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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

Chapter 2

Diagnostic Imaging Techniques

6 Videos · 8 Minutes

Chapter 3

Fundamentals of Chemistry

21 Videos · 26 Minutes

Chapter 4

Biochemistry of the Cell

23 Videos · 31 Minutes

Chapter 5

Cells and their Components

21 Videos · 28 Minutes

Chapter 6

Cell Membrane Structure and Functions

15 Videos · 21 Minutes

Chapter 7

Essential Cellular Processes

16 Videos · 21 Minutes

Chapter 8

Tissues of the Human Body

26 Videos · 35 Minutes
Tissues 1:25

8.1: Tissues

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Epithelial Tissues and Their Functions 1:23

8.2: Epithelial Tissues and Their Functions

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Cell Adhesion Molecules – Types and Functions 1:20

8.3: Cell Adhesion Molecules – Types and Functions

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Overview of Cell-Cell Junctions 1:14

8.4: Overview of Cell-Cell Junctions

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Classification of Epithelial Tissues: Overview 1:22

8.5: Classification of Epithelial Tissues: Overview

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Classification of Epithelial Tissues: Simple Epithelium 1:30

8.6: Classification of Epithelial Tissues: Simple Epithelium

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Classification of Epithelial Tissues: Stratified Epithelium 1:29

8.7: Classification of Epithelial Tissues: Stratified Epithelium

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Classification of Epithelial Tissues: Glandular Epithelium 1:20

8.8: Classification of Epithelial Tissues: Glandular Epithelium

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Exocrine Glands: Unicellular and Multicellular Glands 1:29

8.9: Exocrine Glands: Unicellular and Multicellular Glands

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Exocrine Glands: Methods of Secretion 1:08

8.10: Exocrine Glands: Methods of Secretion

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Exocrine Glands: Types of Secretions 1:13

8.11: Exocrine Glands: Types of Secretions

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Introduction to Connective Tissues 1:11

8.12: Introduction to Connective Tissues

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Functions of Connective Tissues 1:17

8.13: Functions of Connective Tissues

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Classification of Connective Tissues 1:30

8.14: Classification of Connective Tissues

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Embryonic Connective Tissues 1:20

8.15: Embryonic Connective Tissues

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Overview of Connective Tissues Proper 1:25

8.16: Overview of Connective Tissues Proper

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Extracellular Matrix 1:26

8.17: Extracellular Matrix

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Connective Tissue Fibers and Ground Substance 1:17

8.18: Connective Tissue Fibers and Ground Substance

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Loose Connective Tissue 1:26

8.19: Loose Connective Tissue

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Dense Connective Tissue 1:13

8.20: Dense Connective Tissue

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Layers of Connective Tissue Proper 1:21

8.21: Layers of Connective Tissue Proper

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Bone as Supporting Connective Tissue 1:23

8.22: Bone as Supporting Connective Tissue

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Tissue Membranes 1:27

8.23: Tissue Membranes

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Fluid Connective Tissues: Blood and Lymph 1:20

8.24: Fluid Connective Tissues: Blood and Lymph

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Tissue Injury: Inflammation and Repair 1:28

8.25: Tissue Injury: Inflammation and Repair

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The Effect of Aging on Tissues 1:19

8.26: The Effect of Aging on Tissues

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Chapter 9

The Integumentary System

18 Videos · 23 Minutes

Chapter 10

Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System

19 Videos · 26 Minutes

Chapter 11

The Axial Skeleton

11 Videos · 14 Minutes

Chapter 12

The Appendicular Skeleton

6 Videos · 7 Minutes

Chapter 13

The Joints

10 Videos · 12 Minutes

Chapter 14

Muscle Tissue

22 Videos · 29 Minutes

Chapter 15

The Muscular System

20 Videos · 27 Minutes

Chapter 16

The Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

26 Videos · 35 Minutes

Chapter 17

Anatomy of the Central and Peripheral Nervous System

26 Videos · 34 Minutes

Chapter 18

Functions of the Central and Peripheral Nervous System

14 Videos · 18 Minutes

Chapter 19

The Autonomic Nervous System

10 Videos · 13 Minutes

Chapter 20

The Special Senses

12 Videos · 15 Minutes

Chapter 21

The Endocrine System

23 Videos · 29 Minutes

Chapter 22

Blood

29 Videos · 38 Minutes

Chapter 23

The Heart

19 Videos · 25 Minutes

Chapter 24

Blood Vessels and Circulation

38 Videos · 48 Minutes
Overview of Blood Vessels 1:14

24.1: Overview of Blood Vessels

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Structure of Blood Vessels 1:15

24.2: Structure of Blood Vessels

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Arteries and Arterioles 1:16

24.3: Arteries and Arterioles

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Capillaries and Their Types 1:20

24.4: Capillaries and Their Types

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Capillary Beds 1:20

24.5: Capillary Beds

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Venules 1:08

24.6: Venules

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Veins 1:17

24.7: Veins

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Veins as Blood Reservoirs 1:10

24.8: Veins as Blood Reservoirs

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Anastomoses 1:19

24.9: Anastomoses

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Blood Pressure 1:24

24.10: Blood Pressure

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Vascular Resistance 1:20

24.11: Vascular Resistance

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Measurement of Blood Pressure 1:17

24.12: Measurement of Blood Pressure

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Venous Return 1:04

24.13: Venous Return

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Pulse 1:16

24.14: Pulse

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Capillary Exchange 1:28

24.15: Capillary Exchange

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Neural Regulation of Blood Pressure 1:18

24.16: Neural Regulation of Blood Pressure

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Hormonal Regulation of Blood Pressure 1:17

24.17: Hormonal Regulation of Blood Pressure

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Autoregulation of Blood Flow 1:17

24.18: Autoregulation of Blood Flow

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Blood Pressure Imbalances and Circulatory Shock 1:24

24.19: Blood Pressure Imbalances and Circulatory Shock

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Exercise and Cardiovascular Response 1:20

24.20: Exercise and Cardiovascular Response

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Overview of Systemic Arteries 1:11

24.21: Overview of Systemic Arteries

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The Aorta 1:14

24.22: The Aorta

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The Arch of Aorta 1:10

24.23: The Arch of Aorta

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Thoracic Aorta 1:15

24.24: Thoracic Aorta

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Abdominal Aorta 1:25

24.25: Abdominal Aorta

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Arteries of the Head and Neck 1:26

24.26: Arteries of the Head and Neck

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Arteries of the Upper Limbs 1:12

24.27: Arteries of the Upper Limbs

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Arteries of Lower Limbs 1:20

24.28: Arteries of Lower Limbs

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Overview of Systemic Veins 1:11

24.29: Overview of Systemic Veins

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Veins of Thorax 1:19

24.30: Veins of Thorax

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Veins of the Abdomen and Pelvis 1:18

24.31: Veins of the Abdomen and Pelvis

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Veins of Head and Neck 1:19

24.32: Veins of Head and Neck

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Veins of Upper Limbs 1:17

24.33: Veins of Upper Limbs

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Veins of Lower Limbs 1:15

24.34: Veins of Lower Limbs

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Hepatic Portal System 1:21

24.35: Hepatic Portal System

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Overview of Pulmonary Circulation 1:19

24.36: Overview of Pulmonary Circulation

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Development of Blood Vessels 1:07

24.37: Development of Blood Vessels

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Fetal Circulation 1:14

24.38: Fetal Circulation

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Chapter 25

The Lymphatic and Immune System

38 Videos · 53 Minutes
Introduction to Lymphatic and Immune System 1:22

25.1: Introduction to Lymphatic and Immune System

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Functions of the Lymphatic and Immune System 1:28

25.2: Functions of the Lymphatic and Immune System

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Lymphatic Vessels and Lymph Transport 1:16

25.3: Lymphatic Vessels and Lymph Transport

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Lymphoid Cells and Tissues 1:18

25.4: Lymphoid Cells and Tissues

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Primary Lymphoid Organs 1:16

25.5: Primary Lymphoid Organs

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Secondary Lymphoid Organs 1:15

25.6: Secondary Lymphoid Organs

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Detailed Structure and Function of Lymph Nodes 1:23

25.7: Detailed Structure and Function of Lymph Nodes

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Development of the Lymphatic System 1:15

25.8: Development of the Lymphatic System

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Introduction to Innate and Adaptive Immunity 1:21

25.9: Introduction to Innate and Adaptive Immunity

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Surface Membrane Barriers 1:18

25.10: Surface Membrane Barriers

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Cells of the Innate Immune Response 1:28

25.11: Cells of the Innate Immune Response

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Antimicrobial Proteins 1:23

25.12: Antimicrobial Proteins

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Complement System 1:27

25.13: Complement System

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Immune Surveillance by NK Cells and Phagocytes 1:25

25.14: Immune Surveillance by NK Cells and Phagocytes

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Inflammatory Response 1:28

25.15: Inflammatory Response

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Special Features of Adaptive Immunity 1:20

25.16: Special Features of Adaptive Immunity

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Cells of the Adaptive Immune Response 1:23

25.17: Cells of the Adaptive Immune Response

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Antigens Involved in Adaptive Immunity 1:26

25.18: Antigens Involved in Adaptive Immunity

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Diversity of Antigen Receptors 1:28

25.19: Diversity of Antigen Receptors

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Antigen Presenting Cells 1:22

25.20: Antigen Presenting Cells

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Antigen Processing Pathways 1:31

25.21: Antigen Processing Pathways

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T Cell Activation and Clonal Selection 1:22

25.22: T Cell Activation and Clonal Selection

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T Cell Types and Functions 1:24

25.23: T Cell Types and Functions

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Cytotoxic T Cells-mediated Immune Response 1:27

25.24: Cytotoxic T Cells-mediated Immune Response

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B Cell Activation and Differentiation 1:24

25.25: B Cell Activation and Differentiation

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Antibody Structure and Classes 1:25

25.26: Antibody Structure and Classes

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Antibody Actions 1:26

25.27: Antibody Actions

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Immunological Memory 1:23

25.28: Immunological Memory

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Active versus Passive Immunity 1:31

25.29: Active versus Passive Immunity

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Development of Immunocompetence 1:22

25.30: Development of Immunocompetence

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Defense Against Bacterial Pathogens 1:31

25.31: Defense Against Bacterial Pathogens

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Immune Response Against Viral Pathogens 1:29

25.32: Immune Response Against Viral Pathogens

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Immunodeficiency Diseases 1:25

25.33: Immunodeficiency Diseases

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Hypersensitivities 1:30

25.34: Hypersensitivities

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Autoimmune Disorders 1:29

25.35: Autoimmune Disorders

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Tissue Transplantation 1:24

25.36: Tissue Transplantation

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Tumor Immunotherapy 1:27

25.37: Tumor Immunotherapy

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Cancer Vaccines 1:30

25.38: Cancer Vaccines

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Chapter 26

The Respiratory System

25 Videos · 33 Minutes

Chapter 27

Digestive System

40 Videos · 54 Minutes
Major Organs of the Digestive System 1:19

27.1: Major Organs of the Digestive System

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Peritoneum 1:21

27.2: Peritoneum

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Histology of the Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract 1:20

27.3: Histology of the Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract

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Nerve Supply of the GI Tract 1:27

27.4: Nerve Supply of the GI Tract

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Regulation of the Digestive System 1:25

27.5: Regulation of the Digestive System

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Blood Supply to the Digestive System 1:16

27.6: Blood Supply to the Digestive System

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Oral Cavity 1:11

27.7: Oral Cavity

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Tongue 1:01

27.8: Tongue

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Salivary Glands and Saliva 1:23

27.9: Salivary Glands and Saliva

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Teeth 1:15

27.10: Teeth

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Tooth Anatomy 1:21

27.11: Tooth Anatomy

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Esophagus 1:24

27.12: Esophagus

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Deglutition 1:25

27.13: Deglutition

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Gross Anatomy of the Stomach 1:16

27.14: Gross Anatomy of the Stomach

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Stomach Histology 1:26

27.15: Stomach Histology

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Hormones Secreted by the Stomach 1:25

27.16: Hormones Secreted by the Stomach

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Cephalic Phase of Digestion 1:24

27.17: Cephalic Phase of Digestion

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Gastric Phase of Digestion 1:26

27.18: Gastric Phase of Digestion

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Intestinal Phase of Digestion 1:29

27.19: Intestinal Phase of Digestion

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Mucosal Barrier of the Stomach 1:25

27.20: Mucosal Barrier of the Stomach

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Gastric Motility 1:16

27.21: Gastric Motility

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Gastric Emptying 1:16

27.22: Gastric Emptying

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Gross Anatomy of the Liver 1:17

27.23: Gross Anatomy of the Liver

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Liver Histology 1:27

27.24: Liver Histology

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Bile 1:19

27.25: Bile

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Gallbladder 1:17

27.26: Gallbladder

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Liver Physiology 1:30

27.27: Liver Physiology

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Diseases of the Liver and Gallbladder 1:26

27.28: Diseases of the Liver and Gallbladder

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Pancreas 1:19

27.29: Pancreas

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Pancreatic Juice and Secretion 1:26

27.30: Pancreatic Juice and Secretion

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Small Intestine 1:15

27.31: Small Intestine

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Histology of the Small Intestine 1:27

27.32: Histology of the Small Intestine

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Mechanical and Chemical Digestion in the Small Intestine 1:30

27.33: Mechanical and Chemical Digestion in the Small Intestine

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Large Intestine 1:09

27.34: Large Intestine

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Histology of the Large Intestine 1:26

27.35: Histology of the Large Intestine

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Bacterial Flora of the LargeIntestine 1:29

27.36: Bacterial Flora of the Large Intestine

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Digestive Functions of the Large Intestine 1:20

27.37: Digestive Functions of the Large Intestine

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Absorption of Nutrients 1:19

27.38: Absorption of Nutrients

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Feces Formation and Defecation 1:26

27.39: Feces Formation and Defecation

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Other Disorders of Digestive System 1:30

27.40: Other Disorders of Digestive System

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Chapter 28

Absorption of Nutrients

25 Videos · 34 Minutes

Chapter 29

The Urinary System

25 Videos · 33 Minutes

Chapter 30

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

20 Videos · 28 Minutes

Chapter 31

The Reproductive System

37 Videos · 50 Minutes
Overview of the ReproductiveSystem 1:31

31.1: Overview of the Reproductive System

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Testes: Gross Anatomy 1:19

31.2: Testes: Gross Anatomy

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Testes: Histology 1:27

31.3: Testes: Histology

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Spermatogenesis 1:22

31.4: Spermatogenesis

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Accessory Ducts of the MaleReproductive System 1:25

31.5: Accessory Ducts of the Male Reproductive System

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Penis 1:29

31.6: Penis

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Sperm Transport 1:15

31.7: Sperm Transport

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Accessory Glands of the MaleReproductive System 1:16

31.8: Accessory Glands of the Male Reproductive System

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Sperm Structure and SemenComposition 1:22

31.9: Sperm Structure and Semen Composition

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Male Sexual Response: Erection &Ejaculation 1:17

31.10: Male Sexual Response: Erection & Ejaculation

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Testosterone: Functions and Regulation 1:26

31.11: Testosterone: Functions and Regulation

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External Female Genitals 1:15

31.12: External Female Genitals

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Vagina 1:26

31.13: Vagina

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Ovaries 1:26

31.14: Ovaries

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Ovarian Cycle 1:27

31.15: Ovarian Cycle

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Oogenesis 1:22

31.16: Oogenesis

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Folliculogenesis 1:20

31.17: Folliculogenesis

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Hormonal Control of the Ovarian Cycle 1:30

31.18: Hormonal Control of the Ovarian Cycle

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Uterine Tubes 1:16

31.19: Uterine Tubes

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Uterus and Cervix 1:18

31.20: Uterus and Cervix

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Histology of the Uterus 1:19

31.21: Histology of the Uterus

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The Menstrual Cycle 1:19

31.22: The Menstrual Cycle

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Menses Phase 1:18

31.23: Menses Phase

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Proliferative Phase 1:20

31.24: Proliferative Phase

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Secretory Phase 1:19

31.25: Secretory Phase

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Disorders of the Male Reproductive System 1:20

31.26: Disorders of the Male Reproductive System

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Disorders of the Female Reproductive System 1:24

31.27: Disorders of the Female Reproductive System

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Hormonal Regulation of the Menstrual Cycle 1:22

31.28: Hormonal Regulation of the Menstrual Cycle

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The Mammary Glands 1:12

31.29: The Mammary Glands

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Development of the Sexual Organs in the Embryo and Fetus 1:15

31.30: Development of the Sexual Organs in the Embryo and Fetus

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Signs of Puberty 1:27

31.31: Signs of Puberty

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In Vitro Fertilization 1:24

31.32: In Vitro Fertilization

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Menopause 1:28

31.33: Menopause

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Birth Control Methods 1:22

31.34: Birth Control Methods

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Infertility in Males 1:23

31.35: Infertility in Males

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Infertility in Females 1:28

31.36: Infertility in Females

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Sexually Transmitted Infections 1:26

31.37: Sexually Transmitted Infections

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