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Biology Animations
Full colour animations for various biological processes.
( http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/dl/free/0072437316/120060/ravenanimation.html )
Homeostasis Animation
Medical animation of homeostasis.
( http://pennhealth.com/health_info/animationplayer/homeostasis.html )
Homeostasis Activity
Homeostasis activity.
( http://www.coldwater.k12.mi.us/nicholsk/courses/chs/Phys/homeoactiv.htm )
Muscles of the Human Body
Interactive animation of the muscles.
( http://www.kidport.com/RefLib/Science/HumanBody/BodyMuscles.htm )
Human Anatomy Online
Interactive muscular system and human anatomy.
( http://www.innerbody.com/image/musfov.html )
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Creatine, a component of the creatine phosphate molecule, is produced by the liver and kidneys. As well, a small amount can be obtained by eating meat and fish. Some people use over-the-counter supplements of Creatine (Creatine monohydrate) to increase the concentration of creatine phosphate in their muscles. Do these supplements work? What evidence supports this practice? What health-related concerns are associated with it?


University of Connecticut Health Center, Sports Medicine
See a summary of the results of studies on the effectiveness of creatine done in the 1990s.
( http://uconnsportsmed.uchc.edu/patientinfo/nutrition/creatine.html )
Quackwatch
This site is dedicated to debunking dubious medical claims. This article, posted in 1999, cites a number of studies into the possible effects of using creatine. Does the age of the data matter?
( http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/DSH/creatine.html )
NCAA
This online article outlines the danger and the appeal of nutritional supplements for teenaged athletes. Good thought-provoker for students who may be considering the pros and cons of supplements.
( http://www1.ncaa.org/membership/ed_outreach/nutrition-performance/about/articles/suppleme... )
TeenGrowth.com
This online article outlines safety issues and concerns regarding the use of creatine supplements. Includes overview of how creatine works.
( http://www.teengrowth.com/index.cfm?action=info_article&ID_article=1287&category=health&c... )
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3. List and research three therapeutic techniques that are used by physiotherapists. How do these treatments draw from our knowledge about how the body works?


Physiotherapy Techniques
Descriptions of various types of therapy techniques and their related areas of expertise.
( http://www.bcphysio.org/app/public/guide.html )
Chest Physiotherapy
Discusses airway clearance techniques.
( http://www.cheo.on.ca/english/9322a.shtml )
Canadian Physiotherapy Association
How physiotherapy helps.
( http://www.physiotherapy.ca/public.asp?WCE=C=47%7CK=223553%7CRefreshT=222436%7CRefreshS=L... )







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