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Anatomy and Physiology

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31 Chapters

650+ Videos

2,650+ Multiple Choice Questions

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Introduction to the Human Body

14 Videos

17 Minutes

Overview of Anatomy and Physiology

Overview of Anatomy and Physiology

23.1K views

Structural Organization of the Human Body: An Overview

Structural Organization of the Human Body: An Overview

16.1K views

Functions of Life

Functions of Life

17.8K views

Requirements for Human Life

Requirements for Human Life

8.8K views

What is Homeostasis?

What is Homeostasis?

40K views

Negative and Positive Feedback

Negative and Positive Feedback

20.9K views

Homeostatic Imbalance

Homeostatic Imbalance

24.7K views

Anatomical Terminology

Anatomical Terminology

14.3K views

Anatomical Positions

Anatomical Positions

11.2K views

Regional Terms

Regional Terms

10.6K views

Directional Terms

Directional Terms

10.3K views

Body Planes

Body Planes

18K views

Anatomical Movements

Anatomical Movements

8K views

Abdominal Regions and Quadrants

Abdominal Regions and Quadrants

9.8K views

Chapter 2

Diagnostic Imaging Techniques

6 Videos

8 Minutes

X-ray Imaging

X-ray Imaging

5.8K views

Computed Tomography

Computed Tomography

4.8K views

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

5.5K views

Positron Emission Tomography

Positron Emission Tomography

4.4K views

Ultrasonography

Ultrasonography

4.8K views

Overview of Microscopy Techniques

Overview of Microscopy Techniques

10.7K views

Chapter 3

Fundamentals of Chemistry

21 Videos

26 Minutes

What is Matter?

What is Matter?

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The Periodic Table And Organismal Elements

The Periodic Table And Organismal Elements

9K views

Atomic Structure

Atomic Structure

11.6K views

Chemical Symbols

Chemical Symbols

8.8K views

Atomic Number and Mass Number

Atomic Number and Mass Number

10.3K views

Atomic Weight

Atomic Weight

9.1K views

Isotopes and Radioisotopes

Isotopes and Radioisotopes

8.8K views

Electron Behavior

Electron Behavior

8.4K views

Introduction to Chemical Bonds

Introduction to Chemical Bonds

8.4K views

Ionic Bonds

Ionic Bonds

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Covalent Bonds

Covalent Bonds

7.6K views

Hydrogen Bonds

Hydrogen Bonds

9K views

Ions, Molecules, and Compounds

Ions, Molecules, and Compounds

8.2K views

States of Matter

States of Matter

1.4K views

Colloids and Suspensions

Colloids and Suspensions

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Introduction to Chemical Reactions

Introduction to Chemical Reactions

9K views

Types of Chemical Reactions: Anabolic and Catabolic

Types of Chemical Reactions: Anabolic and Catabolic

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Types of Chemical Reactions: Exchange and Reversible

Types of Chemical Reactions: Exchange and Reversible

8.4K views

Energy Transfer in Chemical Reactions

Energy Transfer in Chemical Reactions

8.2K views

Factors Influencing the Rate of Chemical Reactions

Factors Influencing the Rate of Chemical Reactions

4.5K views

Acids, Bases and Neutralization Reactions

Acids, Bases and Neutralization Reactions

7K views

Chapter 4

Biochemistry of the Cell

23 Videos

31 Minutes

Compounds Essential to Human Function

Compounds Essential to Human Function

6.1K views

Role of Water in Human Biology

Role of Water in Human Biology

8.8K views

Introduction to Electrolytes

Introduction to Electrolytes

10.6K views

pH Homeostasis

pH Homeostasis

13.4K views

Overview of Functional Groups

Overview of Functional Groups

11.8K views

Introduction to Carbohydrates

Introduction to Carbohydrates

13.3K views

Carbohydrate Metabolism

Carbohydrate Metabolism

9K views

Sugars as Energy Storage Molecules

Sugars as Energy Storage Molecules

2.3K views

What are Lipids?

What are Lipids?

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Lipid-derived Compounds in the Human Body

Lipid-derived Compounds in the Human Body

4.7K views

Fats as Energy Storage Molecules

Fats as Energy Storage Molecules

4.6K views

What are Proteins?

What are Proteins?

7.5K views

Protein Organization

Protein Organization

6.5K views

Globular Proteins

Globular Proteins

7.6K views

Fibrous Proteins

Fibrous Proteins

2.5K views

Protein Denaturation

Protein Denaturation

4.6K views

Role of Proteins in the Human Body

Role of Proteins in the Human Body

2.9K views

Introduction To Enzymes

Introduction To Enzymes

4.5K views

Enzymes and Activation Energy

Enzymes and Activation Energy

5K views

Introduction to Mechanisms of Enzyme Catalysis

Introduction to Mechanisms of Enzyme Catalysis

8.4K views

Nucleic Acids and Nucleotides

Nucleic Acids and Nucleotides

9.3K views

Nucleic Acid Structure

Nucleic Acid Structure

6.3K views

ATP Energy Storage and Release

ATP Energy Storage and Release

1.5K views

Chapter 5

Cells and their Components

21 Videos

28 Minutes

What are Cells?

What are Cells?

2.6K views

Cell Diversity

Cell Diversity

3.5K views

Cytoplasm

Cytoplasm

1.9K views

The Nucleus

The Nucleus

1.6K views

The Nucleosome

The Nucleosome

1.9K views

The Nucleosome Core Particle

The Nucleosome Core Particle

1K views

Chromatin Packaging

Chromatin Packaging

16.8K views

The Endoplasmic Reticulum

The Endoplasmic Reticulum

1.7K views

Golgi Apparatus

Golgi Apparatus

2.2K views

Lysosomes

Lysosomes

1.8K views

Mitochondria

Mitochondria

2K views

Mitochondrial Membranes

Mitochondrial Membranes

1.1K views

Peroxisomes

Peroxisomes

991 views

Ribosomes

Ribosomes

1.7K views

The Proteasome Structure

The Proteasome Structure

873 views

The Proteasome

The Proteasome

1.1K views

Introduction to Cytoskeleton

Introduction to Cytoskeleton

2.5K views

Centrioles and Centrosomes

Centrioles and Centrosomes

3K views

Microtubules in Cell Motility

Microtubules in Cell Motility

748 views

Mechanism of Ciliary Motion

Mechanism of Ciliary Motion

1.4K views

Microvilli

Microvilli

6.5K views

Chapter 6

Cell Membrane Structure and Functions

15 Videos

21 Minutes

What are Membranes?

What are Membranes?

4.3K views

Membrane Proteins

Membrane Proteins

2.7K views

Membrane Lipids

Membrane Lipids

13.6K views

Membrane Carbohydrates

Membrane Carbohydrates

2K views

Glycocalyx and its Functions

Glycocalyx and its Functions

4.5K views

The Significance of Membrane Transport

The Significance of Membrane Transport

3.6K views

Diffusion

Diffusion

4.4K views

Facilitated Transport

Facilitated Transport

2.4K views

Non-gated Ion Channels

Non-gated Ion Channels

2.5K views

Osmosis

Osmosis

6.5K views

Tonicity in Animals

Tonicity in Animals

3.4K views

Primary Active Transport

Primary Active Transport

2.8K views

Secondary Active Transport

Secondary Active Transport

2.5K views

Introduction to Membrane Traffic

Introduction to Membrane Traffic

1.5K views

Receptor-Mediated Endocytosis

Receptor-Mediated Endocytosis

3K views

Chapter 7

Essential Cellular Processes

16 Videos

21 Minutes

The Central Dogma

The Central Dogma

2.3K views

Replication in Eukaryotes

Replication in Eukaryotes

10.1K views

Types of RNA

Types of RNA

1.2K views

Transcription

Transcription

2.4K views

Translation

Translation

1.8K views

Regulation of Expression at Multiple Steps

Regulation of Expression at Multiple Steps

976 views

What is the Cell Cycle?

What is the Cell Cycle?

2K views

Interphase

Interphase

1.7K views

Mitosis And Cytokinesis

Mitosis And Cytokinesis

1.4K views

The Cell Cycle Control System

The Cell Cycle Control System

3.1K views

Molecular Factors Affecting Cell Division

Molecular Factors Affecting Cell Division

3.2K views

What is Meiosis?

What is Meiosis?

1.4K views

Overview of Cell Signaling

Overview of Cell Signaling

2.5K views

Types of Signaling Molecules

Types of Signaling Molecules

824 views

G Protein-coupled Receptors

G Protein-coupled Receptors

1.3K views

Cellular Differentiation

Cellular Differentiation

2.8K views

Chapter 8

Tissues of the Human Body

26 Videos

35 Minutes

Tissues

Tissues

38.2K views

Epithelial Tissues and Their Functions

Epithelial Tissues and Their Functions

17.8K views

Cell Adhesion Molecules – Types and Functions

Cell Adhesion Molecules – Types and Functions

2.2K views

Overview of Cell-Cell Junctions

Overview of Cell-Cell Junctions

9.2K views

Classification of Epithelial Tissues: Overview

Classification of Epithelial Tissues: Overview

13.9K views

Classification of Epithelial Tissues: Simple Epithelium

Classification of Epithelial Tissues: Simple Epithelium

9.6K views

Classification of Epithelial Tissues: Stratified Epithelium

Classification of Epithelial Tissues: Stratified Epithelium

9.4K views

Classification of Epithelial Tissues: Glandular Epithelium

Classification of Epithelial Tissues: Glandular Epithelium

9.1K views

Exocrine Glands: Unicellular and Multicellular Glands

Exocrine Glands: Unicellular and Multicellular Glands

15.4K views

Exocrine Glands: Methods of Secretion

Exocrine Glands: Methods of Secretion

4.4K views

Exocrine Glands: Types of Secretions

Exocrine Glands: Types of Secretions

2.5K views

Introduction to Connective Tissues

Introduction to Connective Tissues

9.9K views

Functions of Connective Tissues

Functions of Connective Tissues

11K views

Classification of Connective Tissues

Classification of Connective Tissues

10.9K views

Embryonic Connective Tissues

Embryonic Connective Tissues

4.6K views

Overview of Connective Tissues Proper

Overview of Connective Tissues Proper

7.7K views

Extracellular Matrix

Extracellular Matrix

3.2K views

Connective Tissue Fibers and Ground Substance

Connective Tissue Fibers and Ground Substance

8.6K views

Loose Connective Tissue

Loose Connective Tissue

7.4K views

Dense Connective Tissue

Dense Connective Tissue

8.2K views

Layers of Connective Tissue Proper

Layers of Connective Tissue Proper

2K views

Bone as Supporting Connective Tissue

Bone as Supporting Connective Tissue

3.7K views

Tissue Membranes

Tissue Membranes

6.8K views

Fluid Connective Tissues: Blood and Lymph

Fluid Connective Tissues: Blood and Lymph

14.9K views

Tissue Injury: Inflammation and Repair

Tissue Injury: Inflammation and Repair

3.1K views

The Effect of Aging on Tissues

The Effect of Aging on Tissues

2.2K views

Chapter 9

The Integumentary System

18 Videos

23 Minutes

Introduction to the Integumentary System

Introduction to the Integumentary System

8.9K views

Cells of the Epidermis

Cells of the Epidermis

4.2K views

Layers of the Epidermis

Layers of the Epidermis

4.5K views

Papillary Dermis

Papillary Dermis

3.2K views

Reticular Dermis

Reticular Dermis

2.7K views

Hypodermis

Hypodermis

5K views

Pigmentation

Pigmentation

2.5K views

Changes in Skin Color: Clinical Perspectives

Changes in Skin Color: Clinical Perspectives

2.1K views

Accessory Structures of the Skin: Hair and Hair Follicles

Accessory Structures of the Skin: Hair and Hair Follicles

2.5K views

Accessory Structures of the Skin: Hair Growth and Types

Accessory Structures of the Skin: Hair Growth and Types

1.5K views

Accessory Structures of the Skin: Nails

Accessory Structures of the Skin: Nails

1.8K views

Accessory Structures of the Skin: Sweat Glands

Accessory Structures of the Skin: Sweat Glands

2.3K views

Accessory Structures of the Skin: Sebaceous Glands

Accessory Structures of the Skin: Sebaceous Glands

2.1K views

Sensory Functions of the Skin

Sensory Functions of the Skin

5.4K views

Role of Skin in Vitamin D Synthesis

Role of Skin in Vitamin D Synthesis

5.4K views

Skin Diseases and Disorders

Skin Diseases and Disorders

4K views

Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer

4.4K views

Burn Injuries

Burn Injuries

2.7K views

Chapter 10

Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System

19 Videos

26 Minutes

Introduction to the Skeletal System

Introduction to the Skeletal System

6.2K views

The Functions of the Skeletal System

The Functions of the Skeletal System

4.1K views

Classification of Bones

Classification of Bones

6.2K views

Gross Anatomy of Bone

Gross Anatomy of Bone

5.9K views

Compact Bone

Compact Bone

12.2K views

Spongy Bone

Spongy Bone

4.9K views

Bone Markings

Bone Markings

5.7K views

Bone Cells and Tissue

Bone Cells and Tissue

5.1K views

The Bone Matrix

The Bone Matrix

4.1K views

Blood and Nerve Supply to the Bones

Blood and Nerve Supply to the Bones

11.5K views

Bone Formation by Intramembranous Ossification

Bone Formation by Intramembranous Ossification

6.8K views

Bone Formation by Endochondral Ossification

Bone Formation by Endochondral Ossification

5K views

Bone Remodeling and Repair

Bone Remodeling and Repair

4.8K views

Fractures: Bone Repair

Fractures: Bone Repair

3.5K views

Bone Disorders

Bone Disorders

3.8K views

Essential Minerals for Bone Health

Essential Minerals for Bone Health

4.3K views

Role of Vitamins in Maintaining Bone Health

Role of Vitamins in Maintaining Bone Health

3.6K views

Hormones and Bone Tissue

Hormones and Bone Tissue

2.8K views

Skeleton and Calcium Homeostasis

Skeleton and Calcium Homeostasis

4.7K views

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