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Physiology
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Auscultation Assistant 
 "The Auscultation Assistant provides heart sounds, heart murmurs, and breath sounds in order to help medical students and others improve their physical diagnosis skills." It features an introduction to the physiology of murmurs and sound samples of normal heartbeats, an innocent flow murmur, systolic and diastolic murmurs, breath sounds (normal, crackles, wheezes), and sounds for related conditions. From the University of California, Los Angeles. http://www.wilkes.med.ucla.edu/intro.html Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health & Medical Disciplines, The Human Body Last updated May 16, 2007 College Physics for Students of Biology and Chemistry
A hypertextbook written for first-year undergraduate physics students that includes introductory information on mechanics, fluids, electricity, atomic and nuclear physics, thermodynamics, and wave physics. Also features a list of symbols and abbreviations that provides formulas and definitions, as well as a timeline of significant biophysical events. http://www.rwc.uc.edu/koehler/biophys/text.html Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, Physics Last updated Jun 23, 2006 Dr. Saul's Biology in Motion: Activities and Exhibits
Several interactive, multimedia activities to teach basic biology concepts, such as cell division, evolution, and the cardiovascular system, are found at this site. There are also some suggestions for teachers about using multimedia in the classroom. http://biologyinmotion.com/ Topics: Biology, Health & Medical Disciplines Last updated Jun 3, 2005 Human Physiology in Space
Information on the complex subject of the how the human body reacts in space. This site describes how radiation and the lack of gravity affect human physiology, including the cardiovascular system, blood, fluid regulation, and the muscular, skeletal, sensory, and balance systems. For general science students. Based on the high school textbook of the same name, by Barbara F. Lujan and Ronald J. White. http://www.nsbri.org/HumanPhysSpace/ Topics: Astronomy, Health & Medical Disciplines, Technology Last updated May 7, 2002 Muscle Physiology Home Page: The Introduction to Muscle Physiology and Design
Includes a general overview essay with information on the cross-bridge cycle; cellular energy stores; glucose and fat metabolism; creatine phosphate; fiber types and lengths; microscopic, macroscopic, and myofilament structure; hypertrophy; anabolic steroids; electrical stimulation; and eccentric contraction. Also includes abstracts of recent publications by Muscle Physiology Lab personnel, full text of selected articles, and a bibliography. Searchable. From the Muscle Physiology Lab, University of California, San Diego. http://muscle.ucsd.edu/musintro/jump.shtml Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Energy, Health & Medical Disciplines, The Human Body Last updated Aug 11, 2003 The Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA)
"Symptoms of vestibular disorders may include dizziness, imbalance, vertigo, nausea, and fuzzy vision, and may be accompanied by hearing problems. Other symptoms are often reported. VEDA is a nonprofit organization that exists to provide information and support to people suffering from inner-ear balance disorders." This site provides basic information on associated disorders, information on online support groups, conferences, and books as well as links to related sites and the brochures of the American Academy of Otolaryngology. http://www.vestibular.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health & Medical Disciplines Last updated Oct 14, 2001 The Virtual Body
An audio-visual tour of the human body. Main sections on the brain, digestive tract, heart, and skeleton. Each section also has links to short articles on the topics from their Health Manual. In English and Spanish. From MEDtropolis, "the online healthcare guide [that] aims to inform, educate and entertain kids and adults in the areas of healthcare and healthy living." http://www.medtropolis.com/VBody.asp Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines Last updated May 27, 2006 |
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