Human Anatomy

This video explores why our body craves food so much that we are willing to over eat until we are beyond full.

For most of history, scientists weren't quite sure why our hearts were beating or even what purpose they served. Eventually, we realized that these thumping organs serve the vital task of pumping clean blood throughout the body. This video investigates how it all works by taking a closer look at the heart's highly efficient ventricle system.
 

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting over 40 million people worldwide. And though it was discovered over a century ago, scientists are still grappling for a cure. This video describes how Alzheimer's affects the brain, shedding light on the different stages of this complicated, destructive disease.

Everyone has an Adam's Apple.  This video discusses why a man's Adam's Apple is so prominent.

This video talks about the different types of blood types and why those are important.

Did you know that horseshoe crabs (they aren't really crabs) are used in the medical field?  Find out how the medical field is using these amazing creatures to help mankind.

This video does an incredible job of discussing how bacteria are overcoming our human-created anti-bacteria.  It discusses the different ways in which bacteria reproduce and current technologies being used in developing better anti-bacteria.  WARNING: Judge the maturity of your class and watch this first to make sure that your students can handle it.  They use the word sex instead of sexual reproduction.

Have you or your students ever wondered why we yawn?  The theory that you may have heard was to add more oxygen to your body.  Well, guess what, that may not be the case.  It might be a way to keep your brain cool.

Sugar is blamed way too much for a child's extra energy.  Watch this video to see why science says it is not to be blamed.

This video discusses how the brain makes room for more information.