LibGuides: Division of Gen Ed: Physical and Life Science: BI 201/202 A & P

Key Topic Research Connection

Note: In most cases, the resources that are linked below have resources for every topic area. Variety is provided so that you can explore which resource provides you with the best assistance in better understanding the topics being covered.

I. Body Plan and Organization

Visible Body- Body Plan
Visual repreentations of anatomical position and directional terms

II. Homeostasis

What is Homeostasis?
Emeritus Professor Kelvin Rodolfo of the University of Illinois at Chicago's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences provides this answer

III. Chemistry and Cell Biology

Cell Biology
By: phoenixfilmandvideo
With amazing tools that peer deep into cells, cell biologists are beginning to understand the structure, function and history of these highly organized, complex, chemical factories that are the building blocks of life. Voyage into the microscopic world of prokaryotic, eukaryotic cells, chloroplasts, and mitochondria. 17 minutes, color.

IV. Histology

Histology Guide: virtual histology laboratory
Histology Guide teaches the visual art of recognizing the structure of cells and tissues and understanding how this is determined by their function. This site contains more than 200 virtual microscope slides and a 100 electron micrographs for learning human histology.

V. Integumentary System

Inner Body: Integumentary System
Online since 1997, InnerBody is your go-to resource for accurate and easy-to-use information about human anatomy, exploring all systems of the human body. More than 10 million patients, students, and other inquisitive people visit our website each year.

VI. Skeletal System

Visible Body- Skeletal System
Visible Body offers a whole world of visual human biology for healthcare professionals, professors, and students. Some content is through subscription, but there is quite a bit of free content as well.

VII. Muscular System

Gale Human Anatomy- Muscular System
Collection of the muscular system, broken down into regions. Lots of information and 3-D models to study. ("access" if promted)

VIII. Nervous System

PubMed Health- Nervous System
An organ system that coordinates the activities of muscles, monitors organs, constructs and processes data received from the senses and initiates actions.

IX. Special Senses

Boundless- Special Senses
With charts, info graphics, and quick simple material- this is a great resource to help you understand a given topic area.
Neil Harbisson: I Listen to Color
Ted Talk

X. Endocrine System

Live Science: Endocrine System: Facts, Functions and Diseases
"The endocrine system is the collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things."

XI. Cardiovascular System

Texas Heart Institute: Heart Information Center
"The heart and circulatory system make up your cardiovascular system. Your heart works as a pump that pushes blood to the organs, tissues, and cells of your body."

XII. Lymphatic System

Merck Manual- Overview of Lymphatic system
"Like the venous system, the lymphatic system transports fluids throughout the body. The lymphatic system consists of
Thin-walled lymphatic vessels
Lymph nodes
Two collecting ducts"

XIII. Respiratory System

Gale Human Anatomy- Respiratoy System
Watch the lungs in action with 3-D model. Listen to information about the system or research for an assignment. ("access" is promted)