Research Guides: BIOL 1409 Biology for Non-Science Majors II: 3D Models

The models below come from the Interactive Science from Gale database.

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3D Interactive Models

Bone
Composed primarily of a non-living matrix of calcium salts and a living matrix of collagen fibers, bone is the major component that makes up the human skeleton.
Brain
The human brain is a 3 lb (1.4 kg) structure that contains up to one trillion nerve cells.
Digestive System
The digestive system is a group of organs that convert food into absorbable chemicals that are then used to provide energy for growth and repair.
Ear
The ear is responsible for hearing and balance. It consists of the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear.
Eye
The eye transforms light waves into visual images.
Eye (Cross Section)
This presentation looks at the cross-section of the eyeball.
Female Reproductive System
The female reproductive system produces female gametes (eggs), provides a place for eggs to be fertilized by sperm, houses a developing fetus, and gives birth to offspring.
Heart
Located in the thoracic cavity, the heart is a four-chambered muscular organ that provides the primary force moving blood through the circulatory system.
Human Skull
The skull is the bony structure that encases the brain and houses the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
Lungs
The lungs are a pair of organs located inside the rib cage. The lungs are the location where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide gases occurs.
Male Reproductive System
The main tasks of the male reproductive system are to produce and transport sperm cells.
Mouth
The mouth is the part of the digestive system where digestion begins. The major components of the mouth shown here are the teeth, the gums, the tongue, and the palate.
Skeleton
The skeletal system is the framework of hard, articulated structures that provides physical support, attachment for muscles, and protection of vital structures in the human body.
Skin
The skin, part of the integumentary system, works with related structures to cover and protect the body.
Spinal Cord
The spinal cord is the principle route for the passage of sensory information to and from the brain.
Urinary System
The urinary system is the collection of organs and structures that function in the removal of waste material from the body. It also regulates blood volume and levels of electrolytes.

Coral Reef Ecosystem
About 33 percent of all marine life revolves around coral reefs.
Desert Ecosystem
A desert is a land area characterized by an arid climate. Temperatures can be very hot during the day but quite cold at night.
Ecological Pyramid
An ecological pyramid is an illustration of the way that energy flows through organisms in an ecosystem. It depicts the different trophic levels of producers and consumers.
Freshwater Ecosystem
Freshwater ecosystems are found in lakes, ponds, and rivers. They are inhabited by a diverse group of organisms.
Rainforest Ecosystem
A rainforest is a forest with high rainfall, at least 60 inches (1500 mm) per year. Most rainforests are found in tropical regions. They have consistently high temperatures year-round.

Plant Cell
Plant cells have some features that are different from those of animal cells, such as the cell wall, chloroplasts, and a vacuole.
Bean Seed
Seeds are the result of sexual reproduction, formed when pollen from the male part of a plant fertilizes the ovules of the female parts of a plant.
Cactus
Cacti are perennials that are adapted to living in very dry climates. They are common desert plants.
Corn
Corn, Zea mays, is a flowering plant in the grass family and one of the world’s most important crop plants.
Corn Kernel
A corn kernel is the seed of a corn plant. It is also the corn that we eat; it grows on a corn cob.
Corn Seedling
A corn seedling is a young corn plant. It is one of the most important crop plants.
Eudicot
Eudicots are angiosperms, or flowering plants, a group that includes many familiar trees, shrubs, and herbs.
Geranium
A geranium is a flowering plant found throughout tropical and temperate regions.
Ginkgo Tree
The ginkgo, or maidenhair tree, is a tall, hardy tree known for its fan-shaped leaves that turn bright yellow in the autumn.
Leaf Cross Section
A leaf is a plant organ that functions in photosynthesis, transpiration, and in cellular respiration.
Mushroom
Amanita muscaria, also known as fly amanita, is a mushroom that grows throughout the northern hemisphere.
Orchid
An orchid is a perennial flowering plant in the monocot family Orchidaceae.
Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria capture sunlight and use it to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugars. Plants use these sugars to grow and power their metabolic processes.
Pine Cone
A pine cone is the reproductive organ of a pine tree.
Wheat
Wheat is a cereal grain grown for food around the world.