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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | Triggers, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a condition involving debilitating fatigue that is accompanied by a variety of symptoms that become worse after exertion. These symptoms severely disrupt a patient's life. Furthermore, the fatigue...
Professor Dave Explains
Immunomodulators Part 2: Immunostimulants
We just learned about immunosuppressants, so now it's time to learn about immunostimulants. As one would expect, rather than dampening immune activity, these enhance immune activity. There are instances in which immune stimulation has...
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Importance of Vitamin C for Your Body: From Scurvy to Immune System Support
This video explains the importance of vitamin C in the body, including its role as a powerful antioxidant and its association with scurvy. It also discusses how vitamin C is absorbed and excreted in the body, and its essential role in...
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Scientists discover coronavirus’s mechanism for inhibiting the immune system
The novel coronavirus’s genetic sequence has a segment that produces a substance known as nonstructural protein 1.
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The Cells of Innate Immunity (and Mechanism)
The Innate immune response is a general response your immune system has against foreign invaders. And there are special cells involved in the process. In this video, we'll cover those cells and the roles they play.
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Immune Privilege: Do Your Eyes Have a 'Separate' Immune System?
To protect your vision, the human eye gets something called immune privilege. It is basically a license that the body’s immune system gives to some organs, like the eyes and the brain. Immune privilege limits the response of the immune...
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Active and Passive Immunity
It describes various means by which an individual acquires active and passive immunity.
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Biodynamic Vineyard
Dr. Robert Gross, of Cooper Mountain Vineyards, shares his unconventional philosophy and approach to winemaking.
Curated Video
Hemopoiesis / Hematopoiesis | How Blood is Made
In this video, we discuss how blood cells are made - everything from red blood cells to white blood cells and platelets.
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Blood Structure and Function: Why is Blood Important
In this video, we'll dig into the components of blood and talk about why it's important. We talk about the erythrocytes (red blood cells), Leukocytes (white blood cells), and thrombocytes (platelets) and show how they contribute to the 3...
Curated Video
Blood Types Physiology (ABO and Rh Blood Groups)
Do you know your blood type? Even more - do you know what it means? By the end of this video, you'll understand the physiology behind blood types. You'll also understand the significance of the ABO and Rh Blood Grouping Systems.
Curated Video
The Complement System Made Easy
The complement system involves a series of proteins found in the blood that are part of the immune response. But what exactly are they, and how do they function. There are two pathways involved: The classical pathway and the alternative...
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EVERY Human Would Die Without This Cell
What if I told you that there’s one cell in your body that if you don’t have it, you will die? And I’m not saying you might die. I’m telling you that you WILL die if you don’t have it. What is it?
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Disorders of Leukocytes/White Blood Cells - An Overview
Leukocytes or White Blood cells are very important cells in your blood. They function primarily as the defenders of the body, protecting your body when things go wrong or when foreign invaders like bacteria or parasites try to cause...
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Thrombocyte/Platelet Structure and Function
In this video, we will look at the structure and function of platelets/thrombocytes - important components in the blood that are involved in blood clotting/hemostasis. By the end of the video, you’ll have a good understanding of what...
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An Introduction to the Immune System
The immune system is a pretty complex system that includes a number of different cell types and organs. Their function is to basically block, destroy or at least neutralize any harmful substances that could enter the body. And when we...
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Four Ways Your Immune System Learns to Attack EVERYTHING!
You’re infected. Something harmful is in your body and you gotta get rid of it. In this video, I’m gonna talk about four ways your immune system attacks everything.
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Oral Candidiasis (Oral Thrush) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Oral Candidiasis (Oral Thrush) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Oral Candidiasis (Oral Thrush) is an oral infection by fungi (yeast) of the genus Candida (with Candida albicans being the most common...
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Introduction to the lymphatic system
Overview of the anatomy, function and main structures of the lymphatic system.
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KS3/4 Science: Big Screen Science: The Perry Pigger Show
The winners of the North West round of the Big Screen Science competition convey the complex subject of xenotransplantation through their animated film. Could an animated film based on a popular chat show format and featuring a pig as...
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Seborrheic Dermatitis (Dandruff and Cradle Cap) Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Seborrheic Dermatitis | Dandruff and Cradle Cap | Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Seborrheic Dermatitis is a condition involving inflammatory skin lesions with scaling/crusts in areas with high concentrations of...
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Overview of Ebola | Hemorrhagic Fever, Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Overview of Ebola | Hemorrhagic Fever, Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Ebola is a disease caused by infection with the ebolavirus, which causes a significant hemorrhagic fever. In this lesson, we discuss some of...
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HIV AIDS: It's Still A Big Deal
Recent news stories about a functional cure for HIV-AIDS, possible vaccinations and an AIDS-free future within our reach have made headlines all over the world. The hopeful message directed to persons with HIV-AIDS is that the disease is...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding Pneumonia: Causes, Anatomy, and Risks
This video discusses the causes, risks, and anatomy of pneumonia, a serious lung disease that can lead to up to 50,000 deaths per year. The video explains how the infection spreads to the lungs, the role of the immune system, and the...