Learning Links

Visit Inner Learning Online at http://www.innerbody.com/, and click on “Human Anatomy Online.” Explore the clickable body map. Locate a body part and describe it. Then click on “Descriptions” and go to “A lot of hot air…” How many gallons of air can a human being be expected to breathe in a lifetime? Are there other facts listed that you did not know before?

Visit The Why Files at http://www.whyfiles.org/, and click on “Search” at the top of the page. In the search box that appears, type “generic human cells.” From the articles presented, select “The Most Powerful Cell.” Scroll down to “The Ultimate Spare Part.” Can human body parts be produced? What are the ethical implications?

Visit the Merck site at http://www.merck.com/. Go to the site’s “Anatomy” article by clicking on “The Merck Manuals.” Next, click on “The Merck Manual  - Home Edition” and then click on “Fundamentals,” and then click on “Human Body” and explore the various subjects. Write five new facts you learned from reading this material.

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