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Catalyst University
A Brief History of Fat - [Part 2 3]
In this segment, we continue our discussion on Western diseases such as CVD and diabetes mellitus and how the culprit is refined, added sugar instead of the once demonized lipids.
Infognostica
What CAUSES heart disease? Cholesterol? LDL, HDL or Insulin? (Human Science part 2)
This is an introduction to the topic of atherosclerosis and heart disease, specifically a new line of thinking in this field.
The old school thinking is that dietary fat is the culprit for heart disease. But...
The old school thinking is that dietary fat is the culprit for heart disease. But...
Ancient Lights Media
Cells - Plasma Membrane
Cell Structure and Function Set: 11. This clip examines the structure and function of the plasma or cell membrane.
FuseSchool
Fluid mosaic model
We each have between 30 and 40 trillion cells in our body. With each cell containing our DNA, special cell machinery and the nutrients to keep our cells and us alive. But you may not have given much thought for the special protective...
Curated OER
The Inner Life of a Cell - Harvard University
The inner life of a cell is laid out like a science fiction film. With dramatic music playing in the background, show your learners how the organelles interact and perform. This highly scientific clip is very detailed and is geared...
Amoeba Sisters
Inside the Cell Membrane
Without the cell membrane, our cells just couldn't keep it together! What else does this multifunctional membrane do? Take a deeper look at the fluid mosaic model using a video from an expansive biology playlist. Topics include embedded...
Bozeman Science
Lipids
An informative video goes in depth about lipids, or fats. It describes the importance of cell membranes and hydrocarbon tails that contain the energy available for life. It also explains the construction of phospholipids and...
TED-Ed
What Does the Liver Do?
It's the heaviest organ in the human body, but exactly what role does the liver play in sustaining life? Follow along with this short video as it explores the various ways the liver filters, stores, and manufactures materials...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Membranes and Transport: Fluid Mosaic Model of Cell Membranes
Learn all about the complex components of the cell membrane in this video lecture. Understand how the components of the phospholipid bilayer allows the cell membrane to be modeled by a fluid mosaic model. [8:47]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Good Calories, Bad Calories?
Gary Taubes, author of the book Good Calories, Bad Calories, is interviewed about his position that carbohydrates rather than fats and cholesterol are responsible for weight gain and health issues related to diet. Joining him in this...
Other
Ebsco Publishing: Health Library: Understanding Cholesterol Levels
Short video explains what cholesterol is, how it builds up in blood vessels, and other risk factors associated with heart disease.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Figuring Out Food Labels
Here is help in figuring out the information provided on food labels. Be sure you are getting the nutrition you need from the foods you eat.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: From Terpenes to Steroids Part 2: Squalene, Cholesterol & Steroids
After learning about terpenes, let's see how our body uses them to eventually make all the steroid hormones of our body. [4:29]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
This video lesson from Khan Academy provides information about an aneurysm, one type of circulatory system disease. Students will learn about thoracic aortic aneurysms.