Crash Course
Tissues, Part 1: Crash Course A&P
In this episode of Crash Course Anatomy & Physiology, Hank gives you a brief history of histology and introduces you to the different types and functions of your body's tissues. -- Table of Contents: Nervous, Muscle, Epithelial &...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How blood pressure works - Wilfred Manzano
If you lined up all the blood vessels in your body, they'd be 60 thousand miles long. And every day, they carry the equivalent of over two thousand gallons of blood to the body's tissues. What effect does this pressure have on the walls...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Sajan Saini: How light technology is changing medicine
It's an increasingly common sight in hospitals around the world: a nurse measures our height, weight, blood pressure, and attaches a glowing plastic clip to our finger. Suddenly, a digital screen reads out the oxygen level in our...
Crash Course
The Integumentary System, Part 1 - Skin Deep: Crash Course A&P
Anatomy & Physiology continues with a look at your biggest organ - your skin. -- Table of Contents: All About Skin 0:22 Epidermis, Dermis, & Hypodermis 1:30 Melanin And Keratin Cells 2:15 Ensure You Get A Good Tattoo 8:01
Debunked
These Survival Myths Could Actually Get You Killed
Our love of reckless recreation, and our fascination with ‘lost in the wilderness’ movies means that almost all of us could reel off at least a few survival tactics. The trouble is, are they reliable or could some of them actually make...
Curated Video
Developing Vaccines to Target Cancer's Blood Vessels
Researchers at the University of Nottingham are developing a groundbreaking vaccine that harnesses the power of the immune system to fight cancer. By stimulating the immune response and targeting the blood vessels that nourish tumors,...
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Bone structure made easy!
Every bone in our body is different. They all have different structures and can be divided into several types, depending on shape, size and function.
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Blood pressure
The pressure that blood exerts against the walls of blood vessels. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
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Hyperventilating
Breathing faster or deeper than necessary. It can happen voluntarily, or as a result of panic or excitement, or due to a medical condition. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
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Alveoli
Microscopic air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange takes place between blood and the atmosphere. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
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Bones
Bones are living, growing tissues. What are they made of and how do they develop from young to old? Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. Bones support the body and protect vital organs. When you are born you have around 300 bones,...
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Little Breathers
Find out how humans can overcome biological responses to hold their breath underwater for several minutes. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. When we hold our breaths, our lungs signal the brain to start breathing again. The human...
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Introduction to the Brain
What does the brain look like and what does it actually do? What specific functions do the brain stem, cerebellum and cerebrum control? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The brain is the most complex object in the known Universe....
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The First Brain Surgeon
Today, 90% of brain surgery patients survive, with thanks to the work of Cushing, the world's first brain surgeon. A look at his techniques and how they have influenced modern brain surgery. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Dr...
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The circulatory system – Did you know?
Did you know that veins, arteries and capillaries carry blood all over your body? Life processes - Body systems - The circulatory system Learning Points There are 100,000 km of blood vessels in the human body. A Twig Tidbit Film - Did...
Curated Video
The Heart - Circulatory System
Explanation of the circulatory system. Life processes - Body systems - The circulatory system Learning Points The heart is a strong muscle that pumps blood throughout the body. Arteries and veins carry blood around the body. A Twig...
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Bizarre Bodily Behaviors Explained
Why do we sneeze when we look at the sun? What causes the red-eye effect in photos? This segment explores peculiar involuntary responses of the human body, offering scientific explanations for these common yet often misunderstood...
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Understanding Pain: The Body's Alarm System
Explore the sophisticated mechanisms behind pain, a crucial alert system that protects us from harm. This video dives into various experiments and explanations that unravel how our body detects and reacts to pain, from quick reflex...
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Debunking Health Myths: Right Responses to Common Medical Situations
Join our team of experts as they tackle common health myths and reveal the correct actions to take in everyday medical scenarios. Learn the best practices for managing nosebleeds, fevers, and choking incidents, ensuring you know how to...
Curated Video
Learn How Skin Heals!
Let's learn the process your body goes through to help your skin heal!
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Revolutionary Stem Cell Therapy Offers Hope to Heart Disease Patients
This video highlights a groundbreaking stem cell therapy for heart disease developed by Peravite in Thailand. The treatment involves injecting adult stem cells from the patient's own blood into the heart, leading to the growth of new...
Wonderscape
Giraffe Biology and Physiology
This video delves into the extraordinary anatomy of giraffes, focusing on their large hearts and intricate circulatory system, which is essential for pumping blood to their lofty heads. It also covers their impressive lung capacity,...
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The Life-Saving Medication Bag: A 5-Year-Old's Journey with Pulmonary Vascular Disease
This video tells the inspiring story of Reese, a 5-year-old boy with pulmonary vascular disease. Despite the challenges he faces due to his condition, Reese leads a relatively normal life thanks to a breakthrough medication bag that...
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Revolutionizing Tissue Engineering: Using Microvascular Beds for Stem Cell Therapy
This video discusses the promising potential of stem cell medicine in treating various diseases but highlights a key challenge faced by scientists in creating extensive blood supply systems for engineered tissues.