We've covered macrophages, dendritic cells, and neutrophils, so let's move on the mast cells. These are examples of granulocytes, and they are involved in a variety of immune responses. Let's get a closer look now!

In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses 5 organs/structures that human beings can live without.

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- What differen
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- The difference between embryonic stem cells and a

dult stem cells


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We've covered macrophages and dendritic cells, so let's move on to neutrophils. These are the most abundant white blood cells, and they act as the first line of defense in innate immunity. How do they form, and what do they do...

Is it possible that psychedelics brought about human language, our huge brains, and essentially all elements of our modern culture? Well, I made a video recently about what psychedelics do in the brain, but a lot of you felt bothered by...

Anemia is a condition where the body doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells. Iron-deficiency anemia is a type of anemia that develops if you don't have enough iron in your body. In this video, I explain the pathophysiology, what...

This video provides an introduction to stem cells, exploring what they are, the different types that exist, and their potential uses in both plants and humans. The video describes the unique abilities of embryonic and adult stem cells,...

With the basic functions of immune cells covered, we are now ready to go through all the different types of immune cells, and talk a little bit about what they all do. Again, each type will get its own tutorial later in the series, but...

We've talked about how immune cells communicate with one another using cytokines and chemokines, but we have not yet gone into detail regarding these soluble protein signals. What are the names of these molecules, which include...

In this video, we will discuss the major parts of long bones. Then we take a look at the histology of compact (cortical) and spongy (trabecular) bone.<br/>

Aaron is talking to Dr. Rafat Abonour about multiple myleoma. Multiple myeloma is a cancer that forms in white blood cells, and Dr. Abonour tells Aaron about how the disease affects patients, and the cutting edge of research into...

Medical Terminology | The Basics and Anatomy | Practice Problems Set 2



Medical Terminology, Practice Problems Set 2 for The Basics and Anatomy Lessons. 21 More Medical Terminology Practice Problems to help you bring together...

Gordon Matta-Clark (1943 - 1978) was one of the most influential artists of his generation, and was also the brainchild behind the infamous BONE MEAL in 1971 at the artist-run Food restaurant in New York City's SoHo neighborhood. He...

This video provides an overview of stem cells, including what they are, different types of stem cells (embryonic, adult, and plant meristem), and their potential uses in medicine and plant cloning. The video explains how stem cells can...

The technologies that fuel NASA's exploration don't just stay in space. They benefit humanity in everyday life — sometimes in surprising ways, like how a NASA communications engineer helped create a system that freezes bone marrow.

In this video, we discuss the basic idea of clonal selection.

Researchers from the University of Miami have made a breakthrough in using stem cells to repair hearts damaged from heart attack. The study found that stem cells donated by strangers were just as safe and effective as patients' own cells...

The Bete Noire of Big Pharma is making a comeback – this time as a treatment for Blood Cancers. Thalidomide is the drug best known for causing deformities in thousands of children in Europe and the USA, but in May 2006, the U.S. Food and...

Lesson on Anemia: Diagnosis and Causes. Anemia is defined as a decrease in RBC mass, with reduced hemoglobin and/or hematocrit. There are a many various causes of Anemia, and looking at the mean corpuscular volume (MCV) is helpful in...

Lesson on Thrombocytopenia: Approach to Causes. Thrombocytopenia is defined as a low platelet count of less than 150x10^9/L. Signs and symptoms of thrombocytopenia include mucocutaneous bleeding, epistaxis, heavy menstrual bleeding and...

Anemia of Chronic Disease | Causes, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Anemia of Chronic Disease is a hematological condition involving low levels of hemoglobin (red blood cells) due to chronic...

This video explores the functions of bones beyond providing structure and support. It takes a deep dive into the inside of bones, discussing the different types of bone tissue and their roles in maintaining health and wellness. The video...

Tyler Malek of Salt and Straw, a Portland, Oregon hand-crafted ice cream shop has two reasons to celebrate. Not only did they open their first store a year-ago, outgrowing their city food cart where they began, their business has been so...

In this video, we discuss how blood cells are made - everything from red blood cells to white blood cells and platelets.