Bozeman Science
The Synapse
In this video Paul Andersen gives an overview of the human urinary system. The system consist of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The kidneys excrete waste from the blood in urine. He explains how the nephron is responsible...
Crash Course
The Nervous System, Part 3 - Synapses!: Crash Course A&P
We continue our tour of the nervous system with a look at synapses and the crazy stuff cocaine does to your body.
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Electrical Synapses Use Ion Currents Over Gap Junctions to Transmit Neurological Signals...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Why Cocaine Is So Incredibly Dangerous
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the devastating toll cocaine consumption has on the body.
JJ Medicine
High Magnesium (Hypermagnesemia): Dietary Sources, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Lesson on high magnesium (Hypermagnesemia), purpose of magnesium, dietary sources of magnesium, causes of high magnesium, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Magnesium is an important element acquired from our diet that is required as a...
The Noted Anatomist
Sympathetics GI
This is a brief video tutorial on sympathetic innervation of GI organs. It also includes innervation of the adrenal gland and skin just because:)
JJ Medicine
SSRI Antidepressant Side Effects (& Why They Occur) | Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Citalopram
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) Side Effects (& Why They Occur) | Paroxetine, Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Citalopram Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) are medications used to treat disorders of depression, anxiety...
Catalyst University
The Mechanism of Benzodiazepines | The GABA Receptor and Allosteric Modulation
In this video, we discuss the mechanism of benzodiazepines (e.g., xanax, ativan). In doing so, we also cover the functions of the GABAa receptor and the effects of benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and alcohols on it.
Catalyst University
MDMA (Ecstasy) | Mechanism of Action & Metabolism
In this video, we explore the mechanism of action and metabolism of the illicit drug, ecstasy, scientifically known as 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA).
Next Animation Studio
Elon Musk’s brain chip: How it works
After his company Neuralink released a video of a monkey playing pong via an implant in its brain last week, SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Twitter that it may be able to move to initial human trials later this year.
The Noted Anatomist
Nicotinic cholinergic receptors
This video tutorial discusses the Nicotinic cholinergic receptors: 0:00. Intro 0:17. What are cholinergic receptors? 0:31. What are nicotinic receptors? 1:47. What are the 2 types of nicotinic receptors? 2:07. Nm. Nicotinic muscle...
Catalyst University
Myasthenia Gravis | Mechanism & Presentation
In this video, we discuss the mechanism of Myasthenia Gravis and how the condition presents.
Catalyst University
[Re-upload] How Does CBD Oil Work? | Mechanisms of THC and CBD in Pain
In this video, we explore the mechanisms of cannabinoids such as CBD in the treatment of pain. Also explored are basic pain signaling, 2-AG, and anandamide.
Professor Dave Explains
Neural Conduction, Action Potential, and Synaptic Transmission
We have probably heard that neurons are the cells that transmit information around the body. But how does this work? Is it actual electricity? Like from the wall socket? What is a synapse? What happens there, in between one neuron and...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding Psychopathy and Sociopathy
This video explores the differences between psychopathy and sociopathy, which are both part of antisocial personality disorder. It discusses the physical differences in the brain of a psychopath, such as low functioning MAOA gene, and...
The Noted Anatomist
Parasympathetics GI
A brief video tutorial on parasympathetic innervation of the GI tract.
Curated Video
016 The Release of Neurotransmitter
When the action potential reaches the axon terminal, this triggers a series of events that result in the release of neurotransmitter to the synaptic cleft. Neurotransmitters bind to the receptors on the postsynaptic membrane causing a...
JJ Medicine
What To Avoid When Taking Sertraline, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Escitalopram (SSRIs)
What To Avoid If You Are Taking SSRI Antidepressants (ex. Sertraline, Fluoxetine) – Foods and Beverages, Herbal Supplements and Prescription Medications that Interact with SSRIs Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) are...
Neuro Transmissions
What is a Synapse?
Oh synapse! Time to connect the dotsÄI mean neurons. Each neuron is separated from its neighbors, so how exactly does a message get passed from one neuron to the next? Through the synapse, of course! Take a closer look at the basic...
The Noted Anatomist
Catecholamines (Norepinephrine, Epinephrine)
This video tutorial discusses catecholamines. 0:00. Intro to catecholamines 0:15. What are catecholamines? 1:24. What is the lifecycle of catecholamines? 2:57. Synthesis and storage 6:46. Release of catecholamines 7:35. Adrenergic...
Professor Dave Explains
The Mechanism of Muscle Contraction: Sarcomeres, Action Potential, and the Neuromuscular Junction
We've learned about the types of muscle, including skeletal muscle, and we know then when these muscles contract, we are able to move our bodies around. But how exactly does this happen on the molecular level? There is an astonishing...
The Noted Anatomist
Autonomic innervation of the Bladder
This video tutorial briefly covers the sympathetic and parasympathetic role on bladder innervation. It focuses on the following: - Sympathetic neurotransmitters (epinephrine and nor-epinephrine) and receptors (adrenergic). -...
Getty Images
Neuromuscular junctions between nerve cells (motor neurons) and a muscle. Nerve signals (green) are transmitted from the nerves to the muscle tissue by the neurotransmitter chemical acetylcholine. This signal causes the muscle to contract
Neuromuscular junctions between nerve cells (motor neurons) and a muscle. Nerve signals (green) are transmitted from the nerves to the muscle tissue by the neurotransmitter chemical acetylcholine. This signal causes the muscle to contract
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Synapse Structure
Synapses are where neurons contact and communicate with their target cells. This video explains the structure and types of synapses using diagrams. [6:50]