A number of our student tutorials can be accessed via this web page:
Brief descriptions of the tutorials:
Fluids
This is a multimedia tutorial which will provide you with background in fluid physics relevant to an understanding of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. It uses text, diagrams, simulations, video and sound to explain key concepts. Questions with feedback on your answers are interspersed to help you check your progress.
Homeostasis
In order to stay healthy, the body needs to maintain its internal environment constant. For instance, our body temperature has to stay within a very narrow temperature range. Homeostasis is the term that is used to
describe this constant state. Disease occurs when homeostasis fails. This tutorial will introduce you to this very important concept of homeostasis.
This tutorial is password protected. Please ask your lecturer or tutor if you have problems with access.
Infections of the Cardiovascular System
This tutorial uses a case study approach to illustrate certain types of infections that affect the cardiovascular system. A case history and details of laboratory findings are provided for each case, followed by questions and feedback on your answers.
Metabolism
This tutorial is designed to enhance your understanding of the biochemical and physiological processes involved in energy metabolism. Questions and feedback are included so that you can check on your learning.
Protein synthesis
This is a web version of the School's Protein Synthesis Practical. The purpose of this practical is to enhance your understanding of the structure of DNA and RNA, and the basic principles of transcription, translation and mutation.
Other sites of interest
- Clear descriptions of the workings of all sorts of things.
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Last update: 6th December 2007
