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OMSI Exhibits

OMSI life science exhibits include Amazing Feats of Aging and Danger-ous Decibels exhibits. Visitors can also check out OMSI’s newest exhibit, Every Body Eats.

OHSU Ask-An-Expert

OHSU health professionals, students and teachers will staf ask-an-expert ki-osks in the exhibit, answering questions about BODY WORLDS 3 and discussing related health and wellness topics.

OHSU Exhibits

OHSU exhibits will cover numerous health topics. OHSU Medical profes-sionals will be on hand to talk about weekly topics and provide posters and pamphlets.

Acumed Display

View a full-size skeleton featuring Acumed’s unique products for repairing bone fractures. A video screen will show animations of the surgical procedures used to insert Acumed’s metal plates, screws, pins and other devices.

Strawberry DNA Extraction:

Learn about DNA in a fun, hands-on activity that lets you extract genetic material from strawberries.

In Between the Neck and Belt:

Where else can you get answers to questions like “Where is my spleen”? Work with a hands-on model of the human torso to answer questions about internal organs and how they work together.

The Brain: Explore a model of the human brain and learn how difer-ent areas of the brain control the diferent parts of your body, as well as your thoughts and skills.

The Lungs: Ever wonder how our lungs work? Explore a model lung and learn how the lungs and muscles work together to bring us the oxygen we need to live.

Circulatory System:

Did you know our body contains a highly coordinated system of super-freeways, two-lane roads and one-lane dirt paths? Explore the circulatory system in a hands-on demonstration of oxygen and food delivery and retrieval.

The Parasite Factor:

Did you know more than 187 kinds of bacteria live on you? Explore the abundance of wildlife that like to call you home in this fun demonstration exposing us to the many creatures in and on us, from eyebrow mites to in-ternal worms.

The Length of Your Innards:

Learn how long such vital organs as the small intestine are, in the frame of a fve-foot-tall model human.

Live Demonstrations at OMSI

OMSI educators will be giving live demonstrations throughout the day throughout the museum, including:

OMSI, OHSU and Acumed are hosting a number of inter-active BODY WORLDS 3 activities designed to inform and entertain exhibit visitors. Activities include:

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OMSI and OHSU