Cancer's ability to quickly spread from one organ to the next makes it one of the most fatal diseases in recent history. Watch as this short video takes you on a trip into the microscopic world of cancer cells, exploring the...

Vision is arguably the most important of the five senses, but exactly how did we come by this amazing ability?  Find out with this engaging video on the 500 million year evolution of the human eye.

Did you know that the biggest organ in the human body isn't the brain, the liver, or even the lungs? It's the skin. Follow along with this short video as it explores the structure of human skin and its amazing ability to...

What makes you human? Bipedality, tool use, and large brains, of course! Scholars learn about the early evolution of humans by watching a video. Scientists explain the challenges in studying early humans and the information gleaned from...

If Hemoglobin and Red Blood Cells play an essential role in your curriculum or have piqued your students' interest, then this video would be an asset for understanding that higher acidity and Carbon Dioxide play an allosteric inhibition...

Various colors are used on the black background of a Smart Board to compose a drawing of a neuron cell and all its parts, while the anatomy of a neuron is described. The function of a neuron is also explained in detail. Show it to your...

Lecture time is mainly spent explaining the concept of voltage potentials 'jumping' across synapses, as well as providing more details about ion pumps and protein vesicles involved in neurotransmitters.

By detailing the percentages of gases in the air we breathe, the lecturer instructs on respiration and the need for oxygen. He also recaps the structure of alveoli in our lungs and how they interact to allow gas exchange with our blood.

If humans can live without one kidney, how important can they really be? Investigate the vital role these organs play in filtering our blood, removing waste, and managing our bodies' water supply with this short animated video.

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...

This preview of the full-length video on the urinary system is not a waste! Though it's short, it succinctly introduces viewers to the roles of the kidneys, ureter, bladder, and urethra. A reading article, quiz, fill-in-the-blank, and...

Watch as the Khan Academy explains why red blood cells are efficient carriers of hemoglobin and explains the difference between pulmonary arteries and veins. This thorough video, complete with excellent explanations and diagrams, will...

Sal describes the cellular activity that occurs when there is damage to our membranes.

It's the heaviest organ in the human body, but exactly what role does the liver play in sustaining life? Follow along with this short video as it explores the various ways the liver filters, stores, and manufactures materials...

The video displays a diagram of the nervous system and the dialogue is a telephone conversation about how it works. While it is not particularly engaging, there are plenty of related resources that make this quite a find! From within the...

Learning about apoptosis and how cells can destroy themselves without any external influence is fascinating. Sal creates interest in the vast number of cells and the complexity of the human body. The likelihood of a mutation causing a...

Most of us have suffered an injury we'd prefer to forget, but lingering scars just won't let us. Watch this video to find out exactly what happens during the healing process that cuases these changes to skin and organ tissue.

Whether it's healing a cut or mending a broken bone, the human body is capable of some pretty amazing repair work, but does it have the power to reverse the blindness caused by genetic diseases? Following along as this...

Chemical reactions are a part of almost everything in everyday life. A video presentation gives an introduction to chemistry by describing the basics of atomic structure and chemical reactions. Learners discover chemical reactions are...

Exactly what causes the the pain you feel when diving to the deep end of a pool? Find out with this short video that explores the physical laws governing the behavior of gases and the ways they affect marine life...

Salman Khan is very enthusiastic about the topic of cellular respiration! He provides an interesting presentation of the respiration process. Expect to learn about the basic stages of respiration, how it works in the human body, and the...

Many people know the feeling of counting backward from 100 before a surgical procedure begins, but what actually happens between number 99 and waking up after surgery? Watch a short video about the different types of anesthesia, the...

With the thousands of tasks our brain consciously performs on a daily basis, it's amazing that breathing isn't one of them. Learn how human bodies are able to automatically control the exchange of gas that keeps us alive...

We are all born with one, but how many people actually know what the pancreas does? Follow along with a short video as it examines the important role this often-overlooked organ plays in digesting food and maintaining...