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Basics of Anatomy:
6 Science DVD Programs
Respiration and Circulation: Gas Exchange, Molecular Transport
science DVD - Looks at the flow of air through the conducting portions of the
respiratory system to the alveoli before examing: the role of
hemoglobin in gas exchange and O2 and CO2 transport in the blood; the
operation of the respiratory control center; and the mechanics of
breathing. The program then investigates the composition of blood and
how it flows through the heart, arteries, capillaries and veins before
looking at the role of the lymphatic system in fighting infection,
transporting fats, and returning interstitial fluid to the blood.
The Immunological System: Recognition, Attack, and Memory
science DVD - Starts by looking at external barriers to microbial attack such as
the skin and mucus membranes and non-specific internal defenses such as
macrophages, natural killer cells, and the inflammatory response. The
program then delves into the immune response including the recognition
of invaders by antibodies and T-cell receptors, the destruction of
invaders by antibodies and cytotoxic T-cells, and the immunity
conferred by memory cells. A discussion of how vaccinations work and
current AIDS research concludes the program.
Digestion and Excretion: Absorption, Excretion, and Homeostasis
science DVD - First examines the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food that
occurs in the mouth and stomach before looking at digestion and
absorption in the small intestine and the enzymes and other chemicals
secreted by the liver, gall bladder, and pancreas that aid in the
process. The program then looks at the synthesis of vitamins by
bacteria in the large intestine and then goes on to explore the complex
structures in the kidney that allow them to filter wastes out of the
blood while returning water and nutrients.
The Endocrine System: Molecular Messengers, Chemical Control
science DVD - First looks at the chemical structure of various hormones, the
hormone receptors found on target cells, and the feedback mechanisms
that regulate hormone levels. After explaining the difference between
exocrine and endocrine glands the program then looks at the various
endocrine glands and organs including: the hypothalamus; the pituitary,
thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands; the pancreas, testes and
ovaries; and organs such as the thymus, kidneys, stomach, small
intestine and heart that produce hormones.
Muscular, Skeletal, and Integumentary Systems: Defining Our Form
science DVD - Begins by introducing the dermis and epidermis of the skin; the sweat
and sebaceous glands; and the skins role in protecting against
microbial invasion, ultra-violet radiation and in producing vitamin D.
The program then looks in-depth at the structure and function of
skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle before looking at the structure of
cartilage and bone and the skeletal systems role in protecting vital
organs, producing blood cells, storing nutrients and in conjunction
with the muscular system, producing movement. |
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