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Your Skin Is The LARGEST Organ In Your Body! | Human Skin Song | KLT Anatomy
Your skin is made up of three layers, let's learn more about them!
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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...
JJ Medicine
“Fungal Skin Infection of Many Colors” (Tinea Versicolor) | Pathogenesis, Symptoms and Treatment
Lesson on the fungal skin infection known as Tinea versicolor ("Variety of colors"). Tinea versicolor is a common skin infection due to the fungus Malassezia furfur. Infection with this fungus leads to characteristic skin changes with “a...
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Are Zebras Black with White Stripes or White with Black Stripes?
Zebras are actually black with white stripes. All animals get their colors from pigments called melanin which are of two kinds - eumelanin gives a black to brown color which pheomelanin gives reddish to yellow hues. The cells that create...
Catalyst University
Melanin Physiology: Conversion of Dopachrome to Dihdroxyindole
Melanin Physiology: Conversion of Dopachrome to Dihdroxyindole
Catalyst University
Conversion of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) to Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH)
Conversion of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) to Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH)
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What Happens To Your Hair After You Die?
Hair resists decay even after death due to keratin, a structural protein. The structure and chemical composition of keratin make it difficult for organisms to break it down. Hair outlasts most other soft tissues due to the insoluble and...
Catalyst University
Internal Conversion and Photoprotection: Applications in Biochemistry
Internal Conversion and Photoprotection: Applications in Biochemistry
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How Sunscreen Protects Against Harmful UV Rays
In this video, we learn about how sunscreen works to protect our skin from the sun's rays. It explains the difference between sunscreens and sunblocks, and how they filter or reflect the light to prevent it from burning the skin....
Catalyst University
Complete Melanin Biosynthesis Pathway | Eumelanin & Pheomelanin
In this video, we will discuss the metabolic pathway for melanin biosynthesis. We will also differentiate the separate pathways for Eumelanin & Pheomelanin.
Catalyst University
Dopachrome Tautomerase: Physiology, Biochemistry, and Mechanism
Dopachrome Tautomerase: Physiology, Biochemistry, and Mechanism
Catalyst University
Melanin Biochemistry: Eumelanin Biosynthesis From Tyrosine and Phenylalanine
Melanin Biochemistry: Eumelanin Biosynthesis From Tyrosine and Phenylalanine
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HST-AP Integumentary System Pt. 2
This video discusses the main functions of the integumentary system. Protection, sensory perception, body temperature, storage, absorption, excretion, production, Pigmentation, melanin, carotene, albino, erythema, jaundice, cyanosis,...
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Snow Camouflage: How Animals Adapt to Seasonal Changes
This video explores the concept of snow camouflage in animals, focusing on how different species adapt to changing seasons and the role of photoperiodism in color changes. The video also explains the molting process that warm-blooded...
Catalyst University
Anatomy | Imbalances of the Integumentary System
In this video, we discuss several homeostatic imbalances of the integumentary system and their mechanisms: albinism, a nevus, freckles, and hemangioma.
JJ Medicine
Albinism | Genetics, Different Types, and What You Need to Know
Lesson on Albinism. The genetic condition known as albinism is more aptly known as oculocutaneous albinism due to its ocular and cutaneous manifestations. An individual with albinism is colloquially known as an “albino”. Oculocutaneous...
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Vitiligo (Skin Depigmentation) | Pathophysiology, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Vitiligo (Skin Depigmentation) | Pathophysiology, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Vitiligo is a primary pigmentary condition involving depigmentation of the skin. The etiology is unknown. The pathophysiology involves autoimmune...
Catalyst University
Melanin Physiology: Melanin Absoprtion of UV Light and Internal Conversion to Heat
Melanin Physiology: Melanin Absoprtion of UV Light and Internal Conversion to Heat
Catalyst University
How do Melanocytes Make Melanin?: Melanogenesis Mechanism
In this video, we will discuss how melanocytes generate melanin and transfer this melanin to keratinocytes.
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WOMAN THE SCIENTIST IS ANALYSING A Sample of YOUR demo. Screen is ready to tracking in postproduction.
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Woman the scientist is analysing structure of hair.
Woman the scientist is analysing structure of hair.