Curated Video
The Human Digestive System: How Organs Work Together to Digest Food
This video provides a comprehensive overview of the human digestive system, including the two types of digestion (mechanical and chemical), the three basic food types (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats), and the enzymes involved in...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Alcohol and the Human Body - Part 1
An excerpt from Alcohol and the Human Body, a 1949 production of Encyclopaedia Britannica Films.
Catalyst University
P450 Metabolism | First Pass Effect & Phases 1/2 Metabolism
In this video, we explore the journey of an orally administered drug by the first pass effect, phase 1, and phase 2 metabolism.
Catalyst University
Prions | Mechanism of Classical Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (cCJD)
In this video, I discuss the mechanism of development and propagation of Classical Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD).
Catalyst University
Branching of the Abdominal Aorta
In this video, we explore the arteries supplying the tissues and organs of the abdominopelvic cavity, especially those originating from the abdominal aorta.
Curated Video
Digestive System: Ingestion to Egestion Explained in Simple Words
The digestive system is the system that helps us break down the food we eat to its basic nutrients so that our body can use those nutrients to get energy. The digestive system is composed of the long continuous alimentary tract or...
JJ Medicine
Heme Catabolism and Degradation Pathway - Biochemistry Lesson
Video lesson on catabolism and degradation of heme from hemoglobin during red blood cell (erythrocyte) hemolysis in a powerpoint, university-styled lecture! Hey guys! In this video I (attempt to) simplify and explain the heme catabolism...
Catalyst University
Anatomy and Physiology of the Large Intestine [Colon]
In this video, we investigate the relevant anatomy and functions of the large intestine or colon.
JJ Medicine
Fish Tapeworm (Diphyllobothriasis) Transmission, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
*Warning:* This video may be disturbing to some viewers. Fish Tapeworm (Diphyllobothriasis) | Transmission, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention Fish Tapeworms are tapeworm species (ex. Diphyllobothrium latum) that infect...
JJ Medicine
Beef Tapeworm (Taeniasis) | How It Infects, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
Beef Tapeworm (Taeniasis) | How It Infects, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention Another lesson in the Tapeworm Infection Series! Tapeworms are gastrointestinal parasites that are flat in appearance and can look like a...
Curated Video
Can a cure for diabetes be found through surgery?
Diabetes is the fastest growing health crisis of our time. Could a common surgical procedure bolster hopes of finding a cure?
Healthcare Triage
You Probably Don't Need to Be on that Gluten-free Diet
This is another one of those videos that I expect many of you to hate. Gluten is surprisingly polarizing. Of course, most of the evidence that many of you will throw at me are anecdotes. And we all know that the plural of "anecdote" is...
JJ Medicine
Zinc Deficiency Signs & Symptoms (ex. Hair Loss, Acne, Infections) & Why They Occur
Zinc Deficiency Signs & Symptoms (ex. Hair Loss, Acne, Infections) & Why They Occur Zinc is an essential element required for human health, being utilized for nearly 100 different enzymes for a wide variety of functions, including...
JJ Medicine
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Deficiency | Dietary Sources, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Deficiency | Dietary Sources, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is a water-soluble vitamin required for a variety of bodily processes, including nutrient metabolism,...
Catalyst University
Do Turkey Dinners Really Make You Tired? → HERE'S WHY
In this video, we discuss the reasons why a Thanksgiving Turkey dinner leaves you feeling ready for a nap.
JJ Medicine
Pork Tapeworm (Taeniasis) | How It Infects, Symptoms & Cysticercosis, Diagnosis, Treatment
Pork Tapeworm (Taeniasis) | How It Infects, Symptoms & Cysticercosis, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention Tapeworms are gastrointestinal parasites that are flat in appearance and can look like a “piece of tape”. Many species infect humans,...
JJ Medicine
Bile Acid Synthesis | Classic and Alternative Pathways | Primary and Secondary Bile Acids
Lesson on Bile Acid Synthesis Pathway: Classic and Alternative Pathways, Primary and Secondary Bile Acids and Bile Salts. Bile acids are produced from cholesterol in the liver. Primary bile acids are produced via the classic and...
The Economist
How to cure diabetes
Diabetes is the fastest growing health crisis of our time. Could a common surgical procedure bolster hopes of finding a cure?
Catalyst University
The Appendix & Basics of Tonsils and Peyer's Patches
In this video we discuss in detail the functions of the vermiform appendix (or simply, appendix) and the process of developing an appendicitis. At the end, we briefly mention two other secondary lymphoid structures (tonsils and Peyer's...
CTE Skills
HST-MT - Medical Terminology of the Digestive System
This CTE Health Sciences video focuses on the proper use, pronuciation and definitions of the medical terminology pertaining to the Digestive System.
Catalyst University
Anatomy & Physiology of the Stomach [Part 2} | Lipases in the Stomach
This is follow-up video to the stomach video in which I briefly discuss the lipase functions within the stomach: [1] gastric lipase [2] lingual lipase (from the oral cavity's intrinsic salivary glands)
Catalyst University
Anatomy & Physiology of the Stomach
In this video, we cover the major anatomy and physiology of the stomach.