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NIH: Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases - National Resource Center
Learn
more about bone metabolism at this site of the NIH. In your
Science Journal, describe the two activities that characterize
bone metabolism and the biochemical tests that can be used to
measure them.
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Your
Muscles
Access
this site to learn more about your muscles. What is the strongest
muscle in the human body? Take the quiz to test your knowledge.
The
Mayo Clinic Nutrition Center
Follow
the link to this site of the Mayo Clinic for more information
about human nutrition. Click on the link to take the quizzes,
and test your knowledge in several areas. Find out how eating
out can affect your diet by taking the fast food quizzes.
The
Food Guide Pyramid
Visit
this USDA site to find information about how to choose foods
for a balanced diet. Click on specific parts of the diagram
for examples and details about servings.
The
Heart: An Online Exploration
Visit
this site for an interactive exploration into the workings
of the heart. During what stage of human development is the
heart not the size of the fist? Take the Blood I.Q. test to
check your knowledge.
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