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    SIR BuildIt
    An introduction to epidemiological models using interactive Excel worksheets

    Keywords: modelinginfectious diseaseInfectious Disease ModelingSIR modelsSIR

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    Coordinating Photosynthetic Activity: Circadian Rhythms
    This module introduces circadian rhythms in the context of understanding the ability of organisms to measure time. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: plant physiologyTrigonometrysine waves

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    Synapse Transmission and Action Potentials
    This module introduces action potentials in the context of understanding nerve impulses. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: InequalitiesOpenStaxAnimal Physiology

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    Understanding Gastric Acid Secretion: An Active Learning Approach
    The human digestive system is a diverse network of cells, tissues, and organs that is regulated by systemic (e.g., nervous and endocrine systems) and local factors (e.g., secretions, pH, and the...

    Keywords: diseasesignal transductionAcid SecretionAutonomic Nervous SystemEndocrineGastric PhysiologyGPCRHistology of Gastric Pit

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    How Do Kidneys Make Urine From Blood? Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches to Filtration, Secretion, Reabsorption, and Excretion
    The function of the kidneys is to help maintain a constant internal environment (homeostasis) by regulating the volume and chemical composition of the blood. This regulation occurs via three...

    Keywords: collecting ductexcretionglomerular filtration rate (GFR)nephron tubulereabsorptionrenal corpusclesection

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    Promoting Interleaved and Spaced Practice in Anatomy and Physiology Students
    Students' academic performance in college can be impacted by varying background experiences and skill levels. This article describes a lesson designed for undergraduate Anatomy and Physiology...

    Keywords: Anatomical Terms and DirectionInterleaved PracticeStudy StrategiesSpaced Practice

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    SARS-CoV-2: Understanding, Applying and Communicating Science
    The ability to integrate process of science training with necessary skills in applying and communicating core theories in biological science and biology quantification, has been brought into focus...

    Keywords: process of science#COVID19 #SARSCOV2 #SciComm #studentdiscovery

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    SARS-CoV-2: Understanding, Applying and Communicating Science
    The ability to integrate process of science training with necessary skills in applying and communicating core theories in biological science and biology quantification, has been brought into focus...

    Keywords: #COVID19 #SARSCOV2 #SciComm #studentdiscovery

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    Waking up Anna - Adaptations and Conversion to Mol*
    This case focuses on understanding the molecular basis of Anna's sleeping disorder and its treatment. The adaptations addressed question clarity and reformatting to use Mol*.

    Keywords: sleepmolecular visualization and analysisPDBMolecular Case StudyGABAMolCaseNetMol*MolStarProtein visualizationFlumazenil

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    Waking up Anna
    This case focuses on understanding the molecular basis of Anna's sleeping disorder and its treatment.

    Keywords: sleepmolecular visualization and analysisPDBMolecular Case StudyGABA

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    Data is the New Science - Modified and combined with Following the Data Module
    In this module, students will be introduced to some emerging biodiversity data resources. They will be asked to think critically about the strengths and utility of these data resources and apply...

    Keywords: data in the classroombiodiversity informaticsnatural history collection

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    Data is the New Science
    In this module, students will be introduced to some emerging biodiversity data resources. They will be asked to think critically about the strengths and utility of these data resources and apply...

    Keywords: data in the classroombiodiversity informaticsnatural history collection

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    That Vertebrate Ate What Exactly?
    During the course of this lesson, students will analyze CT scan data and observe bycatch (or an unknown discovery) captured during the scanning process of vertebrates.

    Keywords: EvolutionidigbioAP Biologynatural history collections3D modelsanatomy and physiology#NGSSVertebrate MorphologyCT scanoVert

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    Modeling the Research Process: Authentic human physiology research in a large non-majors course
    Laboratory experiences in large-enrollment introductory science courses often utilize “cookie-cutter style” laboratory experiences due to the relative simplicity of setting up the lab...

    Keywords: data analysishypothesis testingexperimental designphysiology

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    Sex and gender: What does it mean to be female or male?
    This lesson provides three activities to engage non-science major students in a discussion about sex, gender, gender identity, and sex determination. Students prepare for the lesson by reading a...

    Keywords: gendersex determinationgender identitysex

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    Plotting Cranial and Spinal Nerve Pathways in a Human Anatomy Lab
    Hands-on experiences with cadavers, animal dissections, or plastic models are effective at improving student learning and attitudes in human anatomy courses. The hands-on experience allows students...

    Keywords: human anatomyNervous systemBrainCranial nerveNerveSpinal cordSpinal nerve

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    Problem-Based Learning for Physiology: Synthesizing the Cardiovascular System, Respiration, Macronutrient Metabolism, and Renal Function
    Problem Based Learning (PBL) is a valuable tool for helping students overcome reliance on memorization by scaffolding opportunities for them to practice the competency of...

    Keywords: MetabolismObesityblood pressurecardiac functioncardiovascularmetabolic syndromerenalRespirationrespiratory system

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    To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate
    To vaccinate or not to vaccinate, that is the question. Much of the recent trend in society against vaccination is that the general population does not understand 1) how vaccines work and 2) how...

    Keywords: pathogenELISAimmunityantibodyAntigen

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    2012-Shargel-Yu-AccessPharmacy-Applied Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
    Step by step formation of drug absorption models is shown with many good graphics of system and plots. Solutions are offered but no solution methods are shown.

    Keywords: Michaelis-MentenEnzymesubstratecompartmentpharmacokineticsrate constanturinary dataabsorption rate

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    1984-Marguerite_Hays-Compartmental Models for Human Iodine Metabolism
    Compartmental models for the various aspects of human iodine metabolism are reviewed, emphasizing the role of Mones Berman in the development of this field.

    Keywords: compartment modeliodinethyroid

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