Human Systems

Good, quick little quiz that helps you identify parts of the excretory system.

This is a very informative site that lists the organs and the parts of the endocrine system. To click and learn more on an organ, click the flashing box in the center of the organ. Before the module, reading http://www.emedicinehealth.com/anatomy_of_the_endocrine_system/article_em.htm will help a lot. Both work in conjunction with eachother.

This animation is good at explaining all of the major glands involved in the endocrine system. It explains how hormones work as chemical messengers and send messages to the organs. It also details the ovaries, testes, and pancreas, and their relationship with the endocrine system. Additionally, It gives details on how the endocrine system works to maintain homeostasis. This video is very easy to understand, but is pretty basic.

The website explains the purposes of the endocrine system, and how it helps maintain homeostasis within the body. It includes detailed information about the three classes of hormones (steroids, peptides, amines), the evolution of the endocrine system, and how the endocrine system works with the nervous system, as well as endocrine organs such as the adrenal glands, the thyroid gland, and the pancreas. The website is easy to comprehend and has a wide range of information.

This website describes what the endocrine system is, contains details on each of the glands that make up the system (hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenal glands, pineal body, and reproductive glands), and problems that can affect the endocrine. The website thoroughly explains the function of each gland, and is easy to understand.

This video is a old cartoon explaining the digestive system. Really nice overview.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4e6qf8r8Tk&feature=related (part 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY5q4GJOOgg&feature=related (part 3)

The Website has interactive for the muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems that identifies the organs involved in the system, their location, and a mini overview of their functions.

This website basically summarizes the entire endocrine system. It includes the major endocrine glands and the main hormones produced. I especially like the diagram, because it helps me picture where the glands are located. This site makes the information on the endocrine system easier to understand,and I thought it was very helpful!

Informational

This website has a really good overview on how exactly the kidney works in the Excretory System. It gives you videos on what the kidney looks like as well.

Great overview. Includes important terms with descriptions of each stage of digestion.

Gas Exchange

Provides detailed information on the process of excretion and diseases of the excretory system.

Includes information on causes, symptoms, and treatment of diabetes.

Provides a general overview of the process of excretion, the role of the kidneys, and the causes and treatments for kidney diseases.

Simple explanations, experiments, tutuorials