Human Physiology Lab

Human Physiology Simulation: Body Systems in Action

This human physiology simulation models the functional dynamics of major organ systems — cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and endocrine — showing how they work together to maintain homeostasis. Students can alter physiological variables such as heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen demand during exercise, and hormone levels, then observe how feedback loops restore balance. It bridges anatomy and physiology by connecting structural features to their measurable functional consequences.

What you can do in this simulation

• Simulate the cardiac cycle and observe how stroke volume and heart rate determine cardiac output
• Track oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange across the alveoli during breathing
• Adjust blood pressure and watch baroreceptor reflexes activate to restore normal range
• Model kidney filtration, reabsorption, and urine concentration as plasma composition changes
• Explore hormonal feedback — insulin/glucagon, ADH, cortisol — in response to physiological challenges

Concepts covered

homeostasis · cardiovascular physiology · respiratory system · renal function · endocrine feedback · organ systems

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