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Module 1: Lesson 1: An Introduction to the Human Body | Introduction | Read the entire page. (2 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
Overview of Anatomy and Physiology | Read the entire page. (11 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Structural Organization of the Human Body | Read the entire page. (15 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Functions of Human Life | Read the entire page. (12 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Requirements of Human Life | Read the entire page. (23 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Homeostasis | Read the entire page. (17 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Anatomical Terminology | Read the entire page. (38 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Medical Imaging | Read the entire page. (20 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 1: Lesson 2: The Chemical Level of Organization | Introduction | Read the entire page. (3 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
Elements and Atoms: The Building Blocks of Matter | Read the entire page. (34 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Chemical Bonds | Read the entire page. (24 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Chemical Reactions | Read the entire page. (23 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Inorganic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning | Read the entire page. (34 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning | Read the entire page. (59 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 1: Lesson 3: The Cellular Level of Organization | Introduction | Read the entire page. (7 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
The Cell Membrane | Read the entire page. (55 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles | Read the entire page. (36 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Nucleus and DNA Replication | Read the entire page. (20 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Protein Synthesis | Read the entire page. (24 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Cell Growth and Division | Read the entire page. (31 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Cellular Differentiation | Read the entire page. (15 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 1: Lesson 4: The Tissue Level of Organization | Introduction | Read the entire page. (3 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
Types of Tissues | Read the entire page. (22 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Epithelial Tissue | Read the entire page. (55 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Connective Tissue Supports and Protects | Read the entire page. (46 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Muscle Tissue and Motion | Read the entire page. (8 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Nervous Tissue Mediates Perception and Response | Read the entire page. (11 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Tissue Injury and Aging | Read the entire page. (22 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 2: Lesson 1: The Integumentary System | Introduction | Read the entire page. (3 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
Layers of the Skin | Read the entire page. (47 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Accessory Structures of the Skin | Read the entire page. (27 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Functions of the Integumentary System | Read the entire page. (21 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System | Read the entire page. (34 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 2: Lesson 2: Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System | Introduction | Read the entire page. (2 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
The Functions of the Skeletal System | Read the entire page. (12 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Bone Classification | Read the entire page. (8 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Bone Structure | Read the entire page. (50 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Bone Formation and Development | Read the entire page. (31 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Fractures: Bone Repair | Read the entire page. (13 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones, and Bone Tissue | Read the entire page. (23 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Calcium Homeostasis: Interactions of the Skeletal System and Other Organ Systems | Read the entire page. (8 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 2: Lesson 3: Axial Skeleton | Introduction | Read the entire page. (6 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
Divisions of the Skeletal System | Read the entire page. (7 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Skull | Read the entire page. (90 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Vertebral Column | Read the entire page. (54 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Thoracic Cage | Read the entire page. (10 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Embryonic Development of the Axial Skeleton | Read the entire page. (15 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 2: Lesson 4: The Appendicular Skeleton | Introduction | Read the entire page. (3 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
The Pectoral Girdle | Read the entire page. (19 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Bones of the Upper Limb | Read the entire page. (36 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis | Read the entire page. (29 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Bones of the Lower Limb | Read the entire page. (38 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Development of the Appendicular Skeleton | Read the entire page. (19 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 2: Lesson 5: Joints | Introduction | Read the entire page. (6 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
Classification of Joints | Read the entire page. (13 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Fibrous Joints | Read the entire page. (13 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Cartilaginous Joints | Read the entire page. (11 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Synovial Joints | Read the entire page. (39 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Types of Body Movements | Read the entire page. (29 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints | Read the entire page. (61 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Development of Joints | Read the entire page. (5 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 2: Lesson 6: Muscle Tissue | Introduction | Read the entire page. (2 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
Overview of Muscle Tissues | Read the entire page. (6 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Skeletal Muscle | Read the entire page. (28 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Muscle Fiber Contraction and Relaxation | Read the entire page. (35 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension | Read the entire page. (28 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Types of Muscle Fibers | Read the entire page. (8 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Exercise and Muscle Performance | Read the entire page. (18 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Cardiac Muscle Tissue | Read the entire page. (8 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Smooth Muscle | Read the entire page. (16 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Development and Regeneration of Muscle Tissue | Read the entire page. (10 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 2: Lesson 7: The Muscular System | Introduction | Read the entire page. (3 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
Interactions of Skeletal Muscles, Their Fascicle Arrangement, and Their Lever Systems | Read the entire page. (23 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Naming Skeletal Muscles | Read the entire page. (12 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back | Read the entire page. (39 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall, and Thorax | Read the entire page. (23 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs | Read the entire page. (35 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs | Read the entire page. (37 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 3: Lesson 1:The Nervous System and Nervous Tissue | Introduction | Read the entire page. (4 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
Basic Structure and Function of the Nervous System | Read the entire page. (47 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Nervous Tissue | Read the entire page. (47 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Function of Nervous Tissue | Read the entire page. (20 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Action Potential | Read the entire page. (56 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Communication Between Neurons | Read the entire page. (44 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 3 : Lesson 2: Anatomy of the Nervous System | Introduction | Read the entire page. (3 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
The Embryologic Perspective | Read the entire page. (33 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Central Nervous System | Read the entire page. (64 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Circulation and the Central Nervous System | Read the entire page. (39 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Peripheral Nervous System | Read the entire page. (41 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 3: Lesson 3: The Somatic Nervous System | Introduction | Read the entire page. (7 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
Sensory Perception | Read the entire page. (106 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Central Processing | Read the entire page. (56 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Motor Responses | Read the entire page. (44 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 3: Lesson 4: The Autonomic Nervous System | Introduction | Read the entire page. (6 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System | Read the entire page. (42 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Autonomic Reflexes and Homeostasis | Read the entire page. (42 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Central Control | Read the entire page. (17 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Drugs that Affect the Autonomic System | Read the entire page. (28 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 3: Lesson 5: The Neurological Exam | Introduction | Read the entire page. (7 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
Overview of the Neurological Exam | Read the entire page. (23 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Mental Status Exam | Read the entire page. (48 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Cranial Nerve Exam | Read the entire page. (56 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Sensory and Motor Exams | Read the entire page. (35 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Coordination and Gait Exams | Read the entire page. (27 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 3: Lesson 6: The Endocrine System | Introduction | Read the entire page. (2 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
An Overview of the Endocrine System | Read the entire page. (17 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Hormones | Read the entire page. (44 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus | Read the entire page. (39 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Thyroid Gland | Read the entire page. (23 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Parathyroid Glands | Read the entire page. (11 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Adrenal Glands | Read the entire page. (23 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Pineal Gland | Read the entire page. (4 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Gonadal and Placental Hormones | Read the entire page. (7 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Endocrine Pancreas | Read the entire page. (25 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions | Read the entire page. (13 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Development and Aging of the Endocrine System | Read the entire page. (6 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 4: Lesson 1:The Cardiovascular System: Blood | Introduction | Read the entire page. (2 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
An Overview of Blood | Read the entire page. (25 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Production of the Formed Elements | Read the entire page. (20 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Erythrocytes | Read the entire page. (38 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Leukocytes and Platelets | Read the entire page. (31 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Hemostasis | Read the entire page. (30 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Blood Typing | Read the entire page. (25 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 4: Lesson 2: The Cardiovascular System: The Heart | Introduction | Read the entire page. (3 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
Heart Anatomy | Read the entire page. (105 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity | Read the entire page. (57 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Cardiac Cycle | Read the entire page. (21 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Cardiac Physiology | Read the entire page. (61 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Development of the Heart | Read the entire page. (6 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 4: Lesson 3: The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation | Introduction | Read the entire page. (2 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
Structure and Function of Blood Vessels | Read the entire page. (57 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Blood Flow, Blood Pressure, and Resistance | Read the entire page. (56 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Capillary Exchange | Read the entire page. (15 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Homeostatic Regulation of the Vascular System | Read the entire page. (49 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Circulatory Pathways | Read the entire page. (122 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Development of Blood Vessels and Fetal Circulation | Read the entire page. (10 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 4: Lesson 4: The Lymphatic and Immune System | Introduction | Read the entire page. (5 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems | Read the entire page. (50 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Barrier Defenses and the Innate Immune Response | Read the entire page. (33 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Adaptive Immune Response: T lymphocytes and Their Functional Types | Read the entire page. (40 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Adaptive Immune Response: B-lymphocytes and Antibodies | Read the entire page. (29 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Immune Response against Pathogens | Read the entire page. (20 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Diseases Associated with Depressed or Overactive Immune Responses | Read the entire page. (26 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Transplantation and Cancer Immunology | Read the entire page. (25 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 5: Lesson 1: The Respiratory System | Introduction | Read the entire page. (4 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System | Read the entire page. (38 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Lungs | Read the entire page. (15 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Process of Breathing | Read the entire page. (50 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Gas Exchange | Read the entire page. (29 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Transport of Gases | Read the entire page. (27 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Modifications in Respiratory Functions | Read the entire page. (14 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Embryonic Development of the Respiratory System | Read the entire page. (13 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 5: Lesson 2: The Digestive System | Introduction | Read the entire page. (3 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
Overview of the Digestive System | Read the entire page. (29 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Digestive System Processes and Regulation | Read the entire page. (20 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus | Read the entire page. (49 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Stomach | Read the entire page. (32 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Small and Large Intestines | Read the entire page. (57 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Accessory Organs in Digestion: The Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder | Read the entire page. (25 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Chemical Digestion and Absorption: A Closer Look | Read the entire page. (35 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 5: Lesson 3: Metabolism and Nutrition | Introduction | Read the entire page. (4 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
Overview of Metabolic Reactions | Read the entire page. (23 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Carbohydrate Metabolism | Read the entire page. (41 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Lipid Metabolism | Read the entire page. (17 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Protein Metabolism | Read the entire page. (15 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Metabolic States of the Body | Read the entire page. (13 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Energy and Heat Balance | Read the entire page. (10 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Nutrition and Diet | Read the entire page. (26 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 5: Lesson 4: The Urinary System | Introduction | Read the entire page. (5 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
Physical Characteristics of Urine | Read the entire page. (15 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Gross Anatomy of Urine Transport | Read the entire page. (18 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Gross Anatomy of the Kidney | Read the entire page. (13 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney | Read the entire page. (21 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Physiology of Urine Formation | Read the entire page. (18 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Tubular Reabsorption | Read the entire page. (50 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Regulation of Renal Blood Flow | Read the entire page. (9 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Endocrine Regulation of Kidney Function | Read the entire page. (14 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Regulation of Fluid Volume and Composition | Read the entire page. (18 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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The Urinary System and Homeostasis | Read the entire page. (14 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 5: Lesson 5: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance | Introduction | Read the entire page. (2 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
Body Fluids and Fluid Compartments | Read the entire page. (37 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Water Balance | Read the entire page. (18 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Electrolyte Balance | Read the entire page. (30 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Acid-Base Balance | Read the entire page. (30 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Disorders of Acid-Base Balance | Read the entire page. (20 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 6: Lesson 1: The Reproductive System | Introduction | Read the entire page. (2 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
Anatomy and Physiology of the Testicular Reproductive System | Read the entire page. (56 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Ovarian Reproductive System | Read the entire page. (86 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Development of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems | Read the entire page. (16 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Module 6: Lesson 2: Development and Inheritance | Introduction | Read the entire page. (2 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
Fertilization | Read the entire page. (22 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Embryonic Development | Read the entire page. (45 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Fetal Development | Read the entire page. (23 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Changes During Pregnancy, Labor, and Birth | Read the entire page. (33 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Adjustments of the Infant at Birth and Postnatal Stages | Read the entire page. (15 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Lactation | Read the entire page. (15 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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Patterns of Inheritance | Read the entire page. (51 minutes) Rice University - 2022 |
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