Curated Video
Food's incredible journey
Follow the incredible journey of food inside the body. Life processes - Body systems - The digestive system Learning Points The digestive system breaks down food and extracts the nutrients. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning...
Curated Video
The intestines
Case study of the role of the intestines in digestion. Life processes - Body systems - The digestive system Learning Points The intestine is divided into the large and small intestine. Nutrients from food are absorbed into the...
Healthcare Triage
Can a Low Sugar Diet "Starve Cancer?"
Cancer is scary. And fear can lead us to try and find hope in some pretty dubious treatment suggestions. There's a myth circulating in internet health circles that eating a low-sugar diet can somehow starve the cancer and shrink tumors....
Curated Video
Breathing and Eating
Dr. Forrester teaches about your respiratory system and digestive system.
Curated Video
Advancements in Diabetes Treatment: Introducing the Artificial Pancreas
Researchers in Europe have developed the first closed loop patient-based insulin system, known as the artificial pancreas. This innovative technology aims to improve patient safety and reduce dependency on regular medical tests for...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Anatomy Masterclass: The Abdominal Cavity
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the anatomy of the abdominal cavity, ranging from it's musculoskeletal borders and internal anatomy, to different schemes for dividing the abdominal anatomy.
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes - What is Diabetes and How to Treat It #57
Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are both caused by problems with insulin. Learn the differences between the two and how we can treat them.
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - Digestive System #18
Learn what the digestive system does, how it works, the organs involved, and how the villi are adapted for absorbing nutrients.
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - Endocrine System & Hormones #59
The endocrine system is a collection of glands that secrete hormones. Learn all about the different glands you need to know, and how hormones work.
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - Digestive Enzymes #17
Learn how we digestive enzymes such as amylase, proteases and lipases to break down carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. We also cover where the enzymes are made and what they break each food group down to.
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - Control of Blood Glucose Concentration #56
Learn how the body controls it's blood glucose concentration using the hormones insulin and glucagon. We'll also see how these two hormones interact in a negative feedback loop.
Curated Video
Human Body: Digestive System
Dr. Forrester describes the body’s digestive system. She highlights each component of the system and explains how the mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, and the intestines work to process the food and liquids that we eat and drink.
Curated Video
The Human Pancreas Song! | KLT Anatomy
Let's learn about the anatomy of your pancreas!
Curated Video
The Human Body
The Human Body provides an overview of the main organ systems of the human body and reviews vital organ functions.
Curated Video
Why Do We Wake Up Hungry After Overeating?
We feel hungry even after overeating the previous night because through the night our blood sugar levels drop. The insulin released after the heavy meal causes the body to use up or store the glucose. Additionally, our stomach is empty...
Curated Video
The Digestive System
The Digestive System describes the functions of the organs in the digestive system, including the stomach, pancreas, and small and large intestines.
Curated Video
Digestive System
“Digestive System” identifies the parts and purposes of the human body’s digestive system.
Curated Video
Endocrine System: Glands and Hormones
This video was sponsored by Brilliant. To try everything Brilliant has to offer—free—for a full 30 days, visit http://brilliant.org/ScienceABC/. The first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant’s annual premium subscription. Your body...
Science Buddies
Model Artificial Pancreas Science Project
This video is a walk-through of the "Dealing with Diabetes: The Road to Developing an Artificial Pancreas" project at Science Buddies:...
Curated Video
High Five Facts - Endocrine System
This video explores five fun facts about endocrine system.
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Do We Keep The Pancreas Healthy?
This video is answering the question of how do we keep the pancreas healthy.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Job Does The Pancreas Do?
This video is answering the question of what job does the pancreas do.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Problems Can We Have With The Pancreas?
This video is answering the question of what problems can we have with the pancreas.