This video explains the importance of vitamin C in the body, including its role as a powerful antioxidant and its association with scurvy. It also discusses how vitamin C is absorbed and excreted in the body, and its essential role in...

This video is answering the question of what do the kidneys do.

It is better to sip water rather than chugging it down. That’s why certain water bottles have a narrower opening than required. Imagine a case where you have a sudden urge to drink water (obviously, you’re thirsty). You gulp down a glass...

Although kidneys are clearly important for survival, they are not essential, and this is particularly true if only one kidney is present. Some people are born without one of their kidneys, a condition called renal agenesis. Some other...

The Urinary System is a system that is partially responsible for maintaining homeostasis. Before we can understand the function of the Urinary system, let's set the foundation.



In this video, I cover the structure and...

In this lesson, we're looking at the anatomy and physiology of the kidneys. By the end, you will have a good understanding of the structure and function of the kidney.



With the anatomy, we get into the three main parts of the...

The kidney filters the blood. And in this video, I show how the blood gets to the kidneys, through the kidneys, and away from the kidneys.



The pathway we explore starts with the Abdominal aorta, then to the renal artery,...

It describes the causes, consequences and treatments for common disorders of the human circulatory system.

In this video, we explore the mechanisms of action of the major drugs that are used to control diabetes mellitus. Insulin therapy will be discussed in a separate video, so this video includes all other major medications.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur)



Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections (mostly bacterial) of the urinary system. UTIs occur more frequently in young women compared to other groups. Due...

This program reviews what our body does with the food we consume, and covers the major digestive organs and processes. The fundamental processes by which the body disposes of various types of wastes via the excretory system are also...

In this video, we will discuss the stimulus for Atrial Natriuretic Peptide [ANP] release and how it reduces blood volume and blood pressure.

This video provides an insightful overview of organ transplants, covering the history, process, and ethical considerations involved. From the first kidney transplant in 1954 to the complexities of matching donors and recipients, viewers...

Overview of the structure of the kidney.

In this video, we discuss the following:<br/>
[1] the basic anatomy of a<br/> lymph node
[2] how the lymph node mounts an immune response against foreign pathogens in the lymph

The urinary system is also known as the renal system and consists of the kidneys, the ureters, the bladder and the urethra. Your kidneys are bean shaped organs that are about the same size as a computer mouse. To find your kidneys put...

This nugget gives an overview of human excretory system, excretory products, urine formation and the process of micturation.

Renal cortex and related structures.

Anatomy and function of the ureters.

The video discusses the concept of negative feedback as a control mechanism that aims to maintain a constant water concentration in the blood. It explains that ADH, a hormone released by the pituitary gland, has the effect of making the...

This video highlights the dangers of smoking for young people, emphasizing the risks of addiction and the long-term health consequences. It also discusses other forms of tobacco, such as hookahs and e-cigarettes, and their potential...

In this video, the teacher discusses kidney stones, their formation, and why they are extremely painful. They use cadavers to demonstrate the anatomy of the kidneys and urinary tract, explaining how kidney stones develop and the factors...

This video explores five fun facts about the Urinary System.

In this video we will discuss what happens if you don't have enough water in your body, and also what happens if you drink too much. This is called the water balance.