Institute of Human Anatomy
Removing 80% of the Stomach
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the bariatric procedure known as the sleeve gastrectomy, as well as the relevant anatomy associated with it.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Let’s Look at a Real Placenta
In this video, Let’s Look at a Real Placenta
Institute of Human Anatomy
How Your Lungs "Change" With Exercise
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses how the lungs supply the oxygen necessary for exercise, some of the mechanics of breathing, the muscles involved, as well as if and how the lungs can adapt to exercise.
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,...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Can Exercise Prevent Heart Attacks?
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses what happens during a heart attack (myocardial infarction), the causes, and how they are treated. He also discusses some of the best ways to prevent and reduce a...
Institute of Human Anatomy
How Skin Color Works
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discuss the anatomy of skin pigmentation, and how it can vary across the body.
Institute of Human Anatomy
How Diet Affects Your Pee
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses how cranberries and foods such as asparagus affect urine. He also discusses what the various colors of urine mean in regards to health and how we produce urine.
Institute of Human Anatomy
How Dangerous Are Belly Flops?
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy, with the use of the cadavers, discusses what makes belly flops so dangerous.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Do You Really Need Them? Organs You Can Live Without
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses 5 organs/structures that human beings can live without.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Can YOU Build a Human With TWO Hearts??
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses what would need to happen in order for a human to have two working hearts.
Curated Video
Grandma's Lil King by Sharika K. Forde
Grandma’s Lil' King is a sweet and inspiring story about the loving relationship between an African American grandmother and her grandson. The story provides young readers with a gentle introduction to African heritage and explains how...
Professor Dave Explains
Phylum Brachiopoda: The Lamp Shells
Continuing through Lophophorata, we arrive at Brachiopoda, the lamp shells. There aren't many of these left today, but they are fascinating tiny little sea creatures, so let's learn about them now!
Science ABC
If We Go To Sleep Hungry, Why Do We Wake Up Feeling Less Hungry?
When you wake up, you generally feel less hungry because the liver has maintained the blood glucose levels in your blood during your nap. Furthermore, there’s practically no physical activity during sleep, so your energy expenditure is...
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - Gas Exchange and Lungs #26
Learn how the lungs and alveoli are adapted to carry out gas exchange.
Curated Video
Biology - Structure of the Kidneys - (Kidneys Part 2/3) #28
This video covers: - The structure of the kidneys and urinary system - The structure of the nephron - How filtrate is filtered from the glomerulus to the Bowman's capsule - Which substances are reabsorbed from the tubules into the blood...
Curated Video
Biology - Kidney Failure (Kidneys Part 3/3) #29
This video covers: - What happens when the kidneys stop working (kidney failure) - How we can treat kidney failure - What dialysis is, and how it cleans the blood - How a kidneys transplant works
Curated Video
Biology - How the Kidneys Work - (Kidneys Part 1/3) #27
This video covers: - The 3 main functions of the kidneys: 1) removing waste, 2) regulating levels of ions, and 3) regulating levels of water - How the kidneys can achieve all of this using filtration and selective reabsorption - How...
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - What Is Blood Made of? / What Does Blood Do? #25
Ever wondered what your blood is made of? Red blood cells, white blood, platelets and plasma! Learn what each of these components does and how we can replace it with artificial blood.
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes - What is Diabetes and How to Treat It #57
Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are both caused by problems with insulin. Learn the differences between the two and how we can treat them.
Curated Video
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.
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - Control of Blood Glucose Concentration #56
Learn how the body controls it's blood glucose concentration using the hormones insulin and glucagon. We'll also see how these two hormones interact in a negative feedback loop.
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - Blood Vessels #24
Learn the roles of arteries, capillaries and veins and how they are adapted to those roles; as well how to calculated the rate of blood flow.
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - The Heart #23
This video covers the structure and function of the heart, the double circulatory system, the associated blood vessels, pacemaker cells and the coronary arteries.
Curated Video
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - The Narrowing of the Arteries from the Heart to the Legs
Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) through this visually striking animation. This video covers the definition, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, risks, testing methods and treatment approaches. All aspects of the disease are covered...