Curated OER
Autoimmune Disease
High schoolers conduct Internet research on an autoimmune disease, and present the information in a PowerPoint presentation.
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The Immune System
Activate the immune system in the brains of your biologists! This worksheet calls upon learners to explain the structure, function, and problems associated with the immune system. This worksheet is helpful for the advanced placement...
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Anatomy and Physiology Study Questions on Immunology
In this anatomy and physiology study question worksheet, students define 20 terms related to the immune system. They answer 19 short answer questions that deal with immunology, autoimmune diseases, and the components and cells related to...
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Preventing and Treating Disease
For this disease worksheet, learners will review the organs associated with the immune system including their specific functions. This worksheet has 10 matching, 8 true or false, and 5 short answer questions.
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Geneticist for a Day
Students discuss and compose a document discussing the transmission of the Huntington's gene- dominant or recessive, sex linked, etc. Additionally, they ought to consider Dr. Wexler's own odds for contracting the disease.
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Apoptosis: Programmed Cell Death During Development
Students model the plasticity of neural pathways for memory in the brain. They simulate the cell activity according to dots on cards that they are given. They complete various simulations of different cell combinations.
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"Asthma: Stopping Attacks Before They Start"
Students study facts about living with asthma. They examine medical treatments and lifestyle changes that can improve the life of asthmatics. They determine the cause and effect relationship.
Curated OER
The Code of Life
Learners study genes, DNA and medical research. They watch "The Code of Life" video and answer discussion questions regarding the transcription and translation of DNA and how errors in these processes and mutations in DNA can produce...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Autoimmune Diseases
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Joint pain. Not an uncommon problem as you grow older. Is it due to normal wear and tear on the joints? Possibly. But rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Autoimmune Diseases
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The immune system usually protects you from pathogens and other causes of disease. When the immune system is working properly, it keeps you from getting sick. But...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Autoimmune Diseases
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how autoimmune diseases affect the body.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.58 Autoimmune Disease
Learn about some autoimmune disorders that affect human health.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Autoimmune Disorders of the Muscle
Practice autoimmune disorders of the muscle.
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American Red Cross: Donating Blood: Type of Donations: Plasma Donation
Describes how plasma, a blood component, is used in the medical treatment of many illnesses, including autoimmune diseases. Includes a list of facts and frequently asked questions about donations, along with information for potential...
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The Lupus Site
Lupus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that can affect virtually any system in the body. Think of it as an allergic reaction to one's own body, which then attacks its own cells and tissues, causing inflammation, pain, and possible organ...
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Behcet's Syndrome
Thorough overview of this less common form of arthritis that affects blood vessels. Includes information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Juvenile Arthritis
Thorough overview of juvenile arthritis. Includes information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Vasculitis
Intelihealth provides this overview of vasculitis that features information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and the like.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Thorough overview of rheumatoid arthritis. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and much more.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Chronic Hepatitis
Thorough overview of chronic hepatitis. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and much more.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Lupus
Thorough overview of lupus. Includes information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Thorough overview of type 1 diabetes. Includes information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and more.
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Healing Well: Fibromyalgia Resource Center
Comprehensive site on fibromyalgia including links to articles on the topic, videos, blogs and a forum. Also includes a community network where you can get in touch with others with fibromyalgia.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy and Physiology:diseases Depressed/overactive Immune Response
This section is about how the immune system goes wrong. When it goes haywire, and becomes too weak or too strong, it leads to a state of disease. The factors that maintain immunological homeostasis are complex and incompletely understood.