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Fight or Flight
Danger elicits an instinctive biological response. Find out which hormones control whether we run away, or stand our ground and fight. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. At the first sight of danger, messages are sent to the brain...
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The Nervous System - Body’s Communication
Our bodies contain an intricate network of nerves and pathways which make up the Central Nervous System. How are they linked? And how do they connect different parts of our body to control bodily functions? Biology - Being Human -...
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Introduction to the Brain
What does the brain look like and what does it actually do? What specific functions do the brain stem, cerebellum and cerebrum control? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The brain is the most complex object in the known Universe....
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How We Touch
How the four sensory receptors in our skin, which detect heat, cold, pain and pressure, help us to feel an object, and can even help us tell if we like something or not. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The skin contains millions...
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The Nervous System - Brain Function
Learn all about the function of the brain and the nervous system. Life processes - Body systems - The brain and body Learning Points The nervous system is the brain, spinal cord and a network of nerves. The senses transmit information to...
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Sense of Touch
Case study of the sense of touch. Life processes - Body systems - The brain and body Learning Points Skin contains specialised cells called neurons that are part of the nervous system. Neurons can detect different sensations – touch,...
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Structure And Function Of the Living Organisms: How Impulse Travels in Reflex Movement
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Explain how impulse travels in reflex movement.5730
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Structure And Function Of the Living Organisms: The Structure and Functions of The Human Nervous System
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Identifying the structure and functions of the human nervous system.5728
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Structure And Function Of the Living Organisms: Human nervous system
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Summarize the human nervous system.83087
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Nervous System Explained In Simple Words
Your nervous system is why you can see this video, scratch your neck, feel hungry and ask yourself, “Who am I?” The human nervous system is a fascinating system with 86 billion neurons and about the same number of glial cells. The main...
Wonderscape
Cell Differentiation and Organismal Complexity
Explore the process of cell differentiation and how cells specialize to perform various functions in animals and plants. Learn how cells organize into tissues, which in turn form organs and organ systems, allowing organisms to perform...
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Unlocking the Power of Hypnosis: Beyond Entertainment to Therapeutic Use
Dive into the fascinating world of hypnosis, where its application extends beyond stage performances to potent therapeutic uses in medical settings. Explore how hypnosis is effectively utilized to treat various conditions like stress,...
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Understanding Pain: The Body's Alarm System
Explore the sophisticated mechanisms behind pain, a crucial alert system that protects us from harm. This video dives into various experiments and explanations that unravel how our body detects and reacts to pain, from quick reflex...
Great Big Story
Diveheart, Transforming Lives Through Scuba Therapy for the Disabled
Explore the profound impact of Diveheart, an organization founded by Jim Elliott that uses scuba diving as therapy to empower individuals with disabilities, offering them a unique sense of freedom and pain relief.
Great Big Story
Casey the capuchin, More than a service monkey
Discover the profound bond between Casey, a service capuchin, and his human, enhancing life and independence.
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Promising Breakthrough in Spinal Cord Injury Treatment: Restoring Neurological Function
This video discusses a groundbreaking discovery by scientists at Cambridge University who have successfully restored neurological function to rats with injured spinal cords. By using a bacterial enzyme called chondroitinase, they were...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Why Fentanyl Is So Incredibly Dangerous
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses what opioids, and more specifically fentanyl does to the body.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Sleep Paralysis | The Waking NIGHTMARE
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the anatomy and mechanisms behind the parasomnia disorder known as sleep paralysis. He explores how the brain enters this state and delves into the cultural associations...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Inside the Brain of a Cadaver
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the neuroscience of motor learning, and the specific neural pathways associated with repeated tasks.
Institute of Human Anatomy
How Whiplash Can Destroy Your Neck...
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the bodily trauma that can occur from whiplash, or cervical acceleration-deceleration.
Institute of Human Anatomy
How Stretching REALLY Works
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the surprising influences that the nervous system has on flexibility and the adaptations that can occur with consistent stretching. He also goes over various reflexes...
Institute of Human Anatomy
How Long Does a Head Transplant Take?
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the procedure known as the HEAVEN protocol, and several of the likely complications to arise from such a procedure.