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031 How Rods and Cones respond to Light
In this episode, I go through the process of how rods and cones respond to light. I use Rods as an example and show how Rhodopsin, Transducin and Phosphodiesterase are involved in the process. Enjoy
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038 How We Hear Different Pitches
In this video, I talk about how the brain processes information on the different pitches that we hear. I'm warning you - it starts off a little scary, but by the end of the video, you will have a good idea of how we hear different...
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065 The Anatomy and Functions of the Frontal Lobe
In this video, I go into more detail on the anatomy of the frontal lobe, and the functions of the various regions in the frontal lobe. I define gyri and sulci, and even show a video of someone with Broca's aphasia, which shows how damage...
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066 The Anatomy and Function of the Parietal Lobe
In this video, Leslie Samuel talks about the regions within the parietal lobe and how they function. The parietal lobe is involved in perceiving and processing somatosensory events like touch, temperature, body position and pain. It also...
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067 The Anatomy and Functions of the Occipital and Temporal Lobes
In this video, Leslie Samuel talks about the anatomy and functions of the occipital lobe, which functions as the visual cortex, and the regions of the temporal lobes, which are involved in Auditory processing, perceiving moving objects...
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Human Physiology for Regular People - Interactive Study Guide
Grab a copy of the most amazing Physiology Study Guide, broken down in a way that ANYONE can understand. Comes with full video support - over 50 videos integrated.
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069 The Meninges of the Central Nervous System
In this episode, Leslie Samuel talks about the 3 meningeal layers of the central nervous system - the Pia, Arachnoid and Dura Maters. In it, he shows how these layers protect the CNS. Enjoy!
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027 The 3 parts of the brain stem and their functions
In this video, I talk about the medulla, pons and midbrain, the 3 parts of the brain stem and take a bried look at their functions.
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030 How Eyes Work - An Introduction
In this episode, I give an introduction to how eyes work. Why do you see what you see? What is the mechanism involved in that process? Watch the video and see :)
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037 How Sound is Transferred to the Inner Ear
In this video, I show how Sound is accurately transferred to the inner ear. Since there is fluid inside the cochlea, impedance matching needs to take place. It happens due to the 1.3 to 1 ratio of movement between the maleus, incus and...
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039 The Function of the Organ of Corti
In this video, I talk about the organ of corti, which is found on top of the basiliar membrane inside the cochlea. When the basilar membrane vibrates up and down, that causes the organ of Corti to move up and down, and the tectorial...
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040 The Role of Hair Cells in Hearing
In this video, I show the details of how the bending of the stereocilia on the inner hair cells results in the release of neurotransmitters, which ultimately results in hearing. Enjoy.
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The Action Potential in All Its Glory - A Review/Summary
What does it take for an action potential to take place? What are depolarization, repolarization, and hyperpolarization? How are voltage-gated ion channels involved? In this video, you will get answers to all these questions.
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063 The Divisions of the Nervous System
In this episode, I talk about the divisions of the nervous system and deal with terms like the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems, Brain and Spinal Cord, Somatic and Autonomic Nervous System, Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous...
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How the Nervous System ACTUALLY Works (EASY!)
The nervous system is the control center of the body. But how does it actually work? In this video, we discuss what the nervous system does, the divisions of the nervous system, and how certain functions (like vision and reflexes) work.
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002 An Introduction to Neurons
BioVid Episode 2 - An Introduction to Neurons. In this video, I talk about what a neuron is, the parts of a neurons and then talk about the three types of neurons.
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007 What is an action Potential
In this episode, I answer a question that is fundamental to our understanding of the nervous system. That question is - What is an action potential/nerve impulse. Action potentials are the signals that are sent throughout the nervous...
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001 An Introduction to the Nervous System
BioVid Episode 1 - An Introduction to the Nervous System. This is the first in a series of Videos teaching different aspects of Biology. In this video, I give an Introduction to the Nervous System. I answer the question What is The...
The Noted Anatomist
Endocrine system overview
This video tutorial provides an overview of the endocrine system (function, definitions, hormone classification and mechanism of action, target cell specificity, negative feedback). 0:00. Introduction 0:28. Nervous system vs. Endocrine...
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How the Nervous System Allows Us to Respond to Changes in Our Environment
The video provides an explanation of the nervous system, its components, and how they work together. The video explains how a stimulus is detected, converted into an electrical impulse, and travels along a sensory neuron to the CNS,...
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The Cardiac Conduction System
In this video, we discuss the components of and functions of the electrical conduction system of the heart.
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HST-AP Introduction to The Nervous System
The basic purpose of the Nervous System is to coordinate all of the activities of the body. It enables the Body to respond and adapt to changes that occur both inside and outside the body.The two major parts to the Nervous System are the...
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Why Do Animals Have Whiskers?
Explore the fascinating function of whiskers in animals. We will learn how whiskers aid vision, serving as touch receptors, and providing a heightened sense of feeling. The whiskers play a crucial role in helping animals navigate their...
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring Characteristics of Animals
In this video, we explore the distinction between sea anemones and marine algae. While they may appear similar and inhabit the ocean, they are actually quite different. This video highlights the fundamental characteristics of animals,...