Medical Terminology, Practice Lesson Set 4 for The Basics and Anatomy Lessons. This is the fourth set of 21 Medical Terminology Practice Problems to help you bring together all the information you’ve learned from the Medical Terminology,...

Find out where Toads store their poison on this episode of Breaking Trail! Most people already know that Toads are poisonous but do you know where they actually store their potent toxins? It is not simply in their skin like a poison frog...

This tutorial focuses on triangles of the neck (cervical triangles): 0:00. Intro to triangles of the neck 0:18. Why do we care about cervical triangles? 2:23. Posterior triangle of the neck 6:36. Anterior triangle of the neck - 7:15....

In this video, the teacher discusses the marine toad, which is the largest toad in the world and also known as the cane toad.

Learn the endocrine system with fun labeling worksheets and quizzes.

CAH is a genetic condition that affects the way hormones are made in the adrenal gland. In this simple animated video, we explain how it occurs, the symptoms that result, and how it can be treated.

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In this video, we discuss the origin, anatomy, functions, and major branches of cranial nerve VII, the facial nerve.

This video is answering the question of what is the largest gland in the body.

In this live-action program viewers will learn that the thyroid is a large ductless gland and its primary function is to secrete hormones that regulate the rate of the metabolism and hence growth and development. Students will come to...

This video includes a basic introduction to the endocrine system and then a comparison of the signaling between water-soluble and lipid-soluble hormones.

Histology of the human's largest salivary gland.

This video discusses the different types of sweat produced by the body and how they are influenced by various stimuli. It explains the functions of the apocrine and eccrine glands in producing sweat and their roles in thermal regulation...

In this video, we explore the following: [1] the basic mechanism for hormone synthesis and release by the Posterior Pituitary [Neurohypophysis] [2] contrast this to the function of the anterior pituitary [3] basic functions of oxytocin...

Overview of the intraepithelial glands and related structures.

Here, we explore the histology of the colon [large intestine] along with the 4 layers of the colon wall.

This video tutorial provides an overview of the adrenal gland (topography, parts, vascular supply, histology, hormones, etc..). 0:00. Introduction 0:22. Adrenal gland topography 2:06. Adrenal cortex and medulla 2:32. Vascular supply...

This video explores the 3 primary classes of exocrine glands in the integumentary system: merocrine, apocrine, and sebaceous (holocrine) glands.

Main organs of the endocrine system.

Take a thorough look at the histological appearance of the thyroid gland.

The endocrine system is composed of glands that produce hormones to affect changes in distant target organs. It is crucial in maintaining homeostasis—balance—in the body. There are seven major endocrine glands scattered throughout the...

Anatomy of the lacrimal apparatus and its relations with other head structures (12 structures).

In this lesson, you will learn about how your blood glucose level is regulated (or controlled) by two important hormones – insulin and glucagon, via a negative feedback system. When you consume a meal that is high in carbohydrates, such...

This brief video tutorial covers the anatomy, function and innervation of the parotid gland.

Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid) Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur)



Hyperthyroidism is a condition of an “overactive thyroid”, in which an excess of thyroid hormones (T4 and T3) are produced and lead to a variety of...