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Cell and Organelles
Descriptions of organelles in animal and plant cells, and study tips
Chemistry Concepts for Biology
Overview of:
Chemical elements
Chemical bonding
Unique properties of water
Acids and bases
Microscope Calcuations
Practice for field of view conversions, and calculating object size and drawing magnification

Blood
Plasma components, Cell Types, ABO Blood Typing
Cartilage
Types of cartilage study table AND solutions
Tissues of the Body
Four major tissue types:
Epithelial
Connective
Muscle
Nervous

Bones
Blank study chart for principal bone cells and tissue
Bones - Solutions
Try to fill in the blank table, first!
Joints
Classifications / examples of joint types
Muscles - General
Study tables (blank) for muscle types
Muscles - General - Solutions
Try to fill in the blank table, first!
Skeletal System
Blank diagrams for labelling

Nerve Cell Anatomy
Overview of nerve cell anatomy and neuron types
Synapses - Chemical Transmission Between Nerve Cells
Overview of chemical synapses
Autonomic Nervous System: Sympathetic Vs. Parasympathetic
Chart of differences and major organ responses
Special Senses
Structures and Functions related to Vision and Hearing
Nervous System I
CNS/PNS, Afferent/Efferent, Brain Systems and Protections
Nervous System II
Action potential: overview, propagation, refractory period
Nervous System III
Brain regions and types of neurons
Nervous System IV
Neuroglia study chart (blank)

Endocrine System I
Overview of major glands and their hormones
Endocrine System II
Hormone classes and blank study chart
Endocrine System II - Solutions
Try to fill in the blank table, first!

Cardiovascular System
Heart anatomy and conduction
Respiratory System
Table of major structures in the airways and lungs

Immune System
Study charts for:
Innate Vs. Adaptive
B-Cells Vs. T-Cells
Helper Vs. Cytotoxic T-Cells
Functions of Antibodies
Immune System - Solutions
Try to fill in the blank table, first!
Lymphatic System
Components and blank study table

Digestive System
Visual of anatomy and types of digestion

Ovarian & Uterine Cycle
Development and release of the oocyte and preparation of the endometrium
Urinary System
Nephron overview, urine formation, hormones and GFR

Genetics Practice Problems
Exercises to practice Punnett Squares and Pedigrees
Genetics Vocabulary

Web Resources

3D Brain
Interactive model of the brain from BrainFacts.org
AnatomyTV
3D interactive anatomy
Histology Guide
Virtual microscopy laboratory and guide to recognizing cells and tissues
OpenStax Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology 2e open textbook organized by body systems
Study Guide for A&P (Saladin 7th ed.)
Study tools including practice tests and answers to chapter questions

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