Crash Course
The Nervous System, Part 1: Crash Course A&P
Today Hank kicks off our look around MISSION CONTROL: your nervous system. -- Table of Contents: Sensory Input, Integration and Motor Output 1:36 Organization of Central and Peripheral Systems 2:16 Glial Cells 3:54 Role, Anatomy and...
Curated Video
015 Saltatory Conduction
In this video, I look at Saltatory conduction and explore how it is responsible for moving the action potential quickly along the axon and down to the axon terminals. See how the Myelin Sheaths influence the speed of propagation.
Curated Video
024 @Nicodube23 How Myelin Sheaths speed up the Action Potential
In episode 24, I respond to Nicodube23's question on How the Myelin Sheaths speed up the Action Potential through the process of Saltatory Conduction. Watch, learn and Enjoy!
Neuro Transmissions
What Are Oligodendrocites?
Oligodendrocytes are overwhelming! Join Alie Astrocyte as she explains why the glial cell known as the oligodendrocyte is so important, and why myelin sheaths matter.
Next Animation Studio
Scientists discover new pain-sensing organ in the skin
Swedish scientists have discovered a new organ under the skin that helps process certain kinds of pain.
Catalyst University
Guillain-Barré Syndrome | Mechanism & Presentation
In this video, we discuss the mechanism and clinical presentation of Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Professor Dave Explains
Brain Damage and Neuroplasticity
At this point, we understand how important the brain is. So naturally, when the brain is damaged in some way, it is usually disastrous for the individual. What are the different types of brain damage? How does the brain respond? We will...
Visual Learning Systems
The Amazing Nervous System: the Human Nervous System
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...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: Anatomy of a Neuron
The anatomy of a neuron is explained. [6:13]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Schwann Cells
This video lesson describes the structure and function of Schwann cells. By Matt Jensen. This video lesson was developed in collaboration with the Association of American Medical Colleges and Khan Academy.