Metabolic Process - animation
Learn about the locations of anabolic and catabolic processes; mobilization and storage of nutrients during the fed, fasting, and starvation states; and test yourself in an interactive exercise
Endocrine Web
A one-stop shop for learning about your pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. Includes chat rooms and support groups for people with endocrine disorders.
Pathophysiology of the Endocrine System Self-paced learning of the endocrine functions of the pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal gland, gastrointestinal system, and hypothalamic-pituitary axis.
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Obesity Animations - leptin control, fate of fat, bmi and obesity-related health problems.
Portion Distortion - interactive quiz to show how portion sizes have increased and the work necessary to burn off the extra calories.
Calorie Needs - calculate the number of calories needed to maintain, gain or lose weight. Multiple calculators are available.
BMI - calculate your BMI and learn more about this statistic.
