Wonderscape
Science Kids: Giraffes
In this video, the teacher discusses various aspects of giraffes, including their height, diet, sleep patterns, physical characteristics, and conservation efforts. The teacher presents information in an engaging and informative manner,...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding Heart Attacks: Anatomy, Physiology, and Mechanics
This video explains the basic anatomy, physiology, and mechanics behind a heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction. It discusses how the heart works, the role of the coronary arteries, and the symptoms and treatment of a heart...
Catalyst University
Venous Drainage of the Upper Extremities
In this video, we explore the following: [1] the boundaries of the axillary vein [2] the superficial veins: cephalic and basilic veins [3] other minor tributaries of the axillary vein
Curated Video
How the Circulatory System Delivers Oxygen: The Importance of the Heart and Lungs
The video explains the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system and how the organs within it work together to deliver oxygen to cells and remove carbon dioxide. The video also goes into detail about the structure of the lungs and...
Science360
Engineering improvements to deep brain stimulation - Science Nation
Researchers aim to give DBS patients more control, fewer side effects This University of Washington research is advancing deep brain stimulation, or DBS, which is used to treat people with essential tremor, Parkinson's disease and other...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: The Amazing Circulatory System
This video is an educational lesson about the circulatory system. The teacher explains how the circulatory system works, including the functions and parts involved. The video covers topics such as the role of the heart, blood vessels,...
FuseSchool
Exchange and transport systems in animals
Imagine if it took a couple of months for the oxygen we breathed to reach our cells. Well, if we relied on diffusion alone for oxygen to get to the tips of our toes, it would take about this long. By this time, our cells would have died....
Mazz Media
Respiratory and Circulatory System
Through video, animation and graphics students will discover how the respiratory and circulatory systems work together to help keep us alive through a process called cellular respiration. A close-up look at the components of our blood:...
Curated Video
7 Fun Facts About Your Blood You Didn't Know
What do you know about blood? I’ll share with you 7 fun (and very interesting) facts that you probably didn’t know.
Curated Video
070 What is a disease?
In this video, Leslie answers a very simple question - What is a disease? But, he look at it from a Biological perspective - since this is Interactive Biology. It's the first in the Pathophysiology series. Enjoy!
Curated Video
How to Read an Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
Making Biology Fun. In this video, I go through the P wave, QRS complex, T and U waves of the Electrocardiagram and go into the details of what each of them represents. Enjoy!
Curated Video
Cardiac Output
This episode goes through the details involved in determining cardiac output. It goes into the cardiac output formula, showing how stroke volume and heart rate are involved in determining cardiac output. It also deals with what happens...
Curated Video
061 The Bohr Effect
In this video, Leslie talks about the bohr effect, showing how a combination of an increase in CO2 production, combined with a reduction in pH results in an increase in Oxygen delivery by Hemoglobin.
Curated Video
Blood Pressure and Mean Arterial Pressure
In this episode, Leslie first defines what blood pressure is and shows how it varies in the blood vessels throughout the body. He then shows what Mean Arterial Pressure is and goes into two different ways to calculate it.
Curated Video
The Cardiac Cycle
We all know that the heart beats. We don't even need to think about it - it just happens. But, there are many details that need to come together in order for it to happen efficiently and effectively. In this videos, Leslie goes through...
Curated Video
Net Hydrostatic Pressure and Filtration Pressure
In this episode, Leslie explains what Net Hydrostatic pressure is and how to calculate it. He also shows how filtration pressure is determined by Net Hydrostatic Pressure and Osmotic pressure. Lastly, he shows how High Blood Pressure can...
Curated Video
How Blood Flows Through the Heart
In this video, I go through the process of how blood flows through the heart. It shows blood entering via the vena cave to the Right atrium, then getting pumped into the right ventricle, to the pulmonary vein to the lungs, to the left...
Curated Video
What's in Your Blood
In this video, I talk about the components found in the blood and their functions. We are going to talk about the Complete Blood Count (CBC) test that your doctor orders, red and white blood cells, platelets, and proteins like albumin,...
Curated Video
Hemostasis | How We Stop Bleeding
Hemostasis is the process by which we stop bleeding. In this video, we’re going to get into the three mechanisms involved in the process of hemostasis - vascular spasm, platelet plug formation, and coagulation.
Curated Video
How Adrenaline and Acetylcholine Affect Heart Rate
In this episode, I discuss the effect of Adrenaline and Acetylcholine on heart rate. Adrenaline speeds it up and Acetylcholine slows it down. They both have their effect by modifying the conductance for ions such as Sodium, Potassium and...
Curated Video
Action Potentials and Contraction in Cardiac Muscle Cells
In this episode, I show how the Action potential is generated in cardiac muscle cells and how this results in Contraction of the Heart. When the action potential happens, calcium ions are released from the Sarcoplasmic reticulum, causing...
Curated Video
What Stroke Volume is and How to Calculate it
In this video, I talk about what stroke Volume is - the difference between end-diastolic volume and end-systolic volume. SV = EDV-ESV. Enjoy!
Curated Video
098 The Blood Supply To The Upper Extremities (Main Arteries)
In this video, Leslie talks about the main arteries that supply the Upper Extremities, which includes the subclavian, axillary, brachial, radial and ulnar arteries. The branches that come off those arteries will be discussed in later...
Curated Video
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.