Research Guides: Biology: Circulation, Respiration, Digestion, Excretion

Anatomy of the Human Circulatory System
Explanation written by John Kimball of how the blood, heart and pulmonary system, vessels, and exchange organs all work together.

Respiratory System
A Quizlet page that lists and explains different parts of the respiratory system.
the lung association: Respiratory System
A handy diagram and explanation of each of the parts of the respiratory system and how they work to keep you breathing properly.

Your digestive system and how it works
A great overview of how human digestive system functions by the National Institute of Diabetes. Each concept relevant to the system is broken down into sections such as why digestion is important, digestive juices in each organ, digestive control, etc.

The Excretory System
Discusses how the excretory system regulates the chemical composition of body fluids by removing metabolic wastes and retaining the proper amounts of water, salts, and nutrients. Written by Michael Farabee, Ph.D.
The digestive and excretory systems: Khan Academy
An easy to follow explanation of both of these systems and how they work together.

Practice Exercises

Circulatory System Quiz
An excellent resource to practice questions on the Circulatory System.
Introductory Respiratory System Quiz
A great website that provides practice questions on the Respiratory System.
Simple Multiple Choice - Digestive System
This webpage is a great resource for students trying to test their knowledge of the Digestive System.
Test yourself - Urinary System
This web link provides multiple methods (Flashcards, Essay Questions, Interactive Questions and Matching Exercises to test your knowledge on the Urinary/Excretory System.