Gastrointestinal System Anatomy
By Jan Schmidt
In this screencast, learners review the parts of the gastrointestinal system and then check their knowledge in a matching exercise.
Respiratory System Gas Exchange
By Bruce Forciea
In this animated object, learners examine the mechanisms for gas exchange among the lungs, blood, and tissues.
The Cell: Passive Transport Osmosis (Video)
By Wisc-Online
Explore what passive transport osmosis is and how it moves water through a semipermeable membrane.
Protein Synthesis (Video)
By Becky Polk-Pohlman
In this video, you'll review how every protein molecule of an organism is synthesized.
Stages of Dental Plaque Formation (Screencast)
By Sandra Kohlmann
In this screencast, students read about the stages of microbial dental plaque formation and the time it takes for each stage to occur.
The Autonomic Nervous System - Sympathetic Division
By Barbara Liang
Learners examine the function and wiring of the sympathetic nervous system.
ABG Interpretation: Partially and Fully Compensated Conditions
By Marilyn Misurek, MSN, ANP
In this interactive object, learners review case studies and identify complex arterial blood gases.
How the Brain Develops (Screencast)
By Mary Beth Boettcher
In this interactive learning object, learners study the parts of the brain and then test their knowledge in a drag-and-drop exercise.
The Sense of Smell
In this animated object, learners trace the olfactory pathway from the nasal cavity to the olfactory cortex.
The Organization of the Human Body: Body Cavities
In this interactive object, learners examine the locations of major body cavities and their protective membranes. A drag-and-drop exercise completes the activity.
A Comparison of Three Arthritic Conditions
By Ann Jadin
In this interactive object, learners examine the characteristics of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis. Students then describe the precautions to be aware of when working with clients who have arthritis and identify assistive devices that clients might use to prevent injuries at home.
Apgar Scoring Challenge
By Kathy Costa Lieberthal
Learners consider the Apgar scores for several fictitious newborns. They are then given an Apgar score and proceed to create a situation in which a newborn would receive that rating.
The Skin's Inner Structure
By Marilyn Kressin
Students view an enlarged, colorful depiction of the contents of an average square inch of skin.
The Four Types of Chemical Reactions
In this animated object, learners examine synthesis, decomposition, exchange, and reversible reactions.
Muscle and Connective Tissue
In this colorful and interactive object, learners examine the structure and function of muscle and connective tissues. A quiz completes the activity.
Physiological Events at the Neural Synapse
In this learning activity you'll review information on the neural synapse.
Medical Terminology Pronunciation "Jukebox"
By Mary Rahr
The learner listens to the pronunciation of medical terms using a "jukebox" to select the terms.
Care of the Client with Schizophrenia
By Wendy Noble
In this interactive object, learners read a case study and consider the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia and the appropriate nursing interventions.
Building Medical Terms for the Digestive System
By Patricia Cline
In this interactive object, learners read the definitions of prefixes and suffixes that relate to the digestive system. They then use this knowledge to combine word components to form medical terms.
Nursing Process: Case Study - Postpartum Nursing
In this interactive object, learners use their knowledge of postpartum theory and the nursing process to complete a plan of care. The student's plan may be e-mailed to the instructor.
Passive Transport: Filtration and Facilitated Diffusion
In this animated object, learners examine processes that do not use ATP directly including hydrostatic pressure and facilitated diffusion with carrier proteins.
EMT Basic Refresher: Patient Scenario #2
By Tim Sheehan
Learners follow an EMT response at a nursing home involving a patient who complains of having difficulty breathing. In this detailed activity, learners examine response procedures, resources, and medications.
Facial and Head Muscles in Action (Screencast)
By Eileen Bouchard
In this screencast, students identify various muscles of the face and scalp and see them in action.
The Unipolar and Multipolar Neurons
Learners examine the location, structure, and function of the unipolar and multipolar neurons.
A Typical Animal Cell
By Gerald Heins
In this interactive object, learners identify the parts of an animal cell and its organelles.