Catalyst University
The Spinothalamic Pathway EXPLAINED! | Pain & Temperature
In this video, we explore the structure, physiology, and sensation relayed by the spinothalamic pathway.
Science360
Evolving Brain - Mysteries of the Brain
Using amazing new technologies, evolutionary neuroscientist Melina Hale and her graduate students at the University of Chicago are discovering that the basic movements of one tiny fish can teach us big ideas about how the brain's...
Professor Dave Explains
Platyhelminthes Part 1: General Characteristics
The first phylum within Spiralia that we will investigate is Platyhelminthes. These are the so-called flatworms. What are their characteristics? What are the clades within this phylum? Let's set ourselves up for a thorough investigation!...
Catalyst University
Overview & Comparison of Water- vs Lipid-Soluble Hormones
This video includes a basic introduction to the endocrine system and then a comparison of the signaling between water-soluble and lipid-soluble hormones.
Professor Dave Explains
Types of Tissue Part 4: Nervous Tissue
We've learned about epithelial tissue, connective tissue, and muscle tissue, so now it's time to learn about the fourth and final type, nervous tissue! That means all the neurons that send signals around your body. These make up the...
msvgo
More About Endocrine System
It explains the properties and role of hormones, lists the major endocrine glands and their functions and describes the feedback mechanism of hormones.
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Anatomy and Physiology of Erectile Function
This video explains the anatomy and physiology behind male erections, including the role of psychological and tactile stimulation, the parasympathetic nervous system, and the erectile tissues within the penis. The video also discusses...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding the Endocannabinoid System: How Cannabis Affects the Body
This video provides an overview of the endocannabinoid system, including the different types of receptors and cannabinoids involved. It explains how cannabinoids like THC and CBD can affect various parts of the body, and highlights the...
Psychology Unlocked
How Does The Brain Work Cerebral Localisation or Environmental Learning
Asking the question of how the brain works, this video focuses on the debate between cerebral localisation and environmental learning. Does your brain have specialist zones, or does your brain adapt to circumstances?
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
Autonomic innervation of the lungs
This video tutorial briefly covers the sympathetic and parasympathetic role on lung innervation. It focuses on the following: - Sympathetic neurotransmitters (epinephrine and nor-epinephrine) and receptors (adrenergic). - Parasympathetic...
Curated Video
Python for Deep Learning - Build Neural Networks in Python - Anatomy and Function of Neurons
In this video, you will learn about the anatomy and function of neurons. This clip is from the chapter "Artificial Neural Networks (ANN)" of the series "Python for Deep Learning — Build Neural Networks in Python".In this section, we...
Curated Video
Glial Cells: Definition, Types, Functions of Glial Cells | Role in Psychology
Glial cells are various types of brain cells. There are 3 main types of glial cells - astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and microglial cells. These cells protect neurons, help neurons pass information, and keep the brain healthy. These group...
Curated Video
The Brain and Motor Control: Understanding How We Move
In this video, we explore the fascinating control center of our bodies - the brain. We learn about reflexes, motor systems, and the various motor areas in the brain that allow for precise voluntary control. Additionally, we discover the...
Curated Video
032 Visual Processing in the Retina
In this episode, I talk about the visual processing that happens in the retina, starting with the rods and cones, going to the bipolar cells and then the ganglion cells. Watch to learn how this process works.
Curated Video
035 On Center, Off Surround Ganglion Cells
In this episode, I go into detail about how On Center, Off surround Ganglion cells respond to light that stimulates rods and cones in the center and the surround of the ganglion cell's receptive fields.
Food Farmer Earth
Concerned about Mercury Levels In Tuna?
Is it safe to eat tuna? We talk with Michael Morrissey Ph.D, formerly with the Oregon State University Seafood Lab in Astoria, Oregon, and the lead author of a 2005 study that examined mercury levels in West Coast albacore tuna. As we...
Curated Video
033 The Receptive Field of a Ganglion Cell
In this episode, I talk about receptive field of ganglion cells, showing how rods and cones are connected to bipolar cells that are then connected to Ganglion cells. The more bipolar cells you have connected to Ganglion cells, the larger...
Curated Video
Introduction to the Endocrine System and Negative Feedback Control
In this lecture, I discuss the endocrine system and how endocrine glands control functions in the body through the release of hormones. The pituitary gland is known as the Master Endocrine Gland and plays a major role in controlling the...
Curated Video
011 Hyperpolarization - the end of the action potential
After Depolarization and Repolarization comes Hyperpolarization, where the membrane potential falls beneath the Resting Membrane Potential. Watch the video to learn more!
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...
Curated Video
018 Agonists and Antagonists
In this video, I talk about what agonists and antagonists are and how they affect the neuron on the level of the neurotransmitter. Enjoy
Curated Video
029 A General Overview of How Senses Work
In this episode, I give a general overview of how senses work. I use the example of vision to illustrate a process that applies to all senses. Enjoy!