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You Went Through Puberty as a Baby
We all remember the woes and trials of our adolescence. But what you may not have realized is that your middle-school bout with surging hormone's wasn't the first time you went through a sort of puberty. From surging hormones to hair...
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Why Did You Skip a Period?
Have you had a normal menstrual cycle and then you suddenly miss a period? There are different reasons why this can happen, and if you don't experience a period you were expecting, you’ll probably want to talk to your health care...
Crash Course
The Skeletal System: It's ALIVE! - CrashCourse Biology
Hank introduces us to the framework of our bodies, our skeleton, which apart from being the support and protection for all our fleshy parts, is involved in many other vital processes that help our bodies to function properly.
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You Can "Catch" Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s isn’t contagious -- at least, in the sense that you can’t catch it from being around somebody who has it. But, it turns out, it is transmissible, just not directly.
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8 Incredible Things We Can Learn From Octopuses
Octopuses have tons of strange and amazing adaptations that help them live their best lives underwater. And those incredible traits could help us in many ways. Chapters View all 1 SUPER-STRONG SUCTION 1:29 2 HOW TO BUILD ADAPTABLE ROBOTS...
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Why Did You Skip a Period?
Have you had a normal menstrual cycle and then you suddenly miss a period? There are different reasons why this can happen, and if you don't experience a period you were expecting, you’ll probably want to talk to your health care...
Amoeba Sisters
Endocrine System
Explore the endocrine system with the Amoeba Sisters! This video briefly discusses endocrine vs exocrine before showing major endocrine glands and discussing examples of hormones released by each gland. Video also provides an example of...
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The Protein That Switches on Puberty
Puberty is a wild time in human bodies, and so much goes on as they transform from a child to an adult. But it turns out, the whole process is controlled by a single protein - and it’s probably one you’ve never even heard of.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can steroids save your life? | Anees Bahji
Steroids: they're infamous for their use in sports. But they're also found in inhalers, creams to treat poison ivy and eczema, and shots to ease inflammation. The steroids in these medicines aren't the same as those used to build muscle....
Crash Course
Great Glands - Your Endocrine System: CrashCourse Biology
Hank fills us in on the endocrine system - the system of glands which produce and secrete different types of hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development & function.
Curated Video
Hypothalamus
A small but important region of the brain that monitors and regulates many body systems that we do not control consciously. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...
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Hormones in the Human Body: The Pituitary Gland
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Identify the pituitary gland.12112
Institute of Human Anatomy
What Energy Drinks Do to the Body
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the effects energy drinks have on the body, and specifically the nervous system.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Why Drinking Water Is So Important
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses how the body regulates hydration levels, as well as what happens when the body becomes dehydrated.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Sex, Fat, & Weight Loss | The Gland That Controls It All
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the powerful effects the thyroid hormones have on metabolism and how this influences fat burning, weight loss & weight gain, as well as muscle and nervous system...
Curated Video
Biology - How the Kidneys Work - (Kidneys Part 1/3) #27
This video covers: - The 3 main functions of the kidneys: 1) removing waste, 2) regulating levels of ions, and 3) regulating levels of water - How the kidneys can achieve all of this using filtration and selective reabsorption - How...
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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.
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Dancing for Fitness
Dr. Algae explains that dance can be a rigorous form of aerobic exercise and fun, too. He describes the many benefits of exercising through dance.
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Your Changing Body
Dr. Algae talks about the way our bodies change as we progress through life. He then discusses puberty and how it affects your body.
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Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Dr. Algae talks about the bigger appetite that accompanies the growth spurt of an adolescent. He explains the adolescent body’s need for more calories and the healthiest way to satisfy those needs.
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The Nervous System
The Nervous System describes the functions of the organs in the nervous system.
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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...
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Exam Stress: How to plan ahead to be Stress Free. (Animation)
Exams, the dreaded 5 letter word in every student’s vocabulary. Just the mere mention of it is enough to induce stress; every student’s worst enemy. Hold onto your adrenaline and don’t get stressed for we have got you covered. So what is...