A Trip through the Human Body

This is my virtual field trip through the Human body! 

1. You will be learning about the different parts of the body and their main functions.

2. Next you will have a chance to see a picture of the different parts, then you will guess what part they are.

3. Lastly you will watch a video with all the parts put together and see how the human body works.

Directions

Okay class first and foremost the human body is very complex, I want you to go on a scavenger hunt through the Human body for parts that I will be describing to you. I will be posting a list of questions pertaining to parts, cells and other things involving the human body with pictures and videos. I want you to go on this virtual hunt learning about the specifics of each part of the body that is provided for you. You will have a chance to see up close and personal how the body works as a whole.

After your virtual tour is over there will be an assignment following, those directions will come to you later. My advice for you before you begin is take notes and be aware of every clue you receive.

Good Luck!

First stop

This kind of cell protects your body from germs and fights infections.
I defended the body against both infectious disease and foreign materials.
I am found throughout the body, including in the blood and lymphatic system.
What am I?




White Blood Cells

Second stop

Here is your next clue....

This type of cell carries oxygen throughout the body.
My second name is erythrocytes.
I am flexible biconcave disks that lacks a cell nucleus and most organelles
What am I?



Red Blood cells

Third stop

Here is your next clue...

This type of cell carries signals back and fourth between your brain and the rest of your body.
I am the core components of the brain, the vertebrate spinal cord, the invertebrate ventral nerve cord, and the peripheral nerves.
I respond to stimuli, and communicate the presence of stimuli to the central nervous system
What Am I??



A Neuron

Fourth stop

Here is your next clue...

I play a major role in metabolism.
I am located below the diaphragm in the thoracic region of the abdomen.
Medical terms related to the me often start in hepato- or hepatic.
What Am I??




The Liver

Fifth stop

Here is your next clue...

I have paired organs, which have the production of urine as their primary function.
I am important in the production of hormones including vitamin D, renin and erythropoietin.
I am located behind the abdominal cavity in the retroperitoneum.
What Am I??




Kidney

Sixth stop

Heres your next clue...

I am a gland organ in the digestive and endocrine system of vertebrate.
I am a dual-function gland, having features of both endocrine and exocrine glands.
I help in the further breakdown of the carbohydrates, protein, and fat in the chyme.
What Am I??




Pancreas

Seventh stop

Here is your next clue...

I am a muscular organ found in all vertebrates that is responsible for pumping blood throughout the blood vessels by repeated, rhythmic contractions.
I have a involuntary striated muscle tissue.
I weigh on average 250 g to 300 g in females and 300 g to 350 g in males
What Am I??




Heart

Eight stop

Here is your next clue...

I am the organ that collects urine excreted by the kidneys prior to disposal by urination.
In males, the base of me lies between the rectum and the pubic symphysis.
In females, I sit inferior to the uterus and anterior to the vagina.
What Am I??




Bladder

Ninth stop

Here is your next clue...

I am the segment of the alimentary canal extending from the stomach to the anus.
I consists of two segments.
I am about 35 millimeters (1.5 inches) in diameter.
What Am I??




Intestine

Tenth and final stop

Here is your next clue...

I am a hollow, muscular organ of the gastrointestinal tract (digestive system).
I am located between the esophagus and the small intestine.
I am involved in the second phase of digestion, following mastication (chewing).
What Am I??




Stomach

Assignment

Now that you have learned a little more about how the body works, we will be having a test to see how much you have understood. We will do something quite similar to this...

First I will take one question from each part and put it in a list then you are to match each description with the part to the right.
Next there will be a diagram of the human body with lines for you to fill in what goes where.
Lastly I would like you to write in further explanation on two random parts, sentence form is ideal.

So make sure to study your Human Body, Take good notes class, and Good luck!

Websites that relate!

http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html
Inner Body, your guide to human anatomy online!

http://www.medtropolis.com/VBody.asp
The Virtual Body, your online guide to checking out how the body really works!

http://www.howstuffworks.com/heart.htm
How stuff works, This is a chance for you to get more familiar to a specific body part more in depth.


http://www.msnucleus.org/membership/html/k-6/lc/humanbio/4/lchb4_1a.html
This is the life cycle of a human, take a look and explore the facts about your body.

http://masterofhealthadministration.com/2009/how-the-human-body-works-50-free-resources-open-courseware-classes/
This is a look into each specific part of the body and how they work.

How the Human Body works

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o-AMwU9Fgw&feature=related

This is how the human body works all together!