SciShow
The Deal with Carbs
Carbs are pinned to be the villains in many diets, but those poor guys are just misunderstood.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How does your body know you're full? - Hilary Coller
Hunger claws at your belly. It tugs at your intestines, which begin to writhe, aching to be fed. Being hungry generates a powerful and often unpleasant physical sensation that's almost impossible to ignore. After you've reacted by...
SciShow
Pickles, Probiotics, and Why Rotten Food Is Good For You
Probiotics eat our food for us and help us digest. Gross? Or amazing?? Hank explains why we need bacteria and how cool it is.
Be Smart
We're Mainly Microbe: Meet Your Microbiome
Ever not felt completely like yourself? There's a good reason for that. Because a large part of you isn't actually you. Our bodies are home to ten times as many microbes as human cells. We are walking ecosystems, each of us home to...
Curated Video
Villi
Tiny outgrowths from the surface of some tissues and organs which serve to increase the surface area. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
Curated Video
Factpack: The Liver
The liver is the largest gland in the body. What is it, what does it do and just how can it regenerate? Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to...
Curated Video
Intestines
The intestines soak up food so it can be turned into energy for your body to use. Living things - My incredible body - Digestion Learning Points Digestion starts in the mouth, continues in the stomach, and then in the intestines. A Twig...
Curated Video
What is excretion?
All living things need to excrete, but what do we mean by this? Life processes - Living processes - Excretion Learning Points Excretion is the process of removing waste products. Waste products need to be removed from the body, otherwise...
Curated Video
Why Does Pooping Feel 'Good?'
The satisfaction, relief, and even pleasure you feel after a good pooping session is due to the stimulation of two nerves: the pudendal nerve and the vagus nerve. Both have slightly different effects, but together, they contribute to...
Wonderscape
Harnessing the Power of Beneficial Bacteria
Delve into the world of beneficial bacteria and their crucial role in our lives. Discover how these good bacteria aid in food digestion, help maintain a balanced digestive system, and even produce essential vitamins like vitamin K. Learn...
Institute of Human Anatomy
What Pregnancy Does to the Body
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses several of the changes that occur during pregnancy, such as morning sickness, fatigue, changes in taste, and the shifting of internal organs due to uterine growth.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Anatomy Masterclass: The Abdominal Cavity
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the anatomy of the abdominal cavity, ranging from it's musculoskeletal borders and internal anatomy, to different schemes for dividing the abdominal anatomy.
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - What Are Bacterial Diseases? - Treatment and Prevention #37
We cover the bacterial diseases Salmonella and Gonorrhoea. Learn their causes, symptoms and treatments.
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - Specialised Exchange Surfaces
This video covers: - What exchange surfaces are - The key features of exchange surfaces - Specific examples including alveoli, villi, root hair cells, and leaves
Curated Video
How Your Gut Bacteria Controls Your Mood
Your intestines has about 39 trillion microorganisms in it. And yes I said trillion. We call this collection of organisms the microbiome and it consists of mostly bacteria, but also viruses and fungi. Collectively it weighs about 3...
Curated Video
Does Vitamin D Help Sleep? Yes and See Exactly Why
Do you have trouble sleeping? You may be missing this natural ingredient in your life. In this video, I talk about the importance of vitamin D for sleep and offer some tips on how to get more of it. References Nair R, Maseeh A. Vitamin...
Curated Video
The Human Body
The Human Body provides an overview of the main organ systems of the human body and reviews vital organ functions.
Curated Video
The Digestive System
The Digestive System describes the functions of the organs in the digestive system, including the stomach, pancreas, and small and large intestines.
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.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding the Anatomy of a Caesarean Section
This video explains the anatomy and procedure of a Caesarean section (C-section) and how it has evolved over time. It also touches on the potential impact on the infant's microbiome.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding Appendicitis
In this video, the anatomy and function of the appendix are discussed, as well as the causes, symptoms, and treatment of appendicitis. The video also covers potential complications of appendicitis, such as perforation and abscess formation.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Measuring the Length of Real Human Small Intestines
In this video, the teacher measures the length of three different small intestines to compare them and see if they match up to the commonly taught length of 20-21 feet. They also discuss the variations in length among different animals...
Curated Video
Toxoplasmosis: Can Your Cat Make You Go Crazy?
Toxoplasma gondii, is a unicellular parasite that changes the behavior of its host! A 2002 study showed that people who had toxoplasmosis got into more car accidents than uninfected people. Later research, in rats (another host) and...
Catalyst University
Why is Poop Brown? 💩 | Heme b Metabolism & Elimination
In this video, we explore the pathway for red blood cell destruction including the full degradation of heme b from the liver and spleen to renal and gastrointestinal elimination.