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14.1 Case Study: Your Body’s Transportation System
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 14.1.1 Got to keep that blood moving! Case Study: Flight Risk Nineteen-year-old Malcolm is about to take his first plane flight. Shortly...
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14.2 Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 14.2.1 What are these strange tunnels? Ant Hill or Plumbing System? What do you think the picture in Figure 14.2.1 shows? Is it a maze of...
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14.3 Heart
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 14.3.1 Healthy hearts are happy hearts. What do you hear?...
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14.4 Blood Vessels
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 14.4.1 Those are some big veins….. Bulging Veins Why do bodybuilders have such prominent veins? Bulging muscles push surface veins closer...
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14.5 Blood
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 14.5.1 “I want to suck your blood.” Vampires From Bram Stoker’s famous novel about Count Dracula, to films such as Van Helsing and the...
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14.6 Cardiovascular Disease
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 14.6.1 Why does fat taste so good? Heart Attack on a Plate Eating this greasy cheeseburger smothered in cheese may not literally cause a...
View ArticleChapter 16 Answers: Excretory System
16.2 Organs of Excretion: Review Questions and Answers What is excretion, and what is its significance? Excretion is the process of removing wastes and excess water from the body. It is an essential...
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14.7 Case Study Conclusion: Flight Risk
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 14.7.1 Illustration of a blood clot in a deep vein in the leg, which is called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Case Study Conclusion: Flight...
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15.1 Case Study: Food Processing
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 15.1.1 Bread — Are you a glutton for gluten? Case Study: Please Don’t Pass the Bread Angela and Saloni are college students who met in...
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15.2 Introduction to the Digestive System
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 15.2.1 We all scream for ice cream! We All Scream for Ice Cream If you’re an ice cream lover, then just the sight of this yummy ice cream...
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15.3 Digestion and Absorption
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 15.3.1 Now that’s a mouthful. Competitive Eating This man is on his way to coming in third in an international hot dog eating contest...
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15.4 Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 15.4.1 Let’s hope gravity doesn’t work too hard in this case. Head Stand Did you ever wonder what would happen if you tried to swallow...
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15.5 Lower Gastrointestinal Tract
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 15.5.1 Are you a human with bacteria, or bacteria wearing a human? What Is It? Figure 15.5.1 shows some of the cells of what has been...
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15.6 Accessory Organs of Digestion
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 15.6.1 “Look deep into my eyes.” Jaundiced Eyes Did you ever hear of a person looking at something or someone with a “jaundiced eye”? It...
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15.7 Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 15.7.1 Ouch! Crohn’s Rash If you had a skin rash like the one shown in Figure 15.7.1, you probably wouldn’t assume that it was caused by a...
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15.8 Case Study Conclusion: Please Don’t Pass the Bread
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 15.8.1 No bread here, please. Case Study Conclusion: Please Don’t Pass the Bread The bread above may or may not look appetizing to you,...
View ArticleChapter 17 Answers: Immune System
17.2 Introduction to the Immune System: Review Questions and Answers Self-marking What is a pathogen? A pathogen is an agent that can cause disease. Most human pathogens are microorganisms such as...
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16.1 Case Study: Waste Management
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 16.1.1 Alcohol may increase your visits to the restroom. Case Study: Drink and Flush “Wow, this line for the restroom is long!” Shae says...
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16.2 Organs of Excretion
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 16.2.1 Chimney view. Getting Rid of Wastes The many chimneys on these houses are one way that the inhabitants of the home get rid of the...
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16.3 Introduction to the Urinary System
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 16.3.1 The surprising uses of pee. Surprising Uses What do gun powder, leather, fabric dyes and laundry service have in common? This may...
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16.4 Kidneys
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 16.4.1 Steak and kidney pie! Kidneys on the Menu Pictured in Figure 16.4.1 is a steak and kidney pie; this savory dish is a British...
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16.5 Ureters, Urinary Bladder, and Urethra
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 16.5.1 Just leaving a message….. Communicating with Urine Why do dogs pee on fire hydrants? Besides “having to go,” they are marking their...
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16.6 Disorders of the Urinary System
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 16.6.1 The green ribbon raises awareness for kidney disorders. Awareness Ribbon Awareness ribbons are symbols meant to show support or to...
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16.7 Case Study Conclusion: Drink and Flush
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 16.7.1 Alcoholic affects. Case Study Conclusion: Drink and Flush You are probably aware that, because of its effects on the brain,...
View ArticleChapter 18 Answers: Reproductive System
18.2 Introduction to the Reproductive System: Review Questions and Answers What is the reproductive system? The reproductive system is the organ system responsible for the production and fertilization...
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17.1 Case Study: Your Defense System
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 17.1.1 Health practitioners will often check your lymph nodes for unusual lumps. Case Study: Defending Your Defenses Figure 17.1.2 Hakeem...
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17.2 Introduction to the Immune System
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 17.2.1 From your nightmares…the Schistosoma worm. Worm Attack! Does the organism in Figure 17.2.1 look like a space alien? A scary...
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17.3 Lymphatic System
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 17.3.1 Ouch! Tonsillitis can be very painful. Tonsillitis The white patches on either side of the throat in Figure 17.3.1 are signs of...
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17.4 Innate Immune System
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 17.4.1 Darn it! Paper cuts are the worst! Paper Cut It’s just a paper cut, but the break in your skin could provide an easy way for...
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17.5 Adaptive Immune System
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 17.5.1 Kill the cancer. The Kiss of Death The photomicrograph in Figure 17.5.1 shows a group of killer T cells (green and red) surrounding...
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17.6 Disorders of the Immune System
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 17.6.1 Oh m-eye! Allergy Eyes Eyes that are red, watery, and itchy are typical of an allergic reaction known as allergic rhinitis....
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17.7 Case Study Conclusion: Defending Your Defenses
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 17.7.1 Be Unstoppable for Leukemia and Lymphoma Research. Case Study Conclusion: Defending Your Defenses These people are participating in...
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18.1 Case Study: Making Babies
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 18.1.1 Let’s make a baby. Case Study: Trying to Conceive Alicia, 28, and Victor, 30, have been married for three years. A year ago, they...
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18.2 Introduction to the Reproductive System
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 17.2.1 Love at first sight! It’s All about Sex A tiny sperm from dad breaks through the surface of a huge egg from mom. Voilà! In nine...
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18.3 Structures of the Male Reproductive System
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 18.3.1 Those are some odd looking oysters… Rocky Mountain Oysters First, they are peeled and pounded flat. Then, they are coated in flour,...
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18.4 Functions of the Male Reproductive System
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 18.4.1 Sperm-ho! Colourful Sperm This false-colour image (Figure 18.4.1) shows real human sperm. The tiny gametes are obviously greatly...
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18.5 Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 18.5.1 Interesting art offering to a deity. Offering to the Gods The marble penis and scrotum depicted in Figure 18.5.1 comes from ancient...
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18.6 Structures of the Female Reproductive System
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 18.6.1 Yep, that’s a vagina. Fertility Symbol The geometric design on the ancient stone carving in Figure 18.6.1 represents a powerful...
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18.7 Functions of the Female Reproductive System
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 18.7.1 The miracle of new life. Waiting Expectantly A mother-to-be waits patiently for her baby to grow as her belly gradually swells....
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18.8 Menstrual Cycle
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 18.8.1 It’s healthy to talk about menstruation. Taboo Topic The banner in Figure 18.8.1 was carried in a 2014 march in Uganda as part of...
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18.9 Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 18.9.1 An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Vaccinating Against Cancer Can a vaccine prevent cancer? In the case of cervical...
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18.10 Infertility
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 18.10.1 Families all have something in common. Family Portrait What do all these families (Figure 18.10.1) have in common? They were...
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18.11 Contraception
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 18.11.1 Family planning champion, Marie Stopes. Family Planning Pioneer Her name was Marie Stopes, and she was a British author and...
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18.12 Case Study Conclusion: Trying to Conceive
Created by CK-12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 18.12.1 Success! Case Study Conclusion: Trying to Conceive The woman in Figure 18.12.1 is holding a home pregnancy test. The two pink...
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5.4 DNA Replication
Figure 5.4.1 DNA replication takes place before a cell starts the process of cell division. By Christine Miller DNA Replication: Overview DNA replication is required for the growth or replication of...
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7.5 Human Organs and Organ Systems
Created by CK12 Foundation/Adapted by Christine Miller Figure 7.5.1 I “Heart” You. I “Heart” You You’ve probably heard one song or another about the heart. Heartache, heartbreak… it’s all related to...
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7.4 Tissues
Created by Christine Miller Figure 7.4.1 Construction — It’s important to have the right materials for the job. The Right Material for the Job Building a house is a big job and one that requires a...
View ArticleChapter 1 Answers: Nature and Processes of Science
1.2 What is Science? Review Questions and Answers Explain why science is considered both a process and a body of knowledge. Science is a body of knowledge, but it is also the process by which this...
View ArticleChapter 2 Answers: Biology: The Study of Life
2.2 Shared Traits of All Living Things: Review Questions and Answers Identify the seven traits that most scientists agree are shared by all living things. Seven traits that most scientists agree are...
View ArticleChapter 9 Answers: Endocrine System
9.2 Introduction to the Endocrine System What is the endocrine system? What is its general function? The endocrine system is a system of glands that release chemical messenger molecules called hormones...
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