System: Digestive System

Learn how starch is digested and absorbed in the human body, starting with enzymatic breakdown by salivary and pancreatic amylases. This video explains the process of starch hydrolysis, glucose absorption…

Explore the human gut microbiome and its vital roles in digestion, immunity, and overall health. This video highlights key microbial species, their functions, and how diet and lifestyle influence gut…

Explore the anatomy and function of the colon and how disruptions can lead to colon cancer. This video covers normal physiology, common risk factors, and the progression of colorectal cancer…

Understand the process of colon cancer carcinogenesis, from genetic mutations in APC and KRAS to the progression through adenoma-carcinoma sequence. This video highlights key molecular pathways and risk factors involved…

Understand the autonomic nervous system as this video breaks down its sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions, key neurotransmitters, and physiological effects. Perfect for grasping how the body maintains homeostasis and responds…

Learn how Helicobacter pylori causes gastric ulcers by colonizing the stomach lining and disrupting the mucosal barrier. This video explains the bacterium’s virulence factors, transmission, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies.

Learn how proteins are broken down into amino acids and absorbed in the digestive system through the coordinated actions of enzymes and transporters. This video explains the roles of the…

Learn about the Hepatitis C virus, including its structure, transmission, and how it targets the liver to cause chronic infection. This video explains the viral life cycle, immune evasion strategies,…

Explore the metabolic changes that occur in the fed state, when the body shifts to storing and utilizing nutrients after a meal. This video explains how insulin regulates glucose uptake,…

Learn how the body adapts during the fasted state by shifting to energy mobilization and conservation. This video explains the roles of glucagon and other hormones in promoting glycogenolysis, gluconeogenesis,…