Institute of Human Anatomy
Exploring the Oldest and Youngest Body in Our Anatomy Lab: Surprises and Discoveries
In this video, the presenter discusses the oldest and youngest body in their anatomy lab, which has been there for nearly ten years. The body died from colorectal cancer that metastasized to the liver. The presenter also discusses some...
The Noted Anatomist
Parasympathetics GI
A brief video tutorial on parasympathetic innervation of the GI tract.
JJ Medicine
Weird Symptoms of Tapeworm Infection (Skin, Psychological, Neurological)
Weird Symptoms of Tapeworm Infection (Skin, Psychological, Neurological) Tapeworms are parasites that infect the gastrointestinal tract in humans. Many species infect humans, with each species causing many similar symptoms, but also many...
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Anatomy and Function of the Gallbladder
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the anatomy of the gallbladder, and answers some of the most common gallbladder questions: Where is the gallbladder? What does the gallbladder do? What are gallstones?...
Professor Dave Explains
A Closer Look at the Digestive Tract
We've already learn a lot about the digestive system, which is comprised of the gastrointestinal tract and some accessory organs. But just as we've done for the heart and the brain, let's get a better sense of what this system really...
Professor Dave Explains
The Digestive System
We eat food every day, and most of us are aware that we do this so that our body can absorb nutrients that are inside the food, which we need to stay alive. But how does this work? What goes inside the body in between the time we put a...
Curated Video
be Well: Comedian Loni Love reveals a secret that changed her life & improved her health
She's a comedian, a TV host, an actress and an author. Loni Love has been entertaining us for decades, sharing her life on stage with millions of fans. Her life has undergone some major transformations recently, including surgery and a...
Curated Video
When is gallbladder surgery not necessary
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal suggests that a rush to remove the gallbladder when dealing with stones may not always be necessary. Our health columnist Doctor Raj Bhardwaj explains.
Curated Video
Quebecers with respiratory illnesses urged to stay home due to overcrowded ERs
Emergency rooms across Quebec are experiencing overcrowding. The occupancy rate at Montreal ERs surging to 145 per cent on Tuesday, according to Quebec health officials, who are asking people with respiratory illnesses like the flu or...
Curated Video
CHINA: SNAKE MEAT DISHES (V)
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VOICED BY: Richard Vaughan
The Chinese are proud of their food and the amazing variety of meat and vegetable dishes on offer.
On the eve of China's lunar new year many people in Beijing gather to celebrate in their...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Accessory Organs: Pancreas, Gallbladder, Liver: Lesson 6
This lesson will introduce the role of the pancreas, gallbladder and liver in digestion. It is 6 of 10 in the series titled "Accessory Organs: Pancreas, Gallbladder, Liver."
Crash Course
Crash Course A&p #35: Digestive System, Part 3
Nachos are great - if you are among the lucky ones whose body can digest them. When digestion goes according to plan, the small intestine performs most of your chemical digestion in the duodenum, while accessory organs including the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biliary Tree
The biliary tree (also known as the biliary tract or biliary system) is comprised of the gallbladder, liver and bile ducts. These structures produce, store, and release bile to the small intestines, where it aids in the digestion of...