http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Wed, 22 May 2013 05:30:41 PDT Wed, 22 May 2013 05:30:41 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=75449 This website includes multiple animations that illustrate several complex processes in human cardiovascular development. Designed as a tool for medical students, this site is also very helpful as a review for other health science individuals. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77535 This animation focuses on the gross anatomy of the human heart. The model of the heart is semitransparent, allowing users to see through the thick cardiac muscle into the four heart chambers.A Quick Time VR movie of a human heart is in the left window. Users can rotate it with the mouse to get a better view of structures that may otherwise be difficult to see. By using other keys, users can zoom in. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=88403 3-D views of thoracic organs http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=83110 An interactivity to test a student's knowledge of the correct placement of organs in the abdomen. Students drag an organ from the left and drop it into a torso. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=417242 This animation uses a hose analogy to illustrate filtration, reabsorption, hydrostatic and oncotic pressures. Includes a 10 question self-assessment, glossary, and PDF handout. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=379153 A Flash learning object for dental hygiene on the Major Salivary Glands of the human head and neck. The learner can view the three glands: parotid, submandibular, and sublingual. Learn about placement, features and functions of these glands http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=417233 This demonstrates how fluids move in the cellular compartments, and includes a 7 question self assessment and PDF handout. Covers osmosis, diffusion and active transport. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=417488 This lesson begins by explaining the major mechanisms that lead to the formation of edema. Students are then introduced to 8 patients and asked to identify the underlying pathophysiologic process that led to their edema. A PDF study guide is included. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76770 Animation and explaination of cell resting potential. The site includes a vocabulary, neuromembrane graphic as well as a sodium pump animation. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=83142 The site is a flash animation requiring the user to solve the mystery of why his friend is sneezing so much!Key Words: Allergen, immune response,sinus anatomy