a foundation level interactive tutorial covering the regulation, release and function of thyroid hormones and associated clinical disorders
David Dewhurst and David Davies
The highly interactive program is designed to teach the basic physiology
of the thyroid hormones and covers:
- location and structure of the thyroid glands,
- synthesis, release ,transport and mechanism of action of the thyroid hormones,
- function of the thyroid hormones T3 and T4,
- principal abnormalities of thyroid function - hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
High quality colour graphics are used extensively throughout the program and features such as animation and a Hypertext facility are used to enhance student learning. The program is highly interactive and uses several features to promote this. For example students are required to:
(i) label diagrams by "dragging" labels from a list and "dropping" them into the box corresponding to the correct position on the diagram,
(ii) answer a variety of questions included in each section. These may be multiple choice, selecting correct phrases from a list to complete a statement, and true/false questions with feedback.
Language Versions: English
Hardware Requirements: Windows: Intel Pentium II 450MHz or faster processor (or equivalent), 128MB of RAM; Microsoft Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Server 2003
Macintosh: PowerPC G3 500MHz or faster processor, 128MB of RAM; Mac OS X
Recommended Browser Software: Windows: Internet Explorer; Macintosh: Safari or Firefox; Both: Adobe Flash Player plug-in, version 8 or higher
Target Audience: First year undergraduates from a range of biological science, medical and health-related courses. The material covers approximately two hours of lectures to first year students) and would occupy students for 2-4 hours of fairly intensive study. May also be suitable for good high school students.
Price: £250 (multiuser, educational license)
ISBN 1-874758-34-4
©2008 Sheffield Bioscience Programs
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