Institute of Human Anatomy
Why Antibiotics Don't Work Like They Used To
In this video, Jonathan from The Institute of Human Anatomy delves into the world of antibiotics and their impact on the human body. He explains what they are, explores their benefits, allergies, and discusses the potential risks that...
Institute of Human Anatomy
How Skin Color Works
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discuss the anatomy of skin pigmentation, and how it can vary across the body.
Curated Video
What is Diffusion? How Does it Work? What Factors Affect it? #7
This video covers - What diffusion is - How it works - How it applies to cell membranes - The 3 factors that affect the rate of diffusion (concentration gradient, temperature, surface area) Exam board specific info: KS3 All relevant to...
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - Cell Types and Cell Structure #2
In this video, we cover: - The different types of cell (Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic) - The differences and similarities between the structures of plant, animal, and bacterial cells - The sub-cellular structures / organelles you need to...
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - Active Transport #9
This lesson covers: - What active transport it - How it's different to diffusion - How root hair cells are adapted to absorb mineral ions Exam board specific info: AQA - Suitable for everyone IGCSE Edexcel - Suitable for everyone Edexcel...
Curated Video
Planting Cells with DNA
Dr. Forrester describes how plants inherit traits of similar plants through DNA. She also discusses the experiments of Gregor Mendel by evaluating his studies on genetics.
Professor Dave Explains
Neutrophils: First Line of Defense
We've covered macrophages and dendritic cells, so let's move on to neutrophils. These are the most abundant white blood cells, and they act as the first line of defense in innate immunity. How do they form, and what do they do...
Curated Video
In Search of a Mechanism
Jay Gargus (UC Irvine) describes the importance of combining genetic and biophysiological principles to penetrate the true nature of disease.
Curated Video
Plant and Animal Cells
Plant and Animal Cells explores plant and animal cells by identifying important structural components and functions of each.
The Noted Anatomist
Osmosis
This brief video tutorial briefly discusses osmosis, osmotic pressure, oncotic pressure and tonicity: 0:00. Introduction 0:13. Osmosis 1:31. Osmotic pressure 2:03. Oncotic pressure 3:34. Tonicity - 3:47. Isotonic solution - 4:15....
The Noted Anatomist
Resting membrane potential
This brief video tutorial briefly discusses resting membrane potential: 0:00. Introduction 0:53. What is a resting membrane potential? 1:33. How is a RMP measured? 4:12. How do we get a RMP at cell membranes? 9:04. How is the RMP...
The Noted Anatomist
Membrane transport
This brief video tutorial briefly discusses cell membrane transport: 0:00. Introduction 0:15. Permeability of cell membrane 2:57. Diffusion - 3:08. Simple diffusion - 3:37. Facilitated diffusion (ion leak channels, voltage gated...
The Noted Anatomist
Body fluid compartments
This brief video tutorial briefly discusses body fluid compartments: 0:00. Introduction 0:33. Water contributes to 60% of our body mass 0:44. Water is found in intracellular compartments (2/3) and extracellular compartments (1/3) -...
Let's Tute
The Scary Truth About Plastic in Our Bloodstream
This video discusses the research that has found microplastics in human blood and the potential threats it poses to human health. It explains how plastic particles enter the human body and the harmful effects they can have on human...
Curated Video
Transport of Substances in and out of Cells: Diffusion, Osmosis, and Active Transport
In this video, the concept of transport of substances into and out of cells is explained. The different ways in which this process occurs are discussed, including diffusion, osmosis, and active transport. The importance of surface area...
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Selective Permeability
In this video, we explore how materials move in and out of cells through the cell membrane. Using a mesh bag as a representation of the cell membrane, we observe that certain materials can enter and exit while others cannot. This video...
Curated Video
The Consequences of Osmosis
The video is a lecture presentation discussing the consequences of osmosis. The presenter explains what osmosis is and how it works, with a focus on the movement of water molecules through partially permeable membranes. They also explain...
Curated Video
Efficient Transport and Exchange in Living Organisms
This video explains the concept of efficient transport and exchange in organisms. It discusses the importance of exchanging substances with the environment, such as taking in oxygen and getting rid of waste. The video explains surface...
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...
The Noted Anatomist
Muscarinic cholinergic receptors
This video tutorial discusses the Muscarinic cholinergic receptors: 0:00. Intro 0:15. What are cholinergic receptors? 0:25. What are muscarinic receptors? 1:52. Act through G-Protein coupled receptors that act through 2nd messengers...
Visual Learning Systems
Viruses and Monerans: Bacterial Structure
Practical examples show how viruses and bacteria are both beneficial and harmful to humans. Animations describe the structure of a virus, and explain how they reproduce and cause disease. Microscopic images illustrate different types and...
Curated Video
Comparing and Contrasting Eukaryotic, Prokaryotic, and Plant Cells
The video discusses the different types of cells found in living organisms and their structures. It compares and contrasts the overall structures of eukaryotic, animal, plant, and prokaryotic cells. The video explains the internal...