Curated OER
Stop the Bleeding
Students explore various parts of the heart and blood vessels . They begin with an overview of the components of the cardiovascular system. They see a cross section of an artery and watch how a blood clot develops.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Hemophilia
An in-depth overview of the bleeding disorder hemophilia. Discusses what it is, its causes, symptoms, treatment, complications that may arise from the disease or from treatment, and more.
Other
Connective Tissue Disorder Site: Vitamin K
Read about vitamin K deficiency and its link to connective tissue disorders such as mitral valve prolapse, scoliosis, and hypermobility. Written by a person who suffers from a connective tissue disorder, this article includes the...
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Inheritance of Hemophilia
This site explains the X-linked inheritance of Hemophilia and includes a diagram.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Blood Clotting
From MedlinePlus, a video tutorial featuring information on the blot clotting process with accompanying text.
WebMD
Web Md: Hemophilia
An in-depth look at the condition of hemophilia. Content includes a discussion of the two major types of hemophilia, what causes hemophilia, its symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and what treatment options are available.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Vitamin K
Organized into several very brief sections, this article on vitamin K includes information on vitamin K deficiency and the RDA (recommended dietary allowances) of this vitamin. Click on the thumbnail images in the "Illustrations,"...
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Footprints Science: Blood Clotting
This animation illustrates how blood clots form to stop flow from a wound and promote healing.