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Dr. Rob Winn
Department of Biology
Northern Michigan University

Phone: (906) 227-2340

Contact me by e-mail at:  rwinn@nmu.edu

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My teaching interests are in the areas of anatomy, physiology and endocrinology.  My research interests are in the areas of reproductive endocrinology.  Current research projects include examination of hormonal control of cervical softening prior to parturition.

Classes:

BI 201 Human Anatomy

EXAMPLE EXAM 1

EXAMPLE EXAM 2

EXAMPLE EXAM 3

EXAMPLE EXAM 4

    Lecture notes for exam 1:

Anatomical Terms - notes covering anatomical terms, positions, planes etc.

Integumentary System - outline of lecture notes covering the integumentary system

General Bone Anatomy - microscopic to gross bone anatomy

    Lecture notes for exam 2:

General Muscle Anatomy - general anatomy of striated and smooth muscle

Movements

Cardiovascular System: The Heart - Anatomy of the heart and associated structures

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels - Anatomy of the arteries, capillaries and veins

    Lecture notes for exam 3:

Lymphatic System - anatomy and function of the lymphatic system

Nervous System - General anatomy of the nervous system, anatomy of the spinal cord and spinal nerves

Brain Anatomy - Anatomy of the brain and the cranial nerves

Respiratory System - Anatomy of the structures found in the respiratory system

    Lecture notes for exam 4:

Digestive System - Anatomy of the digestive tract and the associated digestive organs

Urinary System - Anatomy of the urinary system with special emphasis on the structure of the kidney.

Reproductive System - Anatomy of the male and female reproductive system.

 

BI 202 Human Physiology

 Winter 2002 Syllabus

Winter 2002 Laboratory Syllabus

Lab Handouts
Lab 1 - Diffusion Lab 7 - Cardiac Physiology
Lab 2 - RBC Permeability Lab 9 - Electrocardiogram
Lab 3 - Reflexes and Special Senses Lab 10 - Respiration
Lab 4 - LabScribe Lab 12 - Urinary Physiology
Lab 6 - Muscle Physiology Lab 13 - Digestion

Lab Driver Download

Labscribe download

Practice Exam #1

Practice Exam #2

Practice Exam #3

Practice Exam #4

BI 425 Endocrinology

Fall 2000 Syllabus and Research Paper Guidelines

BI 511 Advanced Animal Physiology

Winter 2001 Syllabus and Research Guidelines

 

Recent Publications

Sparks DW, Choate JR, Winn RJ 1999 Observations on reproduction in three species of bats.  The Prairie Naturalist 31:245-248

Sherman GB, Lund LA, Bunick D, Winn RJ 1997 Characterization and phylogenetic significance of rhinoceros luteinizing hormone beta (LHb) subunit mRNA structure, cDNA sequence, and gene copy number. Gene 95:131-139

Min G, Hartzog MG, Jennings RL, Winn RJ, Sherwood OD 1997 Evidence that endogenous relaxin promotes growth of the vagina and uterus during pregnancy in gilts. Endocrinology 138:560-565

Zaleski HM, Winn RJ, Jennings RL, Sherwood OD 1996 Effects of relaxin on lactational performance in ovariectomized gilts. Biology of Reproduction 55:671-675

Zaleski HM, Winn RJ, Jennings RL, Dziuk PJ, Sherwood OD 1995 Effects of relaxin administration in early gestation or prior to mating on uterine length and fetal survival in gilts. Biology of Reproduction 52:1389-1394

Winn RJ, Baker MD, Sherwood OD 1994 Individual and combined effects of relaxin, estrogen and progesterone in ovariectomized gilts. I. Effects on the growth, softening and histologic properties of the cervix. Endocrinology 135:1241-1249

Winn RJ, Baker MD, Merle C, Sherwood OD 1994 Individual and combined effects of relaxin, estrogen and progesterone in ovariectomized gilts. II. Effects on mammary development. Endocrinology 135:1250-1255

Winn RJ, O'Day-Bowman MB, Sherwood OD 1993 Hormonal control of the cervix in pregnant gilts. IV. Relaxin promotes changes in the histological characteristics of the cervix that are associated with cervical softening during late pregnancy in gilts. Endocrinology 133:121-128

            Hurley WL, Doane RM, O'Day-Bowman MB, Winn RJ, Mojonnier LE, Sherwood OD 1991 Effect of relaxin on mammary development in ovariectomized pregnant gilts. Endocrinology 128:1285-1290

 O'Day-Bowman MB, Winn RJ, Dziuk PJ, Lindley ER, Sherwood OD 1991 Hormonal control of the cervix in pregnant gilts. III. Relaxin's influence on cervical biochemical properties in ovariectomized hormone-treated gilts. Endocrinology 129:1967-1976

O'Day MB, Winn RJ, Easter RA, Dziuk PJ, Sherwood OD 1989 Hormonal control of the cervix in pregnant gilts. II. Relaxin promotes changes in the physical properties of the cervix in ovariectomized hormone-treated gilts. Endocrinology 125:3004-3013