Virtual Lab: Exploring the Muscles Involved in Walking and Running - Skeletal Muscle

Explore the characteristics of two distinct types of skeletal muscle and assess their fiber composition. Employ histochemistry and force transduction techniques to draw comparisons between these muscles and gain insights into why you can sustain energy during extended walks but experience fatigue during short sprints.

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Learning Objectives

At the end of this simulation, you will be able to:
  • Gather and assess data concerning withdrawal reflex time within an acute pain model.
  • Examine and derive insights from patch clamp findings to compare the inhibitory effects of two sodium channel blockers on capsaicin-induced excitability.
  • Elucidate the reaction of a sensory receptor to chemical stimuli, both at the cellular and whole-organism levels.
  • Establish a voltage-clamp experimental setup, quantify and analyze variations in current elicited by chemical stimuli, and derive interpretations from the results.
  • Comprehend the classifications of sensory neurons and their diverse reactions to various stimuli.

How do virtual labs work?

Enhance students' involvement in science by immersing them in interactive learning scenarios. Create simulations for experiments, provide hands-on training in laboratory techniques, and convey theoretical concepts through captivating visual experiences to improve their overall long-term learning outcomes.

  • Access web-based simulations that are compatible with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, and iPads, eliminating the need for software installation.
  • Incorporate a teacher dashboard for automated grading and monitoring of student progress.
  • Utilize embedded quizzes to assist students in mastering scientific content.
  • Comprehensive repository of educational materials, including learning resources, lab reports, videos, theory pages, graphics, and more.

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Virtual Lab on Cellular Respiration Principles: Assessing Energy Expenditure During Physical Activity

Assist local basketball athletes in comprehending the conversion of their dietary intake into energy through the process of cellular respiration. Employ a mouse model to investigate the impact of exercise intensity on the utilization of oxygen and glucose.

Virtual Lab on Fundamental Cell Culture Techniques: Plating, Splitting, and Freezing Human Cells

Experience the dynamics of a cell culture laboratory firsthand. Acquire proficiency in applying aseptic techniques to safeguard your cell cultures from contamination, and delve into the essentials of maintaining their vitality.

Virtual Lab: Investigate the Mechanism of Action of a Diuretic Drug in Renal Physiology

Delve into the kidneys anatomy to unravel its diverse functions, while also investigating the mechanism behind a novel diuretic drug. This drug holds promise in averting hypertension.

Virtual Lab: Exploring Acidity and Alkalinity in Common Substances with Acids and Bases

Participate in the Acids and Bases Simulation with Marie and delve into the fundamental concepts of these crucial chemical compounds. Assess the pH levels of chemical solutions and apply your newfound knowledge to analyze acid-base mixtures.

Virtual Lab - Exploring the Anatomy of the Respiratory System: Assisting in System Restoration

Explore the upper and lower respiratory tracts structure and functions as you reconstruct a damaged model of the respiratory system. Trace the path of air from the nasal cavity to the alveoli on an informative journey.

Virtual Lab: Exploring the Cardio-Respiratory Physiology of Deep and Prolonged Dives in Seals

Observe three dives undertaken by a Weddell seal in the Antarctic region to determine the duration it can remain submerged while utilizing its stored oxygen reserves.

LMS Integration

imaginX seamlessly integrates with leading LMS (Learning Management Systems), enabling educators to track student performance and allowing students to maintain their work records. It is compatible with popular platforms such as Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, Google Classroom, Schoology, Sakai, Brightspace/D2L, and can also be used independently of an LMS.

Platform Features

Unlimited users faculty & students
Unlimited users faculty & students
Simulations
Simulations
Pedagogy Experts
Pedagogy Experts
Gamification
Gamification
Multiplayer
Multiplayer
Networking
Networking
Assignments
Assignments
Auto Grading
Auto Grading
AI
AI
LMS Integartion
LMS Integartion
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