The Human Body
1. Shakedown in the Cell
Cell structure, cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, DNA and mitochondria as the cell’s energy-producing organelles.
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Structure of eukaryotic cells
2. Biological Membranes
Phospholipid bilayers, membrane proteins and membrane-bound organelles, plus differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
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Biological membranes
3. Diligent Enzymes
Cellular metabolism, enzymes, cellular respiration and lactic acid fermentation as key processes of cellular energy production.
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Enzyme functions
4. Master Mind
Skull, vertebral column, thorax, appendicular skeleton and bone connections as the main parts of the skeletal system.
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The skull
5. Not a Big Deal
Bone types, periosteum, compact and spongy bone, bone marrow, elasticity and strength.
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Vertebral column
6. Aching Joints
Joint structure and movement, including articular surfaces, synovial fluid, ligaments, sprains and dislocations.
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Joints
7. The Tissue Issue
Epithelial, connective, supportive and nervous tissues, their structure, properties and roles in the human body.
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Epithelium of the skin: epidermis
8. Show Some Flex
Striated, smooth and cardiac muscle tissue, with their distinctive structures, contractions and functions.
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Muscle function
9. Bulging Muscles
Muscle fibres, muscle bundles, tendons, muscle contraction and the main groups of the skeletal muscular system.
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Skeletal muscles
10. Beauty is Skin-Deep
Epidermis, dermis and hypodermis, including the skin’s protective, sensory, thermoregulatory and storage functions.
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Structure of the hair
11. You Are What You Eat
Balanced nutrition, the food pyramid, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and vitamins as essential dietary components.
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The digestive system
12. Where Does Food Go?
The path of food through the oral cavity, pharynx, oesophagus and stomach, including early digestion.
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The process of swallowing
13. Digest It
Digestion and absorption in the small intestine, including pancreatic enzymes, intestinal juice, bile and intestinal villi.
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Structure and function of the stomach
14. What’s Your Poison?
Liver detoxification, large-intestine function, gut flora, water absorption and the formation of faeces.
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Liver and bile
15. Take a Deep Breath!
Trachea, bronchi, lungs and alveoli, together with breathing movements and gas exchange.
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Respiration
16. Make Yourself Heard
Nasal cavity, pharynx and larynx, including air filtration, swallowing and sound production by the vocal cords.
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Defence system of the upper airways
17. It’s in Your Blood
Blood plasma, red and white blood cells, platelets and their main functions in the body.
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Blood clotting
18. Are You Positive?
AB0 and Rh blood group systems, blood group antigens, transfusion compatibility and Rh incompatibility.
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Structure of blood
19. It Beats for You!
Heart structure and pumping action, valves, arteries, veins and the unidirectional flow of blood.
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Circulatory system
20. Vessel Network
Tissue fluid, lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes and lymph organs, including lymph circulation and oedema formation.
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Transport processes in the capillaries
21. Filters
Kidneys and nephrons, blood filtration, reabsorption, urine formation and its passage out of the body.
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Structure and function of the kidneys
22. Cellular Warfare
The immune system’s defence lines, phagocytes, lymphocytes, antibodies, immune responses and immunisation.
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Immune response
23. Raging Hormones
Endocrine glands, hormones and receptors, regulating metabolism, growth, reproduction and the body’s internal environment.
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Hormonal regulation
24. Growth Opportunity
Pituitary hormones, including growth hormone and hormones controlling the thyroid gland, adrenal cortex and gonads.
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The hormonal background of lactation
25. The Love Hormone
The posterior pituitary, vasopressin and oxytocin, including their effects on water balance, childbirth and bonding.
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The pituitary gland
26. Your Neck on the Line
Thyroid and parathyroid hormones, including thyroxine, calcitonin and parathyroid hormone in growth and calcium regulation.
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The thyroid gland
27. Fight or Flight
Adrenaline and the stress response, plus pancreatic insulin and the regulation of blood glucose levels.
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The mechanism of action of insulin
28. All Nerves
Central and peripheral nervous systems, nerves and ganglia, including autonomic and somatic functions.
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Structure of nerve cells
29. Oh, the Nerve!
Neurons, glial cells, dendrites, axons, myelin, nerve impulses, neurotransmitters and synapses.
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Synapses
30. Headquarters
Spinal cord and brain structure, grey and white matter, nerve pathways, cerebral cortex and cranial nerves.
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Structure of the brain
31. Good Reflexes
Reflex arcs, spinal reflexes, defensive and autonomic reflexes, motor neurons and muscle tone.
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Defensive reflexes
32. Autonomic Functions
Autonomic control of food and water intake, swallowing, blood pressure, airway reflexes and thermoregulation.
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Nervous regulation of respiration
33. Sympathies for the Sympathetic
Hypothalamus, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, and their contrasting effects during stress and recovery.
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Structure of the spinal cord
34. Don't Overthink It!
Brainstem, cerebellum, diencephalon, cerebrum and cerebral cortex, with their main regulatory and processing functions.
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Cerebral regions involved in learning
35. Sperm Cells in the Fast Lane
Testes, sperm cells, epididymis, vas deferens, semen, prostate and penis, including maturation and ejaculation.
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Male genital organs
36. Nurturing Uterus
Ovaries, Fallopian tubes, uterus and vagina, including their functions and cyclical changes.
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Female menstrual cycle
37. The Receptive Egg
Menstrual cycle, follicle maturation, ovulation, oestrogen, progesterone and changes in the endometrium.
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Fertilization
38. See Miracles
Sclera, cornea, retina, rods, cones, yellow spot, blind spot and the eye’s natural protection.
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How the eye works
39. Hear Ye, Hear Ye
Outer, middle and inner ear, eardrum, auditory ossicles, hearing receptors, auditory centre and balance organ.
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Hearing
40. Feel That?
Smell, taste, touch, pressure, temperature and pain perception through specialised sensory receptors.
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Cutaneous sensation
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