Crash Course
Endocrine System – Hormone Cascades (Part 2)
More than 27 million Americans have some type of thyroid disease. In the 24th video in a series of 47, scholars see how the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis works in the human body. The narrator then explores what happens to the body...
SciShow
Social Interaction and the 'Bliss Molecule'
Increased oxytocin helps people read facial expressions with greater accuracy. Video explores the way this hormone impacts social interactions and highlights the way scientists perform research to confirm the findings. Then the video...
Bozeman Science
Plant Control
The ethylene gas emitted by the apple or banana helps to ripen a fruit when in close proximity. A helpful video explains how plants attempt to control their environment through hormones. It focuses on five specific hormones: auxin,...
Bozeman Science
Endocrine System
The pineal gland in the endocrine system secretes melatonin which helps humans sleep. In this human body video, scholars explore the major parts of the endocrine system. The instructor explains the roles of hormones, glands, and cells...
Crash Course
Great Glands - Your Endocrine System
Diabetes is the most common endocrine disorder in the United States, affecting about eight percent of the total population. The working parts of the endocrine system are examined in a video that demonstrates how cells receive...
TED-Ed
How Does the Thyroid Manage Your Metabolism?
Hidden in our neck is an important, but often overlooked, little organ called the thyroid. Enjoy this short video as it explains the vital role this powerful organ plays in controlling the function of all...
SciShow
The Teenage Brain Explained
This may answer some of your questions about your students' behavior, as well as explain to them the development stage that their brains are in. The roles of adrenal glands, apocrine (sweat) glands, and pituitary glands are explained as...
Nemours KidsHealth
How the Body Works: Endocrine Glands
Mr. Glandman will not put your class to sleep as he explains the endocrine system. This simply animated cartoon showcases a leotard-donned super hero as he explains to a responsive audience how glands release hormones and instruct cells...
Curated OER
The Endocrine System: How it Works
The endocrine system is unique in that hormones are secreted directly into the bloodstream. Listen as the path of hormones is detailed and the parts of the entire system are discussed. Show your anatomy and biology scholars this video...
Curated OER
How the Body Works: The Digestive System
A quick, detailed explanation of digestion is given alongside textbook drawings of the mouth and intestines. This video would most likely help higher learners since there is no animation or simple explanations. Using scientific...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Anatomy and Physiology: Endocrine System, Part 1: Glands & Hormones
In which we learn about the endocrine system and how it uses glands to produce hormones. These hormones are either amino-acid based and water soluble, or steroidal and lipid-soluble, and may target many types of cells or just turn on...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Young Explorers: What Is the Human Body?
Exploring our world is fun! Abby Brown loves to help kids have fun while learning! In this segment, Abby describes the systems that work together to keep us alive, and talks about how to keep our bodies healthy and strong. [1:51]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Endocrine System: Hormones: Lesson 2
This lesson will give an overview of the structure and function of the endocrine system including the function and interactions of hormones. It is 2 of 8 in the series titled "Endocrine System: Hormones."
Curated OER
Kids Health: The Endocrine System
A basic overview of the endocrine system shown in a cartoon-like movie. Easy to understand for elementary students and a quick review for older ones.
Crash Course
Crash Course A&p #23: Endocrine System, Part 1 Glands and Hormones
Hank begins teaching you about your endocrine system by explaining how it uses glands to produce hormones. These hormones are either amino-acid based and water soluble, or steroidal and lipid-soluble, and may target many types of cells...
Crash Course
Crash Course Biology #33: Great Glands Your Endocrine System
Hank fills us in on the endocrine system - the system of glands which produce and secrete different types of hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development & function. [11:21]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Human Body Systems: Intro to the Endocrine System
Basic overview of hormones and the endocrine system. [9:36]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: From Terpenes to Steroids Part 1: Terpenes
Steroids have to come from somewhere, right? Let's learn about the carbon building blocks with which steroids are made. [7:50]