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Human Biology Study Guide: Skeleton, Muscles, Blood, Cardiovascular, and Immune Systems

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An Introduction to Bone and Skeletal Tissue

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    What is Bone?
    3:56
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    An Introduction to Bone and Skeletal Tissue Example 2
    3:00
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    An Introduction to Bone and Skeletal Tissue Example 1
    3:30

Gross Anatomy of Bone: Compact and Spongy Bone

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    Gross Anatomy of Bone: Compact and Spongy Bone Example 1
    2:05
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    Compact and Spongy Bone
    3:43

Gross Anatomy of Bone: Periosteum and Endosteum

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    Periosteum and Endosteum
    5:15
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    Gross Anatomy of Bone: Periosteum and Endosteum Example 1
    2:54

Gross Anatomy of Bone: Bone Marrow

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    Bone Marrow
    3:39
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    Gross Anatomy of Bone: Bone Marrow Example 1
    1:31

Gross Anatomy of Bone: Short, Flat, and Irregular Bones

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    Gross Anatomy of Bone: Short, Flat, and Irregular Bones Example 1
    1:01
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    Short, Flat, and Irregular Bones
    2:58

Gross Anatomy of Bones - Structure of a Long Bone

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    Gross Anatomy of Bones - Structure of a Long Bone Example 2
    2:37
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    Nerves and Blood Supply
    2:25
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    Overview of Long Bones
    6:19

Specialized Connective Tissue: Cartilage

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    Specialized Connective Tissues
    02:28
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    Review of Types of Cartilage
    09:22
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    Specialized Connective Tissue: Cartilage Example 2
    01:49

Introduction to the Skeleton

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    Skeletal System
    4:50

The Skull

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    Cavities of the Face
    6:30
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    Introduction to the Skull
    4:42
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    Overview of Facial Bones
    6:30

The Spine

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    Spine (Vertebral Column)
    6:29
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    The Spine Example 1
    5:17

The Thoracic Cage

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    Thoracic Cage
    5:03
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    The Thoracic Cage Example 1
    2:45

The Pectoral Girdle

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    Pectoral Girdle
    6:23
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    The Pectoral Girdle Example 1
    2:48

The Pelvic Girdle

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    Differences Between the Male and Female Pelvis
    3:15
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    The Pelvic Girdle Example 1
    3:00
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    The Pelvic Girdle Example 2
    3:01

Introduction to Joints

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    Introduction to Joints
    05:39
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    Map of the Lesson on Joints
    05:29
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    Introduction to Joints Example 1
    04:06

Introduction to Muscles and Muscle Tissue

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    Properties of Muscle Tissue
    4:36
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    Introduction to Muscles and Muscle Tissue Example 1
    2:00
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    Types of Muscle Tissue
    6:31

Structure of a Skeletal Muscle

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    Organization of Muscle Tissue
    7:12
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    Structure of a Skeletal Muscle Example 2
    2:46
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    The Muscle Fiber
    7:47

Sliding Filament Theory and the Sarcomere

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    Sliding Filament Theory
    6:26
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    Sliding Filament Theory and the Sacromere Example 3
    6:38
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    Structure of the Sarcomere: Bands, Zones, Discs & Lines
    6:01

Steps of Muscle Contraction

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    C. Cross Bridge Cycle
    7:39
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    Steps of Muscle Contraction Example 4
    2:51
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    Steps of Muscle Contraction Example 5
    3:44

Origin and Insertion

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    Origin and Insertion Example 1
    2:51
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    Origin and Insertion
    5:39

Introduction To Blood

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    Composition of Blood
    7:49
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    Introduction to Blood Example 2
    1:55
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    Functions of Blood
    6:11

Erythrocytes

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    Erythrocytes Example 1
    2:43
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    Structure of Erythrocytes
    6:31

Erythrocytes: Hemoglobin

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    Structure of Hemoglobin
    6:45
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    Erythrocytes: Hemoglobin Example 2
    2:35
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    Erythrocytes: Hemoglobin Example 1
    1:57

Leukocytes

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    Leukocytes Example 1
    2:33
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    Introduction to Lymphocytes
    03:51
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    Granulocytes
    3:08

Platelets: Hemostasis

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    Platelets: Hemostasis Example 6
    1:36
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    How To Remember Important Coagulation Components
    3:40
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    Platelets: Hemostasis Example 5
    1:21

Introduction to Blood Vessels

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    Introduction to Blood Vessels Example 1
    3:38
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    Map of the Lesson on Blood Vessels
    2:04
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    Blood Vessels
    4:59

Types of Blood Vessels

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    Types of Blood Vessels Example 1
    1:09
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    Types of Blood Vessels
    5:34

General Blood Vessel Structure

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    General Blood Vessel Structure Example 1
    4:24
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    General Blood Vessel Structure
    14:36

Arteries

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    Arteries Example 1
    1:42
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    Introduction to Arteries
    3:23
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    Arteries Example 2
    1:39

Capillaries

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    Introduction to Capillaries
    4:36
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    Capillaries Example 2
    4:06
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    Capillaries Example 3
    3:45

Veins

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    Arteries vs. Veins
    7:42
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    Veins Example 2
    2:10
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    Introduction to Veins
    6:24

Heart Physiology

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    Cardiovascular Disease
    07:53
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    Cardiac Cycle
    05:37
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    Blood Pressure
    15:53

Cardiac Cycle

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    Cardiac Cycle: Putting It All Together
    13:34
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    Cardiac Cycle Example 3
    3:55
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    Systole, Diastole, Pressure, & Valves
    7:13

Introduction to the Lymphatic System

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    What Is It?
    3:33
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    Functions of the Lymphatic System
    3:57
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    Introduction to the Lymphatic System Example 1
    3:50

Introduction to Immunity

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    Innate vs. Adaptive Immunity
    05:52
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    Antigens & Antibodies
    02:58

Introduction to Innate Immunity

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    Map of Lesson on Innate Immunity
    06:42
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    Introduction to Innate Immunity
    02:30

Introduction to First-Line Defenses

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    Introduction to First-Line Defenses
    01:51
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    Map of the Lesson on First-Line Defenses
    01:35

Physical Barriers in First-Line Defenses: Skin

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    Physical Barriers in First-Line Defenses: Skin
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    Physical Barriers in First-Line Defenses: Skin
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Physical Barriers in First-Line Defenses: Mucous Membrane

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    Peristalsis & Mucociliary Escalator
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    Mucous Membranes
    02:34

First-Line Defenses: Chemical Barriers

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    Chemical Defenses: Saliva Can Prevent Microbial Growth
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    Chemical Defenses: Gastric Juice Prevents Microbial Growth by Lowering pH
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    Chemical Defenses: Sebum Prevents Microbial Growth as a Protective Layer
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First-Line Defenses: Normal Microbiota

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    Normal Microbiota
    03:43

Introduction to Cells of the Immune System

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    Introduction to Cells of the Immune System
    03:21
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    Hematopoiesis
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    Map of the Lesson on Cells of the Immune System
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Cells of the Immune System: Granulocytes

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    Basophils
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    Granulocytes
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    Neutrophils
    05:26

Cells of the Immune System: Agranulocytes

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    Introduction to Lymphocytes
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    Agranulocytes
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    Monocytes
    07:16

Introduction to the Complement System

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    Introduction to the Complement System
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    Map of the Lesson on the Complement System
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    Proteins of the Complement System
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Antigens

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    Antigens
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    Free Antigens vs. Presented Antigens on APCs
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Major Histocompatibility Complex Molecules

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    Major Histocompatibility Complex Molecules
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    Classes of MHC Molecules
    07:17

Introduction to T Lymphocytes

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    T-Cell Receptors
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    Introduction to T Lymphocytes
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    Cytotoxic T Cells vs. Helper T Cells
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Functions of T Lymphocytes

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    Types of Helper T Cells (TH)
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    Functions of Helper T Cells (TH):Activation of Macrophages
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    Functions of Cytotoxic T Cells (Tc)
    06:21

Review of Cytotoxic vs. Helper T Cells

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    Comic Strip for T Cell Functions
    02:58
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    Review of Cytotoxic vs Helper T Cells
    04:27

Introduction to B Lymphocytes

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    Introduction to B Lymphocytes
    03:55
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    B cell Receptors
    04:37
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    Naive B cells Become Effector (Plasma) Cells & Memory Cells
    04:23

Antibodies

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    Antibody Diversity
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    Antibody Structure
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    Antibodies
    00:48

Classes of Antibodies

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    Review Table of Immunoglobin Classes
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    IgM
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    IgG
    03:53

Primary & Secondary Response of Adaptive Immunity

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    Primary and Secondary Response of Adaptive Immunity
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Types of Acquired Immunity

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    Types of Acquired Immunity: Natural vs. Artificial
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    Types of Acquired Immunity: Active vs. Passive
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    4 Types of Acquired Immunity
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