Science of the Body: Human Anatomy and Physiology
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Human anatomy is the study of the biological systems of the body, which consist of organs, tissues, and cells. Parents and teachers looking for teaching aids, college students doing research for a term paper, and medical students and professionals searching for references on complex anatomical structures will all find appropriate Web sites in the findingDulcinea Human Anatomy Web Guide.
The Cardiovascular System
The cardiovascular system is comprised of the heart, blood, and blood vessels. Sounds simple enough. But, in fact, it’s one of the most important systems of the body. Visit the findingDulcinea Cardiovascular System Web Guide for Web sites you’ll find useful regardless of your level of knowledge.
The Circulatory System
The circulatory system includes the organs and tissues involved in circulating blood and lymph through the body, and it plays an important role in delivering nutrients to our cells and removing waste products. The findingDulcinea Circulatory System Web Guide gives you a selection of the best sites for information in a wide range of complexity.
The Digestive System
The digestive system comprises a system of organs that takes in food, digests it to extract energy and nutrients, and expels the remaining waste. In incorporates the excretory and urinary systems, responsible for discharging waste from the body. The findingDulcinea Digestive System Web Guide will give you the “ins and outs” of the digestive, urinary, and excretory systems no matter what your level of expertise.
The Endocrine System
The endocrine system is comprised of many small organs that are responsible for the release of hormones. It regulates metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, and mood. Read the findingDulcinea Endocrine System Web Guide for a selection of the best Web sites for all levels of knowledge and need.
The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
The lymphatic system, which includes lymph nodes, ducts, capillaries, vessels, and tissues, is responsible for the removal of excess fluids from body tissues and for the production of immune cells. Working in conjunction with the lymphatic system is the immune system, a collection of mechanisms within the body that protects against disease by identifying and killing pathogens and tumor cells. In the findingDulcinea Lymphatic and Immune Systems Web Guide, you’ll find information about the lymphatic and the immune system which will prove useful regardless of your previous knowledge of the subject.
The Integumentary System
The integumentary system is the external covering of the body, including skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, and their products (sweat and mucus). It is responsible for excreting wastes, regulating temperature, and is the location of sensory receptors for pain, pressure and temperature. Use the findingDulcinea Integumentary System Web Guide to find Web sites on the integumentary system ranging from simple to complex.
The Muscular and Skeletal Systems
The muscular system, which includes skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles, is controlled by the nervous system (except, of course, for the cardiac muscle that functions involuntarily) and is responsible for movement. Consisting of 206 bones as well as joints, cartilage, and ligaments, the skeletal system provides the strong, internal framework that supports our body. The findingDulcinea Muscular and Skeletal System Web Guide spotlights a selection of Web sites on the muscular and skeletal systems.
The Nervous System
The human nervous system the control center of the body, monitoring conditions within and outside the body and sending out electrical systems to respond to them. Web sites explaining the system can be found in all levels of complexity, from child-friendly to extremely technical. No matter what your level of scientific aptitude, you’re sure to find interesting information on the sites in the findingDulcinea Nervous System Web Guide.
The Reproductive System
The reproductive system includes the organs that work together for the purpose of reproduction. The system is composed of external and internal organs as well as fluids, hormones, and pheromones. Whether you’re a professor, a physician, or someone who’s simply searching for basic information, you’ll find plenty of helpful sites in the findingDulcinea Reproductive System Web Guide.
The Respiratory System
The respiratory system consists of the airways, the lungs, and the respiratory muscles that mediate the movement of air into and out of the body. Visit the findingDulcinea Respiratory System Web Guide for a selection of Web sites on the respiratory system that you’ll find useful regardless of your level of expertise.
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