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 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 : Understanding Acid and Base Principles - Prevent Submerging in an Acidic Lake!

Within an advanced laboratory, a robotic assistant will guide you in assessing the acidity of a lake composed of acid on an exoplanet. This experience will teach you how to measure the acidity and alkalinity of various substances.

Virtual Lab - Organic Compound Identification through Spectroscopy: How Quickly Can You Solve It?

Embark on the task of scrutinizing the spectra from four vital analytical methods, including Mass Spectrometry, Infrared Spectroscopy, Proton NMR, and Carbon-NMR, to deduce the structure of an unfamiliar organic compound.

Virtual Lab for Confocal Microscopy

Participate in our virtual confocal microscopy laboratory to acquire skills in capturing precise confocal micrographs and creating 3D renderings. Apply this expertise to help diagnose and combat a perplexing plant disease affecting your uncles crops.

Virtual Lab: Exploring Mechanisms and Resonances in Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

Enter the virtual classroom and unravel the mysteries of electrophilic aromatic substitution. Investigate the reaction mechanism, the impact of activating and deactivating groups, and the stability of various resonance structures. Can you assist in crafting the ideal perfume?

Exploring Intestinal Glucose Transport: Virtual Lab for Mouse Intestine Diagnosis

Invert a mouse intestine and utilize it as a means to investigate glucose transport, aiming to identify the underlying issue in an infants health.

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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