Review of Inorganic Chemistry for Anatomy & Physiology Students
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- 1. The Atom
- 2. The Electron Shell
- 3. Isotopes and Average Atomic Mass
- 4. Chemical Bonds I: Covalent
- 5. Chemical Bonds II: Ionic
- 6. Chemical Bonds III: Polar Covalent
- 7. Chemical Bonds IV: Hydrogen
- 8. Properties of Water
- 9. Solutions, Solutes, and Solvents
- 10. Osmosis, Diffusion and Saturation
- 11. Acids and Bases
- 12. The Laws of Thermodynamics
- 13. How to Write and Balance Chemical Reactions
- 14. Weak Acids, Weak Bases, and Buffers
Organic Molecules
Introduction to Organic Molecules I: Functional Groups
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- 1. Introduction to Organic Molecules I: Functional Groups
- 2. Introduction to Organic Molecules II: Monomers and Polymers
- 3. Structure and Function of Carbohydrates
- 4. Lactose Intolerance and the Major Disaccharides: Definition, Structure & Examples
- 5. Structure and Function of Lipids
- 6. Proteins I: Structure and Function
Biochemistry
Function of Enzymes: Substrate, Active Site & Activation Energy
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- 1. Function of Enzymes: Substrate, Active Site & Activation Energy
- 2. Coenzymes, Cofactors & Prosthetic Groups: Function and Interactions
- 3. Enzymatic Reactions: Inhibition and Regulation
- 4. Redox Reactions & Electron Carriers in Cellular Respiration: Definitions and Examples
- 5. Cellular Respiration: Energy Transfer in Cells
- 6. Glycolysis Pathway: Steps, Products & Importance
- 7. Lactic Acid & Alcoholic Fermentation: Comparison, Contrast & Examples
- 8. The Citric Acid (Kreb) Cycle: Products and Steps
- 9. The Electron Transport Chain: Products and Steps
Basic Anatomy and Cell Biology
How a Phospholipid Bilayer Is Both Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic
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- 1. How a Phospholipid Bilayer Is Both Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic
- 2. The Fluid Mosaic Model of the Cell Membrane
- 3. Passive Transport in Cells: Simple and Facilitated Diffusion & Osmosis
- 4. Active Transport in Cells: Definition & Examples
- 5. Endocytosis and Exocytosis Across the Cell Membrane
- 6. Multicellular Organisms, Tissues and Epithelium
Respiratory System
Gross Anatomy of the Airway and Lungs: Conducting & Respiratory Zones
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- 1. Gross Anatomy of the Airway and Lungs: Conducting & Respiratory Zones
- 2. Function of Pleural Cavities and Pleural Membranes
- 3. How Ventilation Muscles Cause Inspiration and Expiration
- 4. The Respiratory Surface and Gas Exchange Efficiency
- 5. Pulmonary Surfactant Function and Ventilation
- 6. Gas Exchange: Diffusion & Partial Pressure Gradients
- 7. External and Internal Respiration in the Lungs: Definition & Process
- 8. Gas Transport: Oxygen and Hemoglobin
- 9. Gas Transport: Cooperative Binding of Oxygen with Hemoglobin
- 10. Gas Transport: Effect of Temperature, pH & Metabolism
- 11. Carbon Dioxide Transport in the Blood
- 12. Autonomic Breathing: How Ventilation is Regulated
- 13. What Are Pulmonary Function Tests?
Cardiovascular System
The Human Circulatory System: Parts and Functions
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- 1. The Human Circulatory System: Parts and Functions
- 2. Anatomy of the Heart: Blood Flow and Parts
- 3. The Cardiac Cycle: Phases, Explanation & Terms
- 4. Heartbeat and Heart Contraction Coordination
- 5. Electrocardiogram (ECG): Definition & Wave Types
- 6. Arrhythmia of the Heart: Terms, Definition & ECG Detection
- 7. Types of Heart Conditions and Diseases
- 8. Heart Rate, Cardiac Output & Stroke Volume
- 9. Regulation of Heart Rate and Stroke Volume
- 10. Total Peripheral Resistance & Blood Flow Regulation
- 11. Regulation of Blood Pressure: Short Term Regulation & Baroreceptors
- 12. Functions of the Lymphatic System
- 13. Circulatory System IV: Red Blood Cells
- 14. Circulatory System V: Hemoglobin
- 15. Blood Types: ABO System, Red Blood Cell Antigens & Blood Groups
- 16. Rh Blood Group, Rh Factor & Erythroblastosis Fetalis
- 17. Anemia: Types and Causes
- 18. Blood Coagulation and Wound Healing
Blood Vessels
Blood Vessels: Arteries, Capillaries & More
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- 1. Blood Vessels: Arteries, Capillaries & More
- 2. Blood Vessel Layers: Tunica Intima, Tunica Media & Tunica Adventitia
- 3. Major Blood Vessels Between the Heart and Lungs: Pulmonary Trunk, Arteries & Veins
- 4. Major Blood Vessels That Carry Blood Away From the Heart
- 5. Major Blood Vessels: Descending Aorta - Thoracic and Abdominal Aorta
- 6. Major Blood Vessels Leading to the Heart: Superior Vena Cava, Inferior Vena Cava & Coronary Sinus
Digestive System
Anatomy and Physiology of the Mouth
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- 1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Mouth
- 2. Anatomy of the Throat and Esophagus
- 3. Anatomy and Physiology of the Stomach and Autonomic Nervous System Controls
- 4. Physiology of the Stomach and Gastric Juices
- 5. What is the Small Intestine? - Anatomy and Functions
- 6. What Is the Pancreas? - Function, Enzymes & Role in Digestion
- 7. The Gallbladder & Liver: Function & Role in Digestion
- 8. Movement Through the Small Intestine: Peristalsis, Segmentation & Pendular Movement
- 9. Small Intestine: Nutrient Absorption and Role In Digestion
- 10. Anatomy and Physiology of the Large Intestine
- 11. Rectum, Functions of the Large Intestine & Water Absorption
- 12. Chemical Digestion of Carbohydrates: Definition & Process
- 13. Carbohydrate Digestion and Absorption: Process & End Products
- 14. Protein Digestion and Absorption Process
- 15. Lipids Digestion and Absorption
Urinary System
Gross Anatomy of the Urinary System
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- 1. Gross Anatomy of the Urinary System
- 2. The Kidney: Major Divisions & Structures
- 3. Blood Supply of the Kidneys
- 4. The Nephron: The Glomerulus's Major Structures and Functions
- 5. Supportive Structures of the Nephron: Functions and Definitions
- 6. What is the Glomerular Filtration Rate? - Definition, Function & Terms
- 7. The Renal Tubule: Definition, Function & Terms
- 8. Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System (RAAS): Pathway, Functions & Terms
- 9. How the Kidneys Regulate Water Balance
- 10. How the Kidneys Regulate Acid Base Balance
- 11. How Kidney and Metabolic Disease Affect Kidney Function
The Endocrine System
Hormones: Definition, Function & Intro to the Endocrine System
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- 1. Hormones: Definition, Function & Intro to the Endocrine System
- 2. What is the Pituitary Gland? - Functions, Hormones & Hypothalamus
- 3. Hormones of the Anterior Pituitary Gland: Names & Functions
- 4. Pituitary Dysfunction: Disorders and Symptoms
- 5. The Thyroid Gland: Functions, Calcitonin & TSH
- 6. Thyroid Disorders: Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism & Thyroidectomy
- 7. Parathyroid Gland: Calcium Metabolism, Osteoclasts & PTH
- 8. Pancreas: Functions, Anatomy & Insulin Production
- 9. Disorders of the Pancreas: Types, Symptoms & Treatments
- 10. Adrenal Glands: Function, Cortex & Medulla
- 11. Adrenal Glands: Epinephrine, Norepinephrine & Stress Adaptation
- 12. Adrenal Cortex: Glucocorticoids and Androgens
- 13. Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone and Body Fluid Balance
- 14. Adrenal Gland Disorders & Treatments: Addison's Disease and Prednisone
- 15. Pineal Gland, Functions, Melatonin & Circadian Rhythm
The Brain
Early Brain Development: Major Parts & Functions
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- 1. Early Brain Development: Major Parts & Functions
- 2. Gross Anatomy of the Human Brain: Major Anatomical Structures and Terminology
- 3. The Brain Hemispheres: Left Brain/Right Brain Communication and Control
- 4. Brain Structures and Functions Part I
- 5. The Cerebral Cortex: Brain Structures and Functions Part II
- 6. Parts of the Brain Stem: The Medulla Oblongata and Pons
- 7. Brain Blood Supply: Anatomy & Diagrams
- 8. Cerebrospinal Fluid in the Brain: Functions & Production
The Nervous System at the Cellular Level
The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems
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- 1. The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems
- 2. Functions of the Nervous System
- 3. Homeostasis and Temperature Regulation in Humans
- 4. Positive and Negative Feedback in the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System
- 5. The Structure and Function of Neurons
- 6. Types of Neurons: Sensory, Afferent, Motor, Efferent & More
- 7. The Myelin Sheath, Schwann Cells & Nodes of Ranvier
- 8. Neuroglia: Function & Definition
- 9. Sensory Nerves: Types and Functions of Sensors and Receptors
- 10. Sensory Nerves and Receptors of Muscles and Tendons
The Five Senses
The Sense of Smell: Olfactory Bulb and the Nose
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- 1. The Sense of Smell: Olfactory Bulb and the Nose
- 2. The Eye and Eyesight: Large Structures
- 3. Receptors of the Back of the Eye: Retina, Rods, Cones & Fovea
- 4. How Receptors of the Eye Conduct Information via the Optic Nerve
- 5. The Sense of Sight: Motion, Nerves and Eye Movements
- 6. Anatomy of the Ear's External Structures
- 7. The Ear: Middle Structures and Hearing Functions
- 8. The Inner Ear: Sense of Balance and Hearing
- 9. The Ear: Hair Cells, Organ of Corti & the Auditory Nerve
- 10. Cranial Nerves of the Face and Mouth: Motion and Sensation Functionality
- 11. Cranial Nerves: The Vagus Nerve and its Functionality
Muscular System
Types of Muscle Tissue: Skeletal, Cardiac & Smooth
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- 1. Types of Muscle Tissue: Skeletal, Cardiac & Smooth
- 2. Major Skeletal Muscle Functions
- 3. Skeletal Muscle Organization: Connective Tissue and Layers
- 4. The Sarcomere and Sliding Filaments in Muscular Contraction: Definition and Structures
- 5. Muscular Contraction: Cross-Bridge Formation
- 6. Excitation-Contraction Coupling & Muscular Contraction Regulation
- 7. The Neuromuscular Junction: Function, Structure & Physiology
- 8. Length-Tension Relationship in Skeletal Muscle
- 9. Muscle Twitch, Wave Summation & Muscle Tension
- 10. How Motor Unit Summation Develops Muscle Tension
- 11. Isometric and Isotonic Contraction: Definition and Examples
- 12. Muscle Metabolism: Processes to Generate ATP
- 13. Skeletal Muscle Fibers: Types and Functions
Gross Anatomy of Muscular System
How Muscle Levers Affect Muscle Efficiency
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- 1. How Muscle Levers Affect Muscle Efficiency
- 2. How Muscular Contraction Causes Articulation: Definition & Types
- 3. Muscle Origin and Insertion: Definition and Actions
- 4. Muscles of the Head and Neck: Anatomy, Motion & Support
- 5. Muscles of the Vertebral Column: Support & Movement
- 6. Axial Muscles: Trunk Muscles Anatomy & Support
- 7. Shoulder Muscles: Anatomy, Support & Movement
- 8. Arm Muscles: Anatomy, Support & Movement
- 9. Forearm Muscles: Anatomy, Support & Movement
Connective Tissue
Types of Connective Tissue
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Skeletal System
Major Bones of the Skull: Names and Location
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- 1. Major Bones of the Skull: Names and Location
- 2. Bones of the Face: Names, Function & Location
- 3. Bones of the Vertebral Column and Ribs: Definition and Function
- 4. Bones of the Arm and Hand: Anatomy and Functions
- 5. Bones of the Shoulder: Anatomy and Functions
- 6. Bones of the Leg and Foot: Names, Anatomy & Functions
- 7. Bones of the Pelvis: Definition and Function
- 8. Joints: Structure and Functions
- 9. Types of Joint Movement & Tissue Structure and Function
Anatomy and Physiology of Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Meiosis I: Reductional Cell Division
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- 1. Meiosis I: Reductional Cell Division
- 2. Meiosis II: Equational Cell Division
- 3. Male Reproductive System: Functions, Organs & Anatomy
- 4. Male Reproductive System: Accessory Gland Functions
- 5. Testicular Anatomy: Structure, Terms & Diagrams
- 6. Male Reproductive System: External Anatomy
- 7. Spermatogenesis: How the Male Reproductive System Produces Sperm
- 8. Sperm's Journey from the Testes to Urethral Orifice
- 9. The HPG Axis: Hormones of Male Reproduction
- 10. Female Reproductive System: Internal Anatomy
- 11. The Uterus and Uterine Wall: Structure and Parts
- 12. External Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System
- 13. Oogenesis: How the Female Reproductive System Produces Eggs
- 14. Phases of The Ovarian Cycle: Overview from Puberty to Menopause
- 15. HPG Axis: Hormonal Control of the Ovarian Cycle
- 16. Follicular Phase of the Ovarian Cycle
- 17. Luteal Phase of the Ovarian Cycle
- 18. The Female Reproductive Axis: Coordination of the Brain, Ovaries & Uterus
- 19. The Uterine Cycle: Secretory Phase
- 20. The Uterine Cycle: Proliferative Phase
- 21. The Uterine Cycle: Menses
- 22. The Uterine Cycle: Phases and Endometrial Changes
- 23. Ovulation to Implantation: Oocyte's Path through Uterine Tubes
Early Development to Childbirth
Fertilization and Zygote Formation: Definition and Processes
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- 1. Fertilization and Zygote Formation: Definition and Processes
- 2. Fertilization: Oocyte Activation & Cell Cleavage
- 3. Early Embryonic Development: The Morula and Blastula
- 4. Embryo Implantation and Placenta Formation
- 5. The Placenta and the Fetus: Structure and Function
- 6. Amniotic Fluid, The Amnion, and the Yolk Sac
- 7. Gastrulation and the 3 Germ Layers (Ectoderm, Endoderm & Mesoderm)
- 8. External Genital Development in Males and Females
- 9. Fetal Development in the First Trimester: Stages & Timeline
- 10. Second Trimester Fetal Development
- 11. Third Trimester Fetal Development
- 12. Childbirth: The Role of Hormones in Labor and Delivery
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