Body Sections and Divisions of the Abdominal Pelvic Cavity
By Barbara Liang
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.
The Two-Neuron Knee-Jerk Reflex Arc
In this interactive object, learners examine the neuron pathway into and out of the spinal cord. They complete the activity by testing their knowledge of vocabulary and the location of spinal cord structures.
Carbohydrate Digestion
By Wendy Dusek
In this highly animated and colorful object, learners examine the steps of carbohydrate digestion. A brief quiz completes the activity.
The Zygomycetes
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine the lifecycle of fungi including asexual and sexual reproduction. Learners test their knowledge by identifying a diagram and by completing a crossword puzzle.
Etiologic Agents of Bacterial Diseases
By Dawn Madl
In this interactive object, learners match the bacterial etiologic agent to the disease it causes.
"I Want to Be Well" Case 1: Respiratory Pathogens
In this learning activity you'll observe information and formulate an evaluation that includes diagnosis and microorganism identification.
The Structure of the Muscle Organ
In this animated object, learners examine the various connective tissue layers of the muscle organ. The terms "prime mover," "synergist," "antagonist," "origin," and "insertion" are defined.
"I Want to Be Well" Case 2: Bacterial Pathogens
In this interactive object, learners review the case of a patient with meningococcal meningitis.
Classification of Joints
In this animated object, learners examine the different types of joints and their movements.
The Upper and Lower Motor Neurons
In this animated object, learners examine the function and location of the motor neurons and the damage that can result when they are injured.
Test Your Knowledge of Miscellaneous Bacteria
By Marise Hussey
Learners match diseases with their portals of entry, causative agents, and associated vectors.
The Sense of Sight
In this animated and interactive object, learners read about the parts of the eye. A short quiz completes the activity.
Correlation of Colony Morphology with Gram Stain Results
By Pat Griffin, Mary Beth Boettcher, Marise Hussey
Students choose the hypothesis and practice describing bacterial colonies using the steps of the scientific method.
Blood Groups
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine ABO blood antigens and Rh antigens and their compatibility.
Metabolic Pathways
By Elizabeth Yoon
In this interactive object, learners categorize different metabolic activities as catabolic or anabolic and follow a glucose molecule through the processes of glycolysis, aerobic respiration, and fermentation.
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.
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.
Regional Body Parts
By Gerald Heins
In this interactive object, learners identify a person's regional body parts.
Helpful Microbes in Your Daily Life
Learners read how microbes in such items as yogurt, bread, insulin, and insect sprays improve our lives.
The Sense of Hearing
In this animated activity, learners examine hearing and balance. Detailed drawings of the outer, middle, and inner ear structures are included.