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 - Managing Food Needs and Environmental Considerations in the Nitrogen Cycle

Gain knowledge about the nitrogen cycle and assist a community restaurant owner in grasping the intricacies of sustainable crop cultivation. Simulate the movement of nitrogen through various cycle stages and strike a balance between food production and its environmental consequences.

Virtual Lab on the Theory of Continental Drift: Historical and Future Positions of Earths Continents

Unravel the enigma of continental drift as first uncovered by Alfred Wegener. Reconstruct the continental puzzle by examining various pieces of evidence and decipher the narrative they convey about the movement of continents over millions of years.

Virtual Lab: Utilizing a Yew Tree-Derived Toxic Compound in Cancer Therapy through Mitosis

Join a cell biology research team to explore the potential cancer therapy applications of a toxic compound found in yew trees. Immerse yourself in an animated representation of a human cell and utilize light and fluorescence microscopy to investigate the process of cell division.

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: Analytical Chemistry Skills Assessment through Purification and Separation of a Mixture

In this simulation, you will gain proficiency in employing various methods for isolating substances from a mixture. By leveraging the unique characteristics of each component, you will design and implement an experimental protocol to effectively segregate each compound.

Virtual Lab: Exploring Enzyme Kinetics

Explore Alcohol Flush Syndrome through the examination of Alcohol Dehydrogenase kinetics. Gain proficiency in spectrophotometer usage, conduct enzyme kinetics experiments, analyze data, and comprehend various inhibition mechanisms.

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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