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Twow/origin of the Mammalian Brain
Very deep discussion about the evolution and advancements found in the mammalian brain. Not for the faint of heart, but a lot of interesting readable information.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Hypothalamus
This site from the encyclopedia, Wikipedia, provides a brief open-source encyclopedic explanation of what the hypothalamus is and what its functions are. Links are provided throughout this paragraph along with a picture showing where the...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Organ Systems: Lesson 2
This lesson will introduce the 11 organ systems of the body, giving a brief overview of their function. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Organ Systems."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Organ Systems: Lesson 1
This lesson will introduce the 11 organ systems of the body, giving a brief overview of their function. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Organ Systems."
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota: Anatomy Image Bank
Hundreds of anatomy diagrams for classroom or medical use. Each image represented is a simple black-and-white professional drawing of a specific part of the human body.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Hormones
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following online lesson students will learn to explain how hormones work by binding to receptors of target cells.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Read the passage on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, study the charts and complete the five-question quiz related to the endocrine system.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Does O Ur Thyroid Work?
Nestled in the tissues of your neck is a small, unassuming organ that wields enormous power over our bodies: the thyroid. This video explains how the thyroid, like the operations manager in a company, is tasked with making sure that all...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Homeostasis
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains the process in which organ systems work to maintain a stable internal environment.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Adrenal Glands
This lesson will identify the adrenal glands and the role they play in the body.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Function of the Liver and Pancreas
Discusses the function of the liver and the pancreas and provides fun facts.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Regulation of Growth Hormone
Read a passage on the regulation of growth hormones and answer the follow-up questions.
University of California
Berkeley Edu: Animal Behavior [Pdf]
Observable coordinated responses to stimuli. Originates with genes that direct the formation of tissues and organs of the animal body (nervous & endocrine systems).
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Organs
Study all about the biology of the body's specialized tissues called organs. Also organ systems including nervous, digestive, respiratory, endocrine, and circulatory on this site.