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BodyQuest
Click
on the link to find information about the excretory system.
Name two structures that use water to rid the body of waste
materials.
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The
Packer Lab
Find out what researchers at this University of California, Berkeley lab have discovered about pine bark. What effect does the extract of pine bark have on the immune system? Discover
the diseases that scientists believe may be responsive to this material.
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Test
Your Knowledge – Digestion and Absorption [Updated link coming soon.]
Visit this site and take the quiz on digestion and absorption. Check your answers to find more information about these processes.
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Your
Muscles
Access this site to learn more about your muscles. What is the strongest muscle in the human body? Take the quiz to test your knowledge.
The
Mayo Clinic Nutrition Center
Follow the link to this site of the Mayo Clinic for more information about human nutrition. Click on the link to take the quizzes, and test your knowledge in several areas. Find out
how eating out can affect your diet by taking the fast food quizzes.
The
Food Guide Pyramid
Visit this USDA site to find information about how to choose foods for a balanced diet. Click on specific parts of the diagram for examples and details about servings.
The
Heart: An Online Exploration
Visit this site for an interactive exploration into the workings of the heart. During what stage of human development is the heart not the size of the fist? Take the Blood I.Q. test
to check your knowledge.
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