Urinary System
Urinary System Introduce Urinary System Unless they’re on a long car trip or cross-country flight, most people don’t give their urinary system a second thought. They should, though. A fully functioning urinary system is necessary for an active, healthy life. The system filters extra water and waste products, such as salts and proteins, from the […]
10 Challenges A&P Teachers Face and How to Overcome Them
Every teacher faces challenges in the classroom, but for teachers of anatomy and physiology (A&P)–a crucial course that acts as a gatekeeper for many allied health programs–the hurdles can be unique and are critical to overcome for students to advance in their career pathways. Here are some of the challenges A&P teachers shared with us […]
Endocrine System
Endocrine System Introduce Endocrine System What human body system affects almost every organ and cell in the body? The endocrine system. The endocrine system contains 9 major glands and organs that produce, store, and secrete hormones. Secreted hormones control everything from body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure to reproduction, the sleep-wake cycle, and our […]
Selecting and Caring for Anatomical Models
Models are among the most traditional and useful items in a science educator’s toolbox. Whether your subject of study is leaf morphology, invertebrate zoology, general biology, or human anatomy, models are the perfect adjunct to texts and diagrams. They enable students to examine the finest structural details of an organism or its components in 3-dimensonal […]
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System Introduce Lymphatic System Get your go bag and suit up–it’s time to stop the next invasion! Those are the orders your lymphatic system receives every time an invading bacteria, virus, or other microorganism is detected by the spleen, your body’s central command and disease early-warning system. As in an expertly planned and executed […]
Webinar: Remote Products and Instruction for A&P
Carolina and APS staff discuss products and instruction for A&P in the age of COVID-19. Join Carolina Biological Supply Company and the American Physiological Society to learn about anatomy and physiology education tools and resources. Presenters discuss how these products and resources can be used to facilitate learning and enhance the student experience during remote […]
Tips to Get More for Your Anatomy and Physiology Budget
Anatomy and physiology (A&P) instructors and lab managers deal with more than their share of administrative headaches, especially when it comes to budgets and ordering supplies. Carolina is here to help you optimize the teaching, prep, and administrative processes you’re juggling. A lot of our team has been right where you are now, because many […]
Cardiovascular System
Cardiovascular System Introduce Cardiovascular System You’ve been to great parties: the host or hostess always circulates, chats with everyone, delivers tasty treats and drinks, and is happy to relieve you of your trash. You may have referred to an exceptional host as warm-hearted or big-hearted. Have you ever thought about how your heart is like […]
Respiratory System
Respiratory System Introduce Respiratory System Here’s a structure and function question for your students to think about: how can a sponge soak up so much water? The anatomy and physiology answer: the same way your lungs can exchange blood gases so quickly. Structurally, a sponge has a large surface–every pore increases the amount of contact […]
Optics of the Human Eye
Background Geometric optics explains how optical devices (such as lenses and mirrors) create images by considering that light travels in rays, which are straight lines emanating from a light source or reflected from an object. A ray diagram is a useful tool in geometric optics; it describes images formed by lenses or mirrors. A ray […]