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Lumbriculus: Contraction Rate of the Dorsal Blood Vessel
In this introductory physiology lab, students determine the contraction rate of the dorsal blood vessel of the blackworm Lumbriculus. Students then design and conduct an experiment to determine the effect of temperature change or chemical exposure on the contraction rate. View »
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Infographic - Lungs: How Gas Exchange Works
Gas exchange in the lungs can be a difficult topic to teach. Use this infographic to help your students grasp the process. View »
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Human Body: Cardiovascular System
Teach the functions of the cardiovascular system with the help of this infographic. View »
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Cardiovascular Diseases
In this activity, students differentiate normal and diseased cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. View »
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Infographic: Genomics-Driven Oncology
Thanks to advances in oncology over the past decade, doctors are better able to diagnose and treat cancer, and ultimately, improve outcomes for patients. Dr. Neil Lamb of HudsonAlpha explains how.
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From Jellyfish to the Bench: How Green Fluorescent Protein Is Used in Research
Students may be familiar with green fluorescent protein (GFP) from classwork or seeing transgenic animals in their local pet store. However, they may not know that it’s also an important research tool. Use this overview to help them discover how scientists use GFP to study many of the major questions in biology. View »
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Daphnia Heart Rate
In this introductory physiology lab, students determine the heart rate of Daphnia magna and then test the effect of changing temperature on the heart rate. View »
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Human Body Systems
FREE resources for teaching your students about human body systems. View »
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What's Your Type?
Using Carolina® Synthetic Blood in your classroom offers students the opportunity to conduct realistic blood typing activities without the associated risks. This activity includes a materials list and step-by-step instructions. View »
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