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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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Factpack: Pregnancy Timeline
See what's happening during different stages of pregnancy, as the baby changes from conception to birth. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use...
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Golden Jellyfish
Welcome to Jellyfish Lake – home to the unusual golden jellyfish. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. The golden jellyfish is a unique subspecies, found in just one lake in the Republic of Palau. Golden jellyfish have a symbiotic...
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Harmful Drugs: Ecstasy
Ecstasy, also known as MDMA, is one of the most commonly used harmful drugs. How does the drug affect the brain and body, and what are the long-term repercussions associated with its use? Biology - Healthy Living - Ecstasy is a drug...
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Factpack: Mercury in Food Chains
Discover how mercury travels through food chains, and how its concentration multiplies along the way. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to...
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Eradication of Polio
Vaccines mean that there are now very few new polio cases, but in the early 1900s this wasn't the case. Learn how two scientists, Salk and Sabin, virtually wiped out this potentially deadly disease. Biology - Healthy Living - Polio is a...
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The Nervous System - Body’s Communication
Our bodies contain an intricate network of nerves and pathways which make up the Central Nervous System. How are they linked? And how do they connect different parts of our body to control bodily functions? Biology - Being Human -...
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Stimulating Daphnia
We examine the effects of different temperatures and chemicals on the heart rate of Daphnia. A microscope is used to let us see the Daphnia\u2019s heart and establish the heart rate under normal conditions. The heart...
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Involuntary
As opposed to voluntary, an involuntary action is one that happens without any conscious control - for example a reflex response, or anything that someone does in their sleep. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in...
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The Nervous System - Brain Function
Learn all about the function of the brain and the nervous system. Life processes - Body systems - The brain and body Learning Points The nervous system is the brain, spinal cord and a network of nerves. The senses transmit information to...
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Sense of Touch
Case study of the sense of touch. Life processes - Body systems - The brain and body Learning Points Skin contains specialised cells called neurons that are part of the nervous system. Neurons can detect different sensations – touch,...
Professor Dave Explains
Subphylum Crustacea Part 1: Form and Function
Continuing through phylum Arthropoda, we read the clade Crustacea. This includes many familiar animals like crabs and lobsters, as well as many that will be far less familiar. Let's start out by getting a sense of the general form and...
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Living Things: Human Body Systems
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Identify some human body systems and their importance.9430
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Structure And Function Of the Living Organisms: The Structure and Functions of The Human Nervous System
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Identifying the structure and functions of the human nervous system.5728
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Structure And Function Of the Living Organisms: Human nervous system
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Summarize the human nervous system.83087
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Nervous System Explained In Simple Words
Your nervous system is why you can see this video, scratch your neck, feel hungry and ask yourself, “Who am I?” The human nervous system is a fascinating system with 86 billion neurons and about the same number of glial cells. The main...
Wonderscape
Cell Differentiation and Organismal Complexity
Explore the process of cell differentiation and how cells specialize to perform various functions in animals and plants. Learn how cells organize into tissues, which in turn form organs and organ systems, allowing organisms to perform...
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Are We in a Loneliness Epidemic?
Studies indicate that 1 in 5 Americans always or often feel lonely or socially isolated. The overall impact of loneliness on mental wellness is still being determined, however researchers suggest the risk effects of loneliness, isolation...
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Snake Venom: A Potential Lifesaver
Uncover how snake venom, often seen as deadly, can be a source of life-saving medical treatments. This video explains the process of venom extraction and its transformation into medicines. Discover how toxins from species like the...
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Emotional Intelligence and Neuroscience
Neuroscience is the study of our nervous system, with the primary focus being the brain. And it is a multidisciplinary subject. There is a close relationship between the studies of Neuroscience and Emotional intelligence. Get our...
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 Fentanyl Is So Incredibly Dangerous
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses what opioids, and more specifically fentanyl does to the body.
Institute of Human Anatomy
How to Save Your Muscles From Aging
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the decline in muscle mass as we age, some of the main reasons for this decline, and the best type of exercise and resistance training to help minimize this...
Institute of Human Anatomy
How Stretching REALLY Works
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the surprising influences that the nervous system has on flexibility and the adaptations that can occur with consistent stretching. He also goes over various reflexes...