LibGuides: Body Systems: Circulatory / Respiratory

Cardiovascular (Blood)

Human Anatomy Online - Inner Body
Includes interactive anatomy and illustrations of various body systems.
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Select "Cardiovascular"
Cardiovascular System
There are 4 heart concepts: anatomy, cardiac cycle, electrical activity and heart pump operation.
Hyperheart
Animation that shows how blood circulates through the heart.
Biology in Motion
Follow the directions in the text to see how the circulatory system flows through the heart.
Texas Heart Institute
Click on the illustration for detailed views of the heart and cardiovascular system.
Discovery for Kids
Brief description of how the cardiovascular system works.
Live Science Circulatory System
Describes the circulatory system as well as circulatory system diseases.
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In what year did the first whole heart transplant take place?
Map of the Human Heart
PBS interactive map which explains how blood circulates through the heart.

Respiratory System

Get Body Smart
Tutorials on the major zones and divisions of the Respiratory System.
Biology4Kids
Brief description of respiration and how it interacts with other body systems.
Inside the Respiratory System
Click on the diagram for more information.
Respiratory System Basics
This is a step-by-step explanation of how we breath.
Discovery for Kids
Brief description of the respiratory system. How many times per minute do we breath?
Live Science - Respiratory System
Explains the respiratory system as well as respiratory diseases?
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In what year did the first lung transplant take place?

Lymphatic System

Lymphatic System
Describes the lymphatic system and how it drains and filters fluids.
Inner Body
See text on Immune and Lymphatic system below the graphic.
Biology for Kids
Brief description of the Lymphatic System and how it works.
LiveScience
Describes the lymphatic system as well as lymph diseases.
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What does "lymphatic" mean?

@ the library

The Facts on File Illustrated Guide to the Human Body by Helen Frost
Call Number: REF 611 FAC
This excellent series has volumes on the Heart and Circulatory System and the Respiratory System. It includes diagrams and short text explanations for the body's systems. If you are a visual learner, take a look at what this series has to offer.
Encyclopedia of Health by Marshall Cavendish Corporation Staff (Contribution by)
Call Number: REF 611 ENC
Publication Date: 2003-01-01

Browse in the non-fiction section 611 and 612 for additional titles on body systems or look up on Destiny using a subject or keyword search.

Circulatory & Respiratory System

After Hank finishes talking about fish, he explains humans (about 2 minutes in)

Cardiovascular System

Respiratory System

Lymphatic System

Looks at the lymphatic system seperately from the immune system.

Interstitial Fluide

Lymphatic System (Immune system)

E-Books

U-X-L Complete Life Science Resource
Call Number: REF 570 BRU
U-X-L Encyclopedia of Science
Call Number: REF 503 ENC

Click on the cover to access the e-book. Remember that you will need only the school database password, not your library card number. Also available in print reference.

Complete Health Resource by Rob Nagel
Contains 3 titles: Body by Design / Sick! / Healthy Living

Brain Pop

Encyclopedia Britannica

Gale UXL Student Resource Center Jr

Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia

Also includes The New Book of Popular Science.

Marshall Cavendish Science Reference Center

World Book

Challenge Yourself (aka: games)

Build a Body
Choose organs from the organ tray and drag and drop them into the correct position to build a body. Also includes case studies for an additional challenge.
Anatomy Arcade
Concentration format where you match the body system label tile with it's corresponding body system picture tile.
Anatomy Arcade - games by body system
Select from a variety of body systems and game types.
Blood Typing Game
Play around at the Emergency Room at the hospital. Accurately blood type and transfuse patients.