Learn what cardiac output is and how it reflects the heart’s efficiency in pumping blood throughout the body. This video explains the factors that influence cardiac output—heart rate and stroke…
Explore the fundamental processes of transcription and translation, where genetic information is converted from DNA to RNA and then into proteins. This video breaks down each step, highlighting the roles…
Explore the structure and function of the skin, including its layers, protective roles, and interaction with the immune system. This video also covers the skin’s resident microbiota and how it…
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,…
Discover the body’s compensatory mechanisms during medical shock, including how the cardiovascular and endocrine systems respond to maintain perfusion and blood pressure. This video explains key processes like sympathetic activation,…
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,…
Understand bilirubin metabolism, from the breakdown of hemoglobin to its processing in the liver and excretion in bile. This video explains the steps involved, including conjugation, transport, and the clinical…
Starch is a major source of energy for the diet. Starch is made up of glucose molecules linked together forming linear chains and also branching chains. These chains are tightly…
