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Winning and Losing
See how two boxers fare in a match, and discover how the chemicals in our body influence whether we win or lose. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The brain's reaction to winning and losing is hard-wired. When a boxer realises he...
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Birth
A guide to how the mother and baby's bodies change and cope with labour - the most challenging and potentially dangerous phase of pregnancy. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. In the weeks leading up to birth, the mother's body...
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Chemical Contraception
Introducing the basic principles upon which all chemical methods of contraception work, and how the methods of delivery vary. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. There are many chemical methods designed to prevent pregnancy....
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Contraception: History of the Pill
Chart the history of the oral contraceptive - 'the Pill' - from its inception to its modern day prevalence. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The oral contraceptive pill is one of the most popular and reliable methods of...
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Growing Pains
Learn how bones change shape to form the adult skeleton, the problems this causes for growing teenagers, and how to ensure healthy bones for life. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Hormones released during puberty cause a rapid...
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Plasma (physics)
A gaseous state of matter which contains a significant proportion of electrically charged particles called ions. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Blood donation
Explore the substances that make up blood and why it is classed as a mixture. Material processes - Separating mixtures - What is a mixture? Learning Points Mixtures do not react chemically and can usually be separated. Blood is a mixture...
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Hormones in the Human Body: The Pituitary Gland
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Identify the pituitary gland.12112
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Exploring the 5:2 Diet: Benefits and Sustainability
This video delves into the 5:2 diet, where individuals eat normally for five days and restrict calories significantly on two non-consecutive days. It covers the principles behind intermittent fasting, its benefits for weight loss, and...
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Ticklish Laughter and the Second Brain: Exploring Body Mysteries
This video unravels why tickling causes laughter and explores the concept of the stomach as a second brain, influencing our emotions. Discover the physiological and neurological responses behind being tickled and how our gut's complex...
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Exploring Laziness: A Deep Dive into Idleness and Its Impacts
Unpack the concept of laziness, often misunderstood as just a lack of action. Delve into the psychological, genetic, and physiological aspects of why people may seem lazy, including the role of dopamine in motivation and effort. This...
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The Science of Attraction: Understanding Gender Differences in Love and Seduction
Dive into the intriguing world of gender differences in love, attraction, and relationships. Explore how initial attractions are influenced by physical appearances and subtle cues like pupil dilation, and how hormones like adrenaline,...
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The Animal Within: Uncovering Human Instincts
Explore the primal instincts that connect humans with the animal kingdom. This fascinating documentary delves into the survival and reproductive behaviors that humans share with animals, demonstrating our innate responses to fear and...
Healthcare Triage
Why Isn't there a Birth Control Pill for Males?
Condoms and vasectomies remain pretty much the extent of birth control options for people who produce sperm, and both have problems. So why is almost all hormonal birth control aimed at those with ovaries? There have been some successes...
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Maternal Marvels: The Super Senses of Pregnancy and Motherhood
Explore the enhanced senses that develop during pregnancy, such as heightened smell, which persists into motherhood, allowing new mothers to recognize their baby's unique scent and cries among many. This video delves into the scientific...
Wonderscape
The Complexities of Hibernation: Understanding Animal Dormancy
This video provides an in-depth look at what happens inside an animal's body during hibernation, a process far more complex than just a long sleep. It explains how the endocrine system regulates hibernation through hormonal changes,...
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Best Time to Have Sex... According to Science.
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses if the best time(s) to have intercourse based on human anatomy and physiology. This includes discussions around hormonal influences, timing if the goal is...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Sex, Fat, & Weight Loss | The Gland That Controls It All
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the powerful effects the thyroid hormones have on metabolism and how this influences fat burning, weight loss & weight gain, as well as muscle and nervous system...
Institute of Human Anatomy
How Your Kidneys Filter GALLONS of Blood
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the significance of the kidneys. You will likely be surprised by the many functions these most valuable organs perform, such as balancing water and electrolytes,...
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Plant Hormones - Tropisms & Auxins #52
This video covers: - The idea that plants respond to their surroundings just like animals do - But that plants use local hormones rather than a nervous system - How auxins enable plants to respond to light (phototropism) and gravity...
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GCSE Biology - The Menstrual Cycle & Puberty #60
Hormones do many things in the body, two very important roles are controlling puberty and the menstrual cycle. Learn how these work and which hormones are involved. The next two related videos will be on: 1 - Contraception 2 - Increasing...
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GCSE Biology - Endocrine System & Hormones #59
The endocrine system is a collection of glands that secrete hormones. Learn all about the different glands you need to know, and how hormones work.
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GCSE Biology - Contraception #61
Contraceptives are methods people use to prevent pregnancy. In this video we explore the many hormonal and non-hormonal types and how they work. We also briefly cover how pregnancy starts.