JJ Medicine
Vitamin B12 Absorption & Metabolism | 2 Enzymes That Require Vitamin B12
This lesson details the complex process of gastrointestinal absorption of vitamin b12 through utilization of haptocorrin and intrinsic factor, the process of transportation of vitamin b12 through our body via transcobalamin and...
msvgo
Mechanism of Hormone Action
Explain the mechanism of action of steroid and non-steroidal hormones.
Curated Video
Introduction to Catalysts and Investigating Catalytic Activity with Hydrogen Peroxide Decomposition
This video provides an explanation of what a catalyst is and how it can increase the rate of chemical reactions. The concept of activation energy is introduced, and it is explained that catalysts lower activation energy, allowing more...
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...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Six Simple Machines
In this video, students will learn about six simple machines: lever, inclined plane, wedge, wheel and axle, pulley, and screw. They will understand the basic principles of how these machines work and how they can make our lives easier by...
JJ Medicine
What To Avoid When Taking Metformin | Drug Interactions | Pharmacology
What To Avoid When Taking Metformin | Drug Interactions | Pharmacology Metformin is a medication used to reduce or lower blood glucose levels. Metformin is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome, among...
Catalyst University
The Biosynthesis of Ketone Bodies | Pathway & Explanation
This video explains how the liver manufactures the three ketone bodies (beta-hydroxybutyrate, acetoacetate, and acetone). We will explore the biosynthetic pathway here.
JJ Medicine
Ketone Body Synthesis | Ketogenesis | Formation Pathway and Regulation
Lesson on Ketone Body Synthesis (Ketogenesis): In-Depth, step-by-step pathway analysis of the formation of ketones, and regulation of the enzymes involved. Hey everyone! This lesson is on ketone body synthesis, how ketone bodies are...
AllTime 10s
10 Most Dangerous Foods In The World
Can you believe people actually VOLUNTARILY eat these things? Here's our list of the 10 Most Dangerous Foods In The World - tell us which ones you'd eat in the comments!
JJ Medicine
Iron Absorption, Transport, Metabolism and Regulation - Biochemistry Lesson
Medicine/Biochemistry lesson on iron absorption, transport in the blood, metabolism and regulation of iron uptake in the body. NOTE: There is a mistake in this video: ferritin binds to Fe3+ and not to Fe2+. Sorry for the confusion :) Hey...
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...
JJ Medicine
Heme Synthesis Pathway
Heme Synthesis Pathway: Intermediates, Enzymes, Pathway Regulation, and Importance in Health. Hey guys! This is a video lesson on the heme synthesis pathway, intermediates in the pathway, important enzymes required for the pathway and...
Science360
Cell-ular Reception: Engineering Tissues to Rebuild Bodies
The pointy pencils of “The Fast Draw” provide a primer on the awesome science and engineering behind one of the most game-changing advances in the last decade. Made possible by advances in engineering, materials science and biology, the...
Catalyst University
Release & Functions of Atrial Natriuretic Peptide [ANP]
In this video, we will discuss the stimulus for Atrial Natriuretic Peptide [ANP] release and how it reduces blood volume and blood pressure.
FuseSchool
Organ Transplants and Ethics
This video provides an insightful overview of organ transplants, covering the history, process, and ethical considerations involved. From the first kidney transplant in 1954 to the complexities of matching donors and recipients, viewers...
Catalyst University
Vitamin D | Biosynthesis & the Vitamin D Receptor
In this video, we discuss the biosynthetic pathway for vitamin D and how vitamin D exerts its functions at the gene expression level. We also explore the clinical affect of statin therapy on vitamin D levels.
Professor Dave Explains
Acetaminophen/Paracetamol (Tylenol)
Acetaminophen, more commonly known by brand names such as Tylenol, is not a true NSAID, as it does not have anti-inflammatory properties. However, it is commonly discussed alongside NSAIDs as it has similar antipyretic and analgesic...
JJ Medicine
Hepatitis A | Virus, Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Hepatitis A (Viral Hepatitis) | Virus, Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Hepatitis A is a viral infection caused by the hepatitis A virus, which is an RNA virus from the picornaviridae family of...
JJ Medicine
Glucose-Alanine Cycle | Cahill Cycle | Nitrogenous Waste Transport and Removal
Lesson on the glucose-alanine cycle (Cahill cycle), how nitrogenous waste is produced in the muscle, how the skeletal muscle “stores” nitrogen in the form of alanine, and how alanine is transported and processed in a liver hepatocyte....
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...
Professor Dave Explains
The Circulatory System Part 3: The Lymphatic System
With the heart and blood vessels covered, isn't that a wrap on the circulatory system? Not without the lymphatic system! When fluid from the bloodstream exits the capillaries to join interstitial fluid, most of it enters again at the...
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.