Curated Video
Following Digestion of a Meal - Section 35.1
In this lecture, I first deal with the functions of the digestive system. We then take a journey through the digestive system by following your food from your mouth all the way through your body and even through the elimination of...
Visual Learning Systems
Healthy Nervous and Endocrine Systems: the Endocrine System
This program explores the essential components and functions of the nervous system while also investigating the endocrine system. The following parts of the nervous system are illustrated through colorful graphics: brain, spinal cord,...
Curated Video
The Role of Insulin and Glycogen in Blood Glucose Control and Diabetes
The video discusses the regulation of blood glucose concentration by the pancreas and the roles of insulin and glycogen in maintaining normal levels. The video also talks about the two types of diabetes and their treatment options,...
Catalyst University
Pharmacology of Diabetes Mellitus | Mechanisms of Action
In this video, we explore the mechanisms of action of the major drugs that are used to control diabetes mellitus. Insulin therapy will be discussed in a separate video, so this video includes all other major medications.
Catalyst University
Type I vs Type II Diabetes EXPLAINED
In this video, we will explore the differences between type I and type II diabetes mellitus after reviewing the normal physiology.
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...
msvgo
Auto-Immune Disorders
It describes the cause for autoimmune disorders and lists some common auto-immune diseases.
Mazz Media
Digestion (Mechanical and Chemical)
In this live-action program viewers will learn that mechanical and Chemical digestion Is the process of turning food into its component chemicals. Students will come to understand The first step in digestion is ingestion of food into the...
Curated Video
How Insulin and Glucagon Control Blood Glucose Concentration
This video explains how the body regulates blood glucose levels through the hormones insulin and glucagon produced by the pancreas. The video also touches on the concept of negative feedback, where the body senses and responds to changes...
Ancient Lights Media
Utilizing Restriction Enzymes
Restriction Enzyme Set: 3. This clip shows how restriction enzymes are used to produce recombinant DNA.
Curated Video
Endocrine System: How Hormones Work?
The endocrine system is composed of glands that produce hormones to affect changes in distant target organs. It is crucial in maintaining homeostasis—balance—in the body. There are seven major endocrine glands scattered throughout the...
FuseSchool
Insulin and Glucagon
In this lesson, you will learn about how your blood glucose level is regulated (or controlled) by two important hormones – insulin and glucagon, via a negative feedback system. When you consume a meal that is high in carbohydrates, such...
FuseSchool
Negative Feedback
Negative feedback sounds like a bad thing, right? Well actually it’s not bad at all. In fact it’s a very important process that occurs in our bodies all the time. But what does it actually do? What does negative feedback mean?
Catalyst University
Mechanism of the Solar Plexus Attack | Getting the Wind Knocked Out of You
Have you ever wondered why a blunt force strike to the abdomen can "knock the wind out" of a person? In this video, we will discuss the mechanism of a solar plexus attack.
FuseSchool
What is Diabetes?
What does diabetes mean to you? Something to do with sugar right? Would you be shocked if I told you that every 6 seconds someone dies from diabetes? One in 11 adults worldwide has diabetes, with 1 in 2 not being diagnosed. So it is...
Curated Video
Understanding Diabetes and Its Treatment
This video provides an overview of diabetes. The video explains the role of insulin in regulating blood glucose concentration and the two types of diabetes - type 1 and type 2. It also discusses the causes and treatments for each type....
Soliloquy
What is (and isn't) a GMO?
Many nations ban them, most people have eaten them, and some actively protest in opposition to their existence, but what exactly is a genetically modified organism, and what are some things that aren't a GMO but are nonetheless often...
Curated Video
Introduction to Hormonal Coordination in the Human Body
The video discusses the human endocrine system and how it works to coordinate hormonal communication between various organs in the body. It explains that the endocrine system consists of several glands located around the body that...
Mazz Media
Let's Talk About: Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is reaching near-epidemic levels. It is a serious health condition affecting millions of people and increasing their risk for additional health issues. More young people have been diagnosed with diabetes than ever before....
JJ Medicine
Insulin Signaling Cascade and Downstream Effects - Biochemistry Lesson
Learn the insulin signaling transduction cascade/pathway in this biochemistry powerpoint-style lecture! Hey guys! Here is a new video where I teach the insulin signaling pathway in a new powerpoint style lecture format. Please let me...
Curated Video
Five Facts - Digestive System
This video explores five fun facts about the Digestive System.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
The Brainwaves - Tomorrow's History Today - The 200th Video
This is my 200th video in the Brainwaves Video Anthology. It features 10 thought-leaders from my second year of filming. Watch Thomas L. Friedman, Linda Darling-Hammond, Walter Mischel, Carol Dweck, James P. Comer, Deborah Meier, Sugata...
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...