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    1986-Istvan_Gyori-Connections between compartment systems pipes and integro-differential equations
    In this paper we give the mathematical description of models in which the mass transport between compartments requires a given definite time or transit times are distributed according to given...

    Keywords: physiologypipelinecompartmentbloodcirculationintegro-differential equation

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    2008-Ribbing-EtAl-Mathematical models of diabetes progression
    Writing a good model for diabetes progression is difficult because the long time span of the disease makes experimental verification of modeling hypotheses extremely awkward. underlying the

    Keywords: physiologyclinical trialsdiabetesdiabetes progression

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    Electrical and chemical communication in the nervous system
    This activity guides students through an online tutorial to examine the electrical and chemical communication of neurons.

    Keywords: introductory biologyneurobiologyanatomy and physiologyCell communication

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    Evidence of Evolution Homologous Structures
    Using CT (Computed Tomography) scans of vertebrate forelimbs, both as 3D models and as shapefiles, to enhance and illustrate the concepts of homologous structures, and the evolution of anatomical...

    Keywords: EvolutionidigbioZoology3D modelsanatomy and physiologyMiddle SchoolVertebrate MorphologyCT scanoVerthomologous structures

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    Transpiration- Adapted for online
    In this adaptation, the lab is completed remotely.

    Keywords: plant physiologybotanylaboratoryonline labremote

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    Targeting Infected Cells for Immune Defense
    This animation shows how a cell infected by a virus signals cytotoxic T cells to destroy itself.

    Keywords: Resources @ HHMI - BioInteractiveimmune systemAnatomy & PhysiologyCell communication

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    The Biology of Skin Color
    This film explores the hypothesis that different tones of skin color in humans arose as adaptations to the intensity of ultraviolet radiation in different parts of the world.

    Keywords: Resources @ HHMI - BioInteractivegene regulationgene expressionAnatomy & Physiologyhuman evolutionfilm

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    Cardiac Output
    This module introduces Fick's principle in the context of understanding the cardiac output. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: linear regressionproportionslinear equationsOpenStaxAnimal Physiology

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    Muscle Contraction
    This module introduces equations around muscle force in the context of understanding the Sliding Filament Model. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: plottinghyperbolic equationsOpenStaxAnimal Physiology

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    Nastic Movements in Plants
    This module introduces an osmotic model in the context of understanding plants' capability of rapidly adapting to changes in their environment. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: plant physiologyhyperbolic equationsOpenStaxinterpreting modelsnastic movements

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    Osmoregulation
    This module introduces the osmotic work equation in the context of understanding osmoregulation. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: logarithmic equationsAnimal Physiology

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    Phototropism and Gravitropism: Quantifying Stem Curvature in Plants Introduction
    This module introduces phototropism and gravitropism in the context of understanding how to quantify stem curvature of plants. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: plant physiologyGeometryTrigonometry

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    Quantitative Cytological Characteristics: Photorespiration
    This module introduces quantitative cytological characteristics in the context of understanding cell behavior under stress. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: plant physiologyRatioschart

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    Translocation of Nutrients in the Phloem: Dixon's Paradox
    This module introduces the Dixon equation in the context of understanding nutrient transport through sieve tubes. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: plant physiologylinear regressionlinear equations

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    Translocation of Nutrients in the Phloem: Poiseuille's Equation
    This module introduces the Poiseuille equation in the context of understanding nutrient flow in plant cells. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: plant physiologycalculushyperbolic equationsrates of change

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    Energy Absorbed from Light During Photosynthesis
    This module introduces how energy absorption from light is affected by the wavelengths in the context of understanding photosynthesis. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: plant physiologyRatiosphotosynthesishyperbolic equationsOpenStax

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    Introduction to Mathematical Modeling in Biotechnology, Cell Biology, and Physiology
    The course is a mathematical and computational exploration of five diverse areas of biology: human locomotion, gene sequence analysis, signal transduction pathways involved in cancer,...

    Keywords: mathematical modelingcoursehuman locomotionneuroanatomyneurophysiologysignal transductiongene sequence analysis

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    Figure of the Day - Ecology additions
    Used in an Integrated Biological Principles II Class (Intro to Ecology/Evolution/Physiology) at University of Richmond

    Keywords: graphsmath attitudesResources @ BIOMAAPInterpreting GraphsFigure of the Day

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    The Inside and Outside the Body
    The Inside and Outside the Body activity helps students develop a conceptual understanding of anatomical barriers such as skin and mucus membranes that separate internal cells and fluids from the...

    Keywords: structureAnatomybarriers

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    What is a species? Using DNA barcodes to identify species and determine insect responses to global warming
    Combining ecology, molecular tools and physiology, students investigate insect adaptation to temperatures along tropical mountains. Students integrate species concepts, DNA barcoding and thermal...

    Keywords: global warmingbeetleBiological species conceptCephaloleiacrticial thermal maximumcryptic specieselevational gradientsthermal limitstropical insectsZingiberales

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