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UNIT 3: INTERNAL SYSTEMS AND REGULATION

Chapter 8: Respiratory System

8.0 Try This Activity
8.4 Disorders of the Respiratory System
Chaper 8 Review

 

 

8.0 Try This Activity

Estimation of VO2max from 9-minute run Performance   Page (281 )

From Maharishi International University, this is a journal article highlighting a study done on 18 healthy college men. The study is detailed and specific.

V02 Max   Page (281 )

Brian MacKenzie's Homepage. A private Web site with loads of information on VO2 Max and the factors that affect it. Tables of data for athletes in different sports are also provided.

VO2 Max   Page (281 )

This Web site from Sports Coach details exactly what VO2 max is and provides a number of different tests to determine VO2 max.

 

Olympic Athletes   Page (281 )

From the Burns Telecommunications Center, US Olympic Athlete are profiled on these pages. You will find information on physical characteristics, training, and habits of Olympic athletes. There is a brief definition of VO2max and you can compare the VO2max levels of male and female cross-country skiers with those of male and female ice hockey players.

8.4 Disorders of the Respiratory System

Tobacco and Health Issues   Page (302, EAI )

The Ontario Tobacco Research Unit provides current research information on tobacco and health issues. Access the back issues or archives for other research reports.It also has a great section on Tobacco legislation in Canada (Federal, Provincial, Smoking bylaws, etc). In addition, there are a variety of great links on related issues.

The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care: Tobacco Page (302, EAI )

Through the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care homepage there are two links about tobacco, or use the search engine for more specific information.

Why Not Let Tobacco Companies Pay for Events?  
Page (302, EAI )

From e.Peak, a Simon Fraser University student publication, an article published in April 2000 discussing the restriction of tobacco advertising and its impact on sponsored events.

 

Chaper 8 Review

Immune Regulation of Allergy Research   Page (315, #18 )

University of Manitoba Immunology Faculty homepage for Allen Becker providing a description of his research interests in his own words as well as a list of some of his publications. The site provides links to more sites on asthma and links to other faculty member home pages.

The Lung Association: Identifying Sick Homes with Sick Kids   Page (315, #18 )

This article provides information on Dr Allan Becker's research into asthma.

Allergy Information   Page (315, #18 )

Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America has asthma and allergy information for the general public as well as separate sections for kids and teens and health professionals. The "ask the Allergist" section will allow you to ask your own questions and get feedback from the experts.

Allergies, Allergens, and Asthma   Page (315, #18 )

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology provides both general public information and professional level information on allergies, allergens and asthma. Includes an excellent Media Information Hub section (may require Adobe Acrobat Reader)

Immune Regulation of Allergy Research   Page (315, #18 )

University of Manitoba Immunology Faculty homepage for Allen Becker providing a description of his research interests in his own words as well as a list of some of his publications. The site provides links to more sites on asthma and links to other faculty member home pages.