White Blood Cells
By Barbara Liang
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine the structure and functions of granulocytes and agranulocytes. Two exercises complete 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.
Anatomy of the Ear
By Donna Matusewic
The student identifies the anatomical parts of the ear and learns the purpose and function of these parts. A review follows the lesson.
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.
"I Want to Be Well" Case 2: Bacterial Pathogens
By Dawn Madl
In this interactive object, learners review the case of a patient with meningococcal meningitis.
Test Your Knowledge of Miscellaneous Bacteria
By Marise Hussey
Learners match diseases with their portals of entry, causative agents, and associated vectors.
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 1: Respiratory Pathogens
In this learning activity you'll observe information and formulate an evaluation that includes diagnosis and microorganism identification.
Etiologic Agents of Bacterial Diseases
In this interactive object, learners match the bacterial etiologic agent to the disease it causes.
Fungal Disease Matching Exercises
Learners test their knowledge of fungal diseases by completing six exercises.
Virus Matching Exercises
By Kristine Snow
Learners complete two exercises. In the first quiz, they divide viruses into two categories: RNA and DNA. They later match each virus with the disease it causes.
Viruses
By Jonathan Harris
In this animated learning object, students examine the life cycles of a virus.
The Electrocardiogram (Screencast)
By Bruce Forciea
In this animated object, learners view the "T" and "P" waves and the "QRS complex." A brief quiz completes the activity.
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.
Golder Finches Get the Girls
By Andrea Huntoon
Explore how a goldfinch interacts with its environment and how it's affected by environmental changes.
Music Credit:
Title: Good Starts
Artist: Jingle Punks
Genre: Cinematic
Mood: Happy
Download: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/...
Parasite Matching Exercises
By Elizabeth Yoon
Learners match the names of parasitic organisms to the diseases they cause and the modes of transmission.
The Food Pyramid
By Michele Williams
In this learning activity you'll explore the food pyramid and the recommended services.
Bloodborne Pathogens: Risks of Exposure and Means of Transmission
By Terrance Yonash, Jen Bero
In this interactive object, learners read about the occupations that are most at risk for bloodborne pathogen exposure. They also read about the most common pathogens and how they are transmitted. This learning object is based on information from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Glucose Metabolism for the Endocrine System (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners read about the seven hormones that help regulate blood glucose.
Medical Terminology Jukebox
By Karla Hartzheim
Learners read and listen to the pronunciation of hundreds of medical terms that are arranged in a "jukebox." The terms are listed alphabetically and according to the following categories: aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms, blood bank, coagulation, fungi microorganisms, hematology, protozoa, and urinalysis. This learning activity requires a computer that is equipped with speakers.
The Basidiomycetes of the Fungi Kingdom
Learners examine the lifecycle of basidiomycetes. Terminology and fungi examples are provided.
The Vertebral Column
Learners read a brief description of the vertebral column and examine the distinctive features of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae.
The Corticospinal Tracts
In this animated object, learners examine the major descending tracts of the nervous system. A matching exercise completes the activity.
The Vascular System of the Kidneys
By Becky Polk-Pohlman
Learners play a vascular system "game" to identify the arteries, capillaries, and veins that make up the renal blood supply pathway. A score is given at the end of the activity.