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3 Foods You Should Eat Every Day
Howcast - Learn about the three foods you should eat every day from nutrition expert Alex Jamieson in this Howcast video.
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Best & Worst Foods for Digestion
Howcast - Learn about the best and worst foods for digestion from gastroenterologist Lisa Ganjhu, M.D. in this Howcast video about stomach problems.
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7 Facts about Sulcata Tortoise aka African Spurred Tortoise
Howcast - Learn seven cool facts about sulcata tortoises, aka African spurred tortoises, from reptile and amphibian expert Jungle Bob in this Howcast video.
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How to Understand the Human Body Systems
You don't have to be a doctor to know the skin you're in. Find out what each body system does to get a better understanding of what's really going on inside of you.
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The Link Between Bad Posture and Health Issues and Weight Gain
Bad posture has been found to be linked to various health issues and weight gain. This video transcription discusses the impact of bad posture on digestion, hormonal imbalance, physical discomfort, and emotional eating habits....
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Phylum Echinodermata Part 2: Body Systems
Continuing our study of the echinoderms, let's take a look at their body systems, especially the water vascular system and endoskeleton. What else can we say about their general anatomy and physiology? How do sea stars and sea urchins...
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Systems Approach to Management
Dr. Kyle Huff explains what is the Systems Approach to Management.
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Calories
A quiet day at the Lunch Lab is ruined when Fast Food Freddy challenges Professor Fizzy to a cook-off. Sully takes us on a ride to the stomach so he can refill his cab’s energy levels, and Freezer Burn warns about the side effects of...
Science ABC
Gut Microbiome Explained in Simple Words
The gut microbiome are the trillions of microorganisms – primarily bacteria, but also fungi, viruses and protists – that live inside your digestive system. Scientists are discovering that these microbes are vital for us to live healthy...
Science ABC
Digestive System: Ingestion to Egestion Explained in Simple Words
The digestive system is the system that helps us break down the food we eat to its basic nutrients so that our body can use those nutrients to get energy. The digestive system is composed of the long continuous alimentary tract or...
Science ABC
Why Does Pooping Feel 'Good?'
The satisfaction, relief, and even pleasure you feel after a good pooping session is due to the stimulation of two nerves: the pudendal nerve and the vagus nerve. Both have slightly different effects, but together, they contribute to...
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Appendix
A small, tube-like organ in the human body, attached to the start of the large intestine, and which appears to serve no useful function. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images...
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Peristalsis
Wave-like muscle contractions, such as those used to move food through the digestive system. 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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Digestion
The mechanical and chemical breakdown of food in the body into simpler chemicals that can be absorbed and used in its metabolism. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
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Burps and Farts
A look at the biological functions that produce burps and farts. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. Burps are caused when swallowed air forces open the stomach sphincter and travels up the oesophagus. Farts are caused when swallowed...
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Food Basics: Proteins
Proteins are at the root of virtually all bodily functions, from growth to metabolism to transporting oxygen around the body. Learn how your body makes or ingests all the protein you need. Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning...
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The digestive system – Did you know?
Did you know that parent birds often carry back food for their young in their beaks and mouths? Life processes - Body systems - The digestive system Learning Points Some birds partially digest food before feeding it to their chicks. A...
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You are one big chemical reaction
Did you know you are one big walking talking chemical reaction? Material processes - Changing materials - Chemical reactions Learning Points Chemical reactions happen inside the human body. Respiration is a chemical reaction that...
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Living Things: Human Body Systems
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Identify some human body systems and their importance.9430
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Cell Differentiation and Organismal Complexity
Explore the process of cell differentiation and how cells specialize to perform various functions in animals and plants. Learn how cells organize into tissues, which in turn form organs and organ systems, allowing organisms to perform...
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Breathing and Eating
Dr. Forrester teaches about your respiratory system and digestive system.
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Why Does Pooping Feel 'Good?'
The satisfaction, relief, and even pleasure you feel after a good pooping session is due to the stimulation of two nerves: the pudendal nerve and the vagus nerve. Both have slightly different effects, but together, they contribute to...
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Duck Anatomy and Adaptability: A Detailed Exploration
This video offers an in-depth look at ducks, focusing on their physical features and adaptations. It highlights their plumage, molting, waterproofing, and sensory abilities, along with their proficiency in swimming, diving, and flying....
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Harnessing the Power of Beneficial Bacteria
Delve into the world of beneficial bacteria and their crucial role in our lives. Discover how these good bacteria aid in food digestion, help maintain a balanced digestive system, and even produce essential vitamins like vitamin K. Learn...