The Sense of Smell
By Barbara Liang
In this animated object, learners trace the olfactory pathway from the nasal cavity to the olfactory cortex.
Physiological Events at the Neural Synapse
In this learning activity you'll review information on the neural synapse.
The Autonomic Nervous System - Sympathetic Division
Learners examine the function and wiring of the sympathetic nervous system.
The Four Types of Chemical Reactions
In this animated object, learners examine synthesis, decomposition, exchange, and reversible reactions.
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.
Chytridiomycetes
Chytrids, as members of this group are known, are found everywhere. In this animated learning object, students examine the role of chytrids and their impact on the environment.
The Cell: Passive Transport Osmosis (Video)
By Wisc-Online
Explore what passive transport osmosis is and how it moves water through a semipermeable membrane.
Construction of the Cell Membrane (Video)
By Becky Polk-Pohlman
In this video you'll study the structure of the cell membrane and construct it using the correct molecules.
The Appendicular Skeleton (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the bones of the appendicular skeleton.
Respiratory System Gas Exchange
By Bruce Forciea
In this animated object, learners examine the mechanisms for gas exchange among the lungs, blood, and tissues.
Biomolecules: The Carbohydrates (Video)
Viewers watch an introduction to monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. The processes for dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis.
Movement Terminology
In this animated object, the learner examines 17 types of joint movement.
Anatomical Terminology: Relative Position Video
Students identify the various regions of the human body through video.
The Sense of Sight (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners read about the parts of the eye.
Skin and the Integumentary System
Learners examine the structure and function of skin including the production of melanin.
Anatomical Terminology: Body Regions
Students identify the various regions of the human body through drag-and-drop exercises.
Classification of Joints
In this animated object, learners examine the different types of joints and their movements.
Dental Charting
The purpose of this learning object is to introduce the dental hygienist to the process of documenting a patient's dentition.
Biomolecules - The Lipids (Video)
In this animated object, learners examine neutral fats, phospholipids, and cholesterol. The molecular formula and general function for each are shown.
Anatomical Terminology: Relative Position
In this interactive learning activity, learners review the terms used to describe relative position of body parts in order to have a common set of words to describe their position. Check out our video on relative position: https://bit.ly/2kTXujp
Body Sections and Divisions of the Abdominal Pelvic Cavity
In this animated activity, learners examine how organs are visualized in three dimensions. The terms “longitudinal,” “cross,” “transverse,” “horizontal,” and “sagittal” are defined. Students test their knowledge of the location of abdominal pelvic cavity organs in two drag-and-drop exercises.
Tissue Identification
In this learning activity you'll review the structure and function of the different tissues of the human body.
A Typical Animal Cell (Video)
In this video, learners view the parts of an animal cell and its organelles.
Eukaryotic Cells: Assembling the Cell
By Kristine Snow
In this interactive object, learners read the definitions of the parts of a cell and assemble a basic eukaryotic cell in a drag and drop exercise. A matching quiz involving cell terms and their definitions completes the activity.
Respiratory Basics
By Wendy Dusek
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine ventilation, external and internal respiration, and gas transport.