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Psbc: Introduction to Hematology
This well-illustrated overview of blood biology examines the development and function of each of the different types of blood cells. Features include an assessment test.
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Miami University: Cellular Nature of Life?
Basic information about cells in an outline form. Gives good information in an abbreviated format.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Organization of the Human Body
An illustrated article which helps students understand the levels of organization of the human body.
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World of Teaching: White Blood Corpuscles (Power Point)
This is an excellent PowerPoint presentation, with lots of graphics, on white blood cells. It clearly explains the different types of white blood cells and how they are formed.
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Emory University: Cancer Quest
Provides an in-depth look at the biology of cancer, including a detailed description of the disease process from the basics of cells to the diagnosis and treatment of various types of cancers. Includes videos, animations, and interactive...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Blood
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this interactive tutorial students will learn to explain how the heart pumps blood throughout the body. Students will explain the composition of blood and will...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Archaea
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For many years, archaea were classified as bacteria. Like the bacteria, archaea lacked a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles and, therefore, were prokaryotic...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Protist Characteristics
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Protists are eukaryotes, which means their cells have a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Most protists are single-celled. Other than these features, they...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Diabetes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Diabetes is a non-infectious disease in which the body is unable to control the amount of sugar in the blood. People with diabetes have high blood sugar, either...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Biochemical Reaction Chemistry
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of a biochemical reaction, the different types and the importance of enzymes in biochemical reactions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Meiosis
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Sexual reproduction combines gametes from two parents. Gametes are produced by a special type of cell division known as meiosis. Meiosis contains two rounds of cell...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Spirogyra Facts
Provides information about Spirogyra, a type of algae. Discusses characteristics, classification, cell structure, method of reproduction, and life cycle.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: The Nervous System
Students learn to identify the type of cells that make up nervous tissue.
Palomar Community College District
Palomar College: Stem & Root Anatomy
This is an advanced review from Palomar College of the types of cells that make up conducting tissue in stems and roots. The photos and diagrams are excellent!
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Nucleic Acids
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Online activity covers the structure and function of nucleic acids. Students will learn about nucleotides, the different types of nitrogenous bases, and the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Fungus Like Protists
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Fungus-like protists share many features with fungi. Like fungi, they are heterotrophs, meaning they must obtain food outside themselves. They also have cell walls...