Curated Video
The Circulatory System
Dr. Forrester provides an overview of the various systems in the human body. She then introduces the circulatory system and describes the critical functions of this amazingly efficient system.
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The Respiratory System
Dr. Forrester describes the body’s respiratory system by highlighting each component of the system and explaining how the diaphragm, larynx, trachea, bronchioles, and air sacs aid the lungs in the human body’s exchange of oxygen for...
Brave Wilderness
Deadly Snake Bite - She Died?
This is an Interview with a Snake Bite Victim.... no, a Snake Bite SURVIVOR! On this episode, Coyote sits down with the AMAZING Liila -- an Australian mother who was bitten and nearly killed by a venomous Rough-Scaled Snake in the '70s....
Professor Dave Explains
Phylum Annelida Part 1: General Characteristics
Moving on from Mollusca we arrive at another very large clade, Annelida. These are the segmented worms, like the common earthworm, as well as marine worms and leeches, and a bunch of other organisms. What are these all about? Let's...
All Ears English
2012 - A Shortcut to Learn Doctor English Vocabulary
In today's episode, we share a key suffix that is used when talking about doctors. Learn the vocab for many different doctors, and also a trick to make sure you have the correct pronunciation.
Curated Video
Chronic Wasting Disease: A Deadly Disease For Deer
Join us as Taylor explains why Chronic Wasting Disease is such a challenging and scary disease for animals in the deer family. By sharing what we know with others, we hope to find new ways to help as many animals as possible!
Curated Video
Energy In, Energy Out
Food Detective Berry Blue explains the concept of balancing the energy we take in with the energy we burn. She describes the way food produces energy through calories.
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The Human Body
The Human Body provides an overview of the main organ systems of the human body and reviews vital organ functions.
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The Nervous System
The Nervous System describes the functions of the organs in the nervous system.
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Nervous System
“Nervous System” identifies the different parts and purpose of the central nervous system.
Neuro Transmissions
How The Giant Squid Axon Changed Neuroscience
A lot of techniques and methods used in neuroscience have been developed thanks to modern technology and science. But what did neuroscientists do back in the day before all this fancy stuff? Well, turns out the giant squid axon was...
Neuro Transmissions
The Black Stain That Changed Neuroscience
There’s a black stain on the history of neuroscience. But don’t worry, that’s actually a good thing! Thanks to Camillo Golgi’s mysterious “black stain” and Santiago Ramon y Cajal’s artistic talents, starting in the early 1900s, we...
Neuro Transmissions
My baby's brain from conception to birth
What happens to your brain BEFORE birth? Growing an entire mind in nine months is a pretty enormous accomplishment! A baby's brain goes from just a couple of cells to a neuron-dense powerhouse. But what does the brain development of a...
Curated Video
How Does The Brain Store and Retrieve Memories?
Memories are stored as microscopic changes at the connections between neurons in the brain. When a person wants to remember something, they have to retrieve the information from the part of the brain where it is stored. The retrieval...
Visual Learning Systems
The Amazing Nervous System: Nervous System Overview
From skiing down a steep mountain, to playing the piano, the nervous system enables us to accomplish remarkable tasks. This video focuses on the amazing structures in the nervous system that allows humans to maintain and carry out a wide...
Cerebellum
The Human Body Nervous Systems - Introduction To The Nervous System
Experts in neuroscience help us understand why the human brain is a marvel of structure and function. Viewers learn about left brain and right brain activities, and the purpose and function of the cerebellum, cerebrum, cranial nerves and...
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How Do Bug Sprays (Like Raid and Baygon) Kill Cockroaches?
Contrary to popular belief, cockroaches cannot survive a nuclear explosion; however, it is true that cockroaches are more tolerant of certain ionizing radiation than humans. Even so, they cannot survive bug spray, as it consists of...
Visual Learning Systems
Healthy Nervous and Endocrine Systems: Caring for the Nervous 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,...
Visual Learning Systems
Healthy Nervous and Endocrine Systems: Video Quiz
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,...
Cerebellum
The Human Body Nervous Systems - Cranial Nerves
Experts in neuroscience help us understand why the human brain is a marvel of structure and function. This program examines the interaction of the spinal cord and nerve endings, as well as fascinating concepts like involuntary and...
Visual Learning Systems
Nervous and Endocrine Systems: Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
Students will learn the three main types of neurons and how they travel through the body's nerve network. Diagrams explain how information is received using our sensory organs and then processed by the central and peripheral nervous...
JJ Medicine
Beriberi (Thiamine Deficiency): Wet vs Dry Beriberi, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Beriberi (Thiamine Deficiency): Wet vs Dry Beriberi, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Beriberi is a set of two conditions (Wet beriberi and Dry beriberi) that are caused by a deficiency of vitamin B1 (thiamine). Wet and...
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Truth About the Brain: Is it Really the Fattest Organ?
In this video, the teacher explains the misconception that the brain is the fattiest organ in the human body. They clarify that while the brain does contain fatty tissue, it is not primarily made up of fat. The video explores the...
Curated Video
Accessing and Treating the Brain and Nervous System: Scanning, Tumors, and Spinal Injuries
The video discusses how the brain works, various methods to investigate its function, and the limitations of the treatments used for brain and spinal injuries. The video covers the use of CT scan and PET scan, highlighting their...