk-Pohlman

In this video, you'll review how every protein molecule of an organism is synthesized.
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The Autonomic Nervous System - Sympathetic Division

By Barbara Liang

Learners examine the function and wiring of the sympathetic nervous system.
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The Upper and Lower Motor Neurons (Screencast)

By Barbara Liang

In this screencast, learners examine the function and location of the motor neurons and the damage that can result when they are injured.
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The Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

By Becky Polk-Pohlman

Explore the location, structure, and function of the juxtaglomerular (JG) apparatus.
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The Corticospinal Tracts

By Barbara Liang

In this animated object, learners examine the major descending tracts of the nervous system. A matching exercise completes the activity.

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The Electrocardiogram (Screencast)

By Bruce Forciea

In this animated object, learners view the "T" and "P" waves and the "QRS complex." A brief quiz completes the activity.
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Antigen Presentation: T and B Cell Differentiation

By Carol Parent-Paulson

This learning object demonstrates the process by which antigens are identified, processed, and presented to mediators of the cellular immune system.
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The Vascular System of the Kidneys

By Becky Polk-Pohlman

Learners play a vascular system "game" to identify the arteries, capillaries, and veins that make up the renal blood supply pathway. A score is given at the end of the activity.

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