This program explores the essential components and functions of the nervous system while also investigating the endocrine system. The following parts of the nervous system are illustrated through colorful graphics: brain, spinal cord,...

When learning about the structure of the human body, it's best to begin by learning about the types of tissues that are found within, since all of the organs are made of different combinations of these types of tissues. First up is...

We've already learned about hormones in the context of the endocrine system, but now let's get a closer look at how these influence the development of sexual characteristics as well as sexual behavior. How and when does this happen? How...

This series of videos takes students on a fascinating journey, following food as it travels through the digestive system. Clear animations illustrate the functions of the major digestive and excretory structures. Concepts and terminology...

This video explores the 3 primary classes of exocrine glands in the integumentary system: merocrine, apocrine, and sebaceous (holocrine) glands.

In this video, we discuss the functions of the oral cavity and its accessory organs (teeth, tongue, salivary glands).

Main organs of the endocrine system.

Sagittal section of the orbital cavity and eyeball.

The endocrine system is composed of glands that produce hormones to affect changes in distant target organs. It is crucial in maintaining homeostasis—balance—in the body. There are seven major endocrine glands scattered throughout the...

Sectional block diagram showing the different lingual papillae.

Characteristics of the parathyroid gland at the microscopic level.

A general definition of a gland and an overview of the major glands of the body.

This video provides an explanation of homeostasis. The video discusses the importance of homeostasis, particularly in relation to enzyme action and cell function, and provides examples of homeostasis in the human body, such as the...

It explains the basic structure, functions and types of epithelial tissue.

The video discusses the human endocrine system and how it works to coordinate hormonal communication between various organs in the body. It explains that the endocrine system consists of several glands located around the body that...

Structure of the penis and urethra seen on a longitudinal section.

Histological appearance of sweat glands.

Thyroid and parathyroid glands seen from the anterior and posterior views (12 structures).

Anatomy and function of the main organs of the digestive system.

This live-action video program is about the human digestive system. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...

You've probably heard of glands and hormones, especially since we learned a little about how hormones interact with receptors in the biochemistry series, but what are they in the greater context of human anatomy and physiology? Let's...

A hormone is a chemical messenger that is secreted (or released) into our bloodstream by specific organs known as glands. Hormones regulate (or control) many processes in our body, including blood glucose levels, water content in blood,...

From dogs to squirrels to elephants, we are familiar with many different mammals. This video explores some of the fascinating features of this amazing group of animals. Concepts and terminology: backbone, fur, warm-blooded, milk, and...

Students will learn the three main types of neurons and how they travel through the body's nerve network. Diagrams explain how information is received using our sensory organs and then processed by the central and peripheral nervous...