Body Systems

Body Systems

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Middle School: Gale in Context
Elementary: Gale in Context


Circulatory System:

Britannica A to Z Encyclopedia: 

Cardiovascular System - Britannica A to Z      

Circulatory System:  UXL Encyclopedia of Science

Potential Problems: Circulation:



Digestive System

Digestive System: Britannica A to Z Encyclopedia

"A Fire in Your Stomach." Current Health 2. From Kid InfoBits

Digestive System: UXL Encyclopedia of Science

Potential Problems in the Digestive System

Diarrhea

Cystic Fibrosis

Could you have a sensitive gut? Video from the New York Times


Excretory System

Excretory System: The Human Body

Potential Problems in the Excretory System

Diarrhea

Constipation


Muscular System

Your Muscular System: Healthy Skeletal and Muscular Systems (video)

Muscular System: Moving Muscles and Bones (video)

Problems of the Muscle System: Healthy Skeletal and Muscular Systems (video) 

Muscular System: UXL Encyclopedia of Science


Nervous System

Nervous System: UXL Encyclopedia of Science


Respiratory System

Respiratory System: Britannica A to Z Encyclopedia

Respiratory System: Human Body

"Take a Deep Breath and Prepare to Meet Your Respiratory System: Current Health

Respiratory System: UXL Encyclopedia of Science

Respiratory System: CK12 article

Potential Problems:

Cystic Fibrosis


Skeletal System

Skeletal System: Britannica A to Z Encyclopedia

Skeletal System: UXL Encyclopedia of Science

Human Skeletal System CK 12

Skeletal Mishaps CK 12


Homeostasis

Homeostasis: Biology and Life Sciences, Kid InfoBits


Sports Injuries  The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, Science in Context


Maintaining Internal Conditions

Hypothermia from Sick! Science in Context

Hyperthermia World of Anatomy and Physiology, Science in Context

Dehydration The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, Science in Context

Diabetes UXL Encyclopedia of Science, Science in Context

    

Obtaining Nutrients from Food

Celiac Disease UXL Encyclopedia of Science, Science in Context

Cystic Fibrosis Sick!, Science in Context

         

Responding to Stimuli

Paralysis The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, Science in Context

Traumatic Brain Injury The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, Science in Context

          

Remove Wastes

Constipation The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, Science in Context

Diarrhea World of Health, Science in Context