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      Module 3 Human Biology

      Section 3.1 Digestive System

      3.1A: Human Digestive System Anatomy and General Functions

      Human Organization
      http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/espv2/data/animals/001/index.html
      Look through Body Organization, 6.1 to 6.7, and Tissues, 6.8 to 6.10. These pages give a good overview of the role cells play in tissue development and organ systems. It will help the student make connections between their previous learning in Modules 1 and 2 and the remainder of the course.

       

      3.1B: From the Mouth to the Stomach

      Digestion
      http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/espv2/data/animals/008/index.html
      Read the online resources as an introduction to the digestion section. The contents on human digestion, 6.196 to 6.200, are related to this lesson.

      Animation Quiz: Digestion—Mouth to Stomach
      http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072421975/student_view0/animation_quizzes.html
      View the animation and respond to the questions provided.

      Swallowing
      http://www.linkstudio.info/images/portfolio/medani/Swallow.swf
      View the animation of a normal swallow (with or without explanation).

       

      3.1C: Pancreas: Structure and Function

      Mader Online
      http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/espv2/data/animals/008/index.html
      Work through content you’ve already learned or check out the whole digestive system process.

       

      3.1D: The Liver and Gall Bladder: Structure and Function

      Digestion
      http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/espv2/data/animals/008/index.html
      Read the online resources as an introduction to the digestion section. Sections 6.124 and 6.125 on human digestion are related to this lesson.

       

      3.1E: The Small Intestine: Structure and Function

      Digestion
      http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/espv2/data/animals/008/index.html
      Read the online resources as an introduction to the digestion section. Sections 6.210 and 6.213 on human digestion are related to this lesson.

      Animation Quiz. Under Digestive System, do the quizzes for Small Intestine Digestion and Endoscopy.
      http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072421975/student_view0/animation_quizzes.html
      View the animation and respond to the questions provided.

       

      3.1F: The Large Intestine: Structure and Function

      Digestion
      http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/espv2/data/animals/008/index.html
      Read the online resources as an introduction to digestion. Sections 6.225 and 6.226 on human digestion are related to this lesson.

      Bacterial Flora
      http://textbookofbacteriology.net/normalflora.html
      Read some very interesting material on intestinal flora on this website.

       

      3.1G: Digestion and Enzyme Function Review

      Digestion
      http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/espv2/data/animals/008/index.html
      Read the online resources as an introduction to the digestion section. Sections 6.214 and 6.125 on human digestion are related to this lesson.

      Virtual Fetal Pig Dissection [SA]
      http://www.whitman.edu/biology/vpd/main.html
      Complete the Study Guide and Quiz for the Digestive System.

       

      Section 3.2 Circulatory System

      3.2A: Types of Blood Vessels

      The Biology Place—Constructing Blood Vessels
      http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/biocoach/cardio2/intro.html
      Do Concept 1 and Concept 4 of the Vascular Highway. Try all of the Practice exercises.

      Transport
      http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/espv2/data/animals/006/index.html
      Read the online resources about blood vessels.

      Concept 1 Review: Structure and Function of Arteries, Capillaries, and Veins
      http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/biocoach/cardio2/structure.html
      Review the detailed visual comparison of the blood vessels.

       

      3.2B: Circulation—Circuits and Pathways

      Transport Systems and Vessels
      http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/espv2/data/animals/006/index.html
      Select and read the online resources about transport systems and vessels.

      The Biology Place—Pulmonary and Systemic Circuits
      http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/biocoach/cardio2/circuits.html
      Check the site and then try the practice activity provided.

       

      3.2C: Capillary-Tissue Fluid Exchange

      Transport Systems and Vessels
      http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/espv2/data/animals/006/index.html
      Select and read the online resources about capillaries.

      The Biology Place—Capillary Function
      http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/biocoach/cardio2/capillary.html
      Complete the practice activities.

       

      3.2D: The Lymphatic System

      Lymph and Immunity.
      http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/espv2/data/animals/010/index.html
      Read the online resources about the lymphatic system.

      Animation Quiz—Lymphatic System and Phagocytic cells.
      http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072421975/student_view0/animation_quizzes.html
      Select and view the animation and respond to the questions provided.

       

      3.2E: Fetal Circulation

      Fetal Development
      http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/espv2/data/animals/012/index.html
      Select and read the online resources about fetal development.

      University of Indiana—Fetal Circulation Animations
      http://www.indiana.edu/~anat550/cvanim/fetcirc/fetcirc.html
      Start by clicking on the fetal system button and reading the summary. You will notice very faint number labels on the diagram. Roll over them and click to enlarge the frame. Advance the animation by using the next button. Work through the number labels from 1 to 4.

       

      3.2F: Blood

      Blood
      http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/espv2/data/animals/006/index.html
      Select and read the online resources about blood.

      Cells Alive Gallery
      http://www.cellsalive.com/gallery.htm
      Visit this page to see electron micrographs of a blood clot, red blood cells, and a macrophage with a lymphocyte riding piggy back.

       

      Section 3.3 The Heart

      3.3A: Anatomy of the Heart

      Human Heart
      http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/espv2/data/animals/006/index.html
      Select and read the online resources about heart.

      Biology Place—Heart Anatomy
      http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/biocoach/cardio1/anatomy.html
      Read the material and do the practice activities provided.

      Virtual Fetal Pig Dissection
      http://www.whitman.edu/biology/vpd/main.html
      Complete the study guide and quiz for the circulatory system.

       

      3.3B: Regulating the Heartbeat

      Overview of the Cardiovascular system
      http://facweb.bhc.edu/academics/science/robertsk/biol101/heart.htm
      Scroll down to Fig 5.5 Stages in the cardiac cycle.

      Human Heart
      http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/espv2/data/animals/006/index.html
      Read through the online resources about heartbeat, ECG, and conduction.

      Animation Quiz: Circulatory System—Heartbeat
      http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072421975/student_view0/animation_quizzes.html
      Scroll down to select and view the animation then respond to the questions provided.

       

      3.3C: Blood Pressure—Hypertension and Hypotension

      Vessels and Pressure
      http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/espv2/data/animals/006/index.html
      Select and read the online resources about vessels and pressure.

      Mader: Virtual Blood Pressure Lab
      http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_08/BL_08.html
      Enter this user-friendly lab and follow the instructions in the left-hand column.

       

      Section 3.4 Respiratory System

      3.4A: The Anatomy of the Respiratory System

      Respiration
      http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/espv2/data/animals/007/index.html
      Select and read the online resources about respiration.

      Animation Quiz—Smoking Risks
      http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072421975/student_view0/animation_quizzes.html
      View the animation and answer the questions.

       

      3.4B: Breathing

      Human Breathing
      http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/espv2/data/animals/007/index.html
      Read the online resources about inspiration and expiration.

      Animation Quiz ‹ Respiratory System ‹ Breathing
      http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072421975/student_view0/animation_quizzes.html
      View the animation and answer the questions provided.

      Case Study ‹ Asthma
      http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/ap/ap_casestudies/cases/ap_case13.html
      Read the case study and answer the questions, then check your answers.

       

      3.4C: Internal and External Respiration

      External and internal respiration
      http://images.slideplayer.com/1/217479/slides/slide_31.jpg

       

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