MERLOT Materials
A 9-minute YouTube video that covers calcium homeostasis and reproductive hormones.
A 7 minute YouTuve video that describes regulation of metabolism by the endocrine system via the thyroid hormone pathway.
A 9 minute YouTube video explaining the mechansims for maintaining blood osmolarity AND describing the neuroendocrine... see more
A 9 minute YouTube video that covers how the endocrine system maintains homeostasis using negative feedback.
Tutorial explaining the cavities of the body, explaining the two major ones as well as giving a small introduction to the... see more
Contains a set of quizzes and learning games of various anatomy-related subjects. Includes self-tests, timed-tests,... see more
Website includes links multitudes of various animations and tutorials of different biological topics.
This tutorial allows users to see what happens to certain types of cells when it receives a certain signal. The five... see more
Shows a quick introduction the the thyroid gland and how this gland works with the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus... see more
The site shows numerous examples of the skeletal system in different situations, i.e. aging, knee replacement, broken... see more
Simulated presentation showing the action potential in a neuron when properly stimulated. Allows a step-through... see more
Gives 18 case studies where users can perform a virtual autopsy to determine the cause of death. Throughout the case... see more
Interactive game that explains how nerves receive and send signals in the nervous system.
Site contains computer tutorials on a variety of physiology and pathophysiology subjects. Also contains some lesson plans... see more
Includes animations of concepts foudn in the textbook with online quizzes after each concept so users can tst their... see more
Contains interactive quizzes users can complete at various levels to test their knowledge of terms and structures related... see more
Online reference material that allows users to learn about the human anatomy. The site contains information about... see more
Online slideshow showing the basics of respiration in the human body. Asks questions throughout to get the user to be... see more
Interactive reference material that shows the concept of red blood cells and how they are formed within the body. Goes... see more
This site is a reference material for human anatomy and physiology. Goes through the anatomy showing pictures, diagrams,... see more
Text description of basic bone physiology with pictures.
This You Tube video completes the series regarding calcium homeostasis, in particular, the effects of hyper or... see more
This You Tube video dissects a detailed poster of calcium homeostasis: causes of imbalance, negative feedback mechanisms,... see more
A comprehensive site regarding space, electromagnetic spectrum, stars and galaxies. Includes Dictionary, Teachers'... see more