SciShow
The 5 Most Important Molecules in Your Body
Your body has all sorts of complicated processes going on, and a lot of them are carried out by incredibly powerful molecules. We're not talking nutrients -- we're talking about 5 of the molecules that keep you ticking!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How high altitude affects your body | Andrew Lovering
If you teleported from sea level to the top of Mount Everest, things would go bad fast. At an altitude of 8,848 meters, you would likely suffocate in minutes. However, for people that make this journey over the course of a month, it's...
SciShow
How People Have Evolved to Live in the Clouds
High elevations can be a problem for humans. Since the air is thinner, you get less oxygen with every breath, leading to all kinds of negative side effects. But there are millions of people around the world who spend their whole lives at...
Crash Course
Blood, Part 2 - There Will Be Blood: Crash Course A&P
It's time to start talking about some of the terrible things you can do to your own body, like blood doping. We'll start by explaining the structure and function of your erythrocytes, and of hemoglobin, which they use to carry oxygen....
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Sajan Saini: How light technology is changing medicine
It's an increasingly common sight in hospitals around the world: a nurse measures our height, weight, blood pressure, and attaches a glowing plastic clip to our finger. Suddenly, a digital screen reads out the oxygen level in our...
Curated Video
Finding Purpose: Achieving Goals and Fulfilling Dreams
In this video, we learn about the concept of purpose and how it drives us to set goals and work hard to achieve them. Through the story of Lumia the llama and her encounter with a young boy named Fernando, we see the importance of having...
Curated Video
Myoglobin
A protein found in muscle tissue that performs a similar role to haemoglobin in the blood, as a carrier of oxygen that releases it to cells when required A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using...
Curated Video
Haemoglobin
A protein found in red blood cells that binds and transports oxygen in the blood. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
Curated Video
The Elements: Iron
Iron is crucial in many areas of life: it is found in our blood, as well as being used to build bridges. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Iron is one of the most common element on Earth. Iron is found in living organisms....
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - What Is Blood Made of? / What Does Blood Do? #25
Ever wondered what your blood is made of? Red blood cells, white blood, platelets and plasma! Learn what each of these components does and how we can replace it with artificial blood.
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - What are DNA Mutations? #67
This video covers: - What genetic mutations are - What causes mutations e.g. carcinogens and harmful radiation - What the consequences can be - The 3 types of mutations: substitution, addition, deletion Exam board specific info: AQA -...
Curated Video
Iron Deficiency Anemia - Everything You Need to Know!
Anemia is a condition where the body doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells. Iron-deficiency anemia is a type of anemia that develops if you don't have enough iron in your body. In this video, I explain the pathophysiology, what...
Soliloquy
What Colour is Water?
Water in a glass looks clear and colourless, but you still can't see the bottom of the ocean. Therefore, water is opaque! So what colour is water? And speaking of the bottom of the ocean, Giant Tube worms are weird!
Visual Learning Systems
The Importance of Blood and its Components
In this video, we explore the purpose and components of blood. We learn that blood carries oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body. This video is part of the 10-part series, Circulation and Respiration.
Catalyst University
Anatomy - Erythrocyte [RBC] Metabolism
In this video, we discuss the degradation pathway of red blood cells [Erythrocytes] and trace the fates of the 1) globins, 2) heme, and 3) iron.
Curated Video
Understanding the Components of Blood: Plasma, Red and White Blood Cells, and Platelets
The video explains the components of blood, which include plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. It describes each component's role and how they work together to transport substances to and from body cells, defend...
Journey to the Microcosmos
Water Fleas: Look Weird, Adapt Weirder
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Catalyst University
Exercise Physiology | Beta-Alanine, Carnosine Biosynthesis & Functions
Exercise Physiology | Beta-Alanine, Carnosine Biosynthesis & Functions
Catalyst University
Heme Catabolism (1/2): Eukaryotic Reactions of Heme to Bilirubin
Heme Catabolism (1/2): Eukaryotic Reactions of Heme to Bilirubin
JJ Medicine
Gilbert Syndrome | Causes (Genetics), Pathogenesis, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
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JJ Medicine
Heme Catabolism and Degradation Pathway - Biochemistry Lesson
Video lesson on catabolism and degradation of heme from hemoglobin during red blood cell (erythrocyte) hemolysis in a powerpoint, university-styled lecture! Hey guys! In this video I (attempt to) simplify and explain the heme catabolism...