The Stress Response
By Barbara Liang
In this animated object, learners read a brief description of the roles of the hypothalamus, emotions, and adrenal secretions during the stress response.
Respiratory Basics
By Wendy Dusek
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine ventilation, external and internal respiration, and gas transport.
The Cell: Passive Transport Diffusion (Video)
By Wisc-Online
Explore what passive transport diffusion is and how it moves water through a membrane.
The Axial Skeleton: The Skull and the Rib Cage
In this animated object, learners examine the eight cranial bones, the fourteen facial bones, and the ribs.
A Typical Animal Cell (Video)
By Becky Polk-Pohlman
In this video, learners view the parts of an animal cell and its organelles.
Tissue Identification
In this learning activity you'll review the structure and function of the different tissues of the human body.
Medical vs. Nursing Diagnoses
By Diane Cozzi
In this interactive and animated object, learners classify a number of diagnoses by shooting a soccer ball into goals marked "Medical" and "Nursing."
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.
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
Fluid and Electrolytes
By Patricia Stroupe
In this animated object, learners examine the structure and function of intracellular and extracellular fluid. They also read about the most common electrolytes in the body and complete a matching exercise to test their knowledge.
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.
Gram Stain Procedure (Screencast)
Learners view video clips demonstrating Gram's staining procedure. Correctly stained slides are shown.
Classification of Joints
In this animated object, learners examine the different types of joints and their movements.
ABG Interpretation: Uncompensated Conditions
By Marilyn Misurek, MSN, ANP
Learners read an introduction to arterial blood gasses and then identify uncompensated ABGs.
Acid-Fast Staining
By Kristine Snow
Learners view video clips demonstrating acid-fast staining procedures. Correctly stained slides are shown. The learning object includes two matching exercises.
Anatomical Terminology: Body Regions
Students identify the various regions of the human body through drag-and-drop exercises.
Categories of Acquired Immunity
In this learning activity you'll evaluate the immune response including active, passive, natural, and artificial immunity.
Stages of Labor and Delivery
By Kathy Costa Lieberthal
In this interactive object, learners read the characteristics of each stage of labor and delivery. They then identify the stages in a multiple-choice assessment.
Bloodborne Pathogens: Three Pathogens of Concern
By Terrance Yonash, Jen Bero
This learning object has been created to educate workers about the occupational risks of being exposed to bloodborne pathogens as described in the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910.1030- Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
Skin and the Integumentary System
Learners examine the structure and function of skin including the production of melanin.
Heart Anatomy Review
By Mary Riebe
The user completes a fill-in-the-blank exercise to review the anatomy of the heart.
The Sense of Sight (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners read about the parts of the eye.
Common Musculoskeletal Fractures
By Jan Schmidt
In this animated and interactive object, learners identify musculoskeletal fractures.
Biomolecules: The Carbohydrates (Video)
Viewers watch an introduction to monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. The processes for dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis.
Anatomical Terminology: Relative Position Video
Students identify the various regions of the human body through video.