BISC 1005: The Biology of Nutrition and Health

Discover the science behind thermoregulation, focusing on endotherms and ectotherms. Understand how internal metabolic processes distinguish endotherms, while ectotherms rely on environmental factors. Highlighting the adaptations each group has evolved to thrive in their habitats.

Explore how viruses replicate and the various ways in which new viruses emerge. Understand the importance of mutation, cross-species transmission, and the significance of wider spread in host species for disease control strategies.

Explore the distinctions between aerobic, anaerobic, and non-aerobic exercises. Understand the energy mechanisms driving each type of exercise and their unique health benefits. From jogging and sprinting to golf, discover how each engages the body differently.

Discover the relationship between the papillary layer of the dermis and the layers of the epidermis. Understand the structure, function, and connections that exist in our skin's anatomy.

Unravel the intricate process of hematopoiesis, the production of blood cells in our body. This video discusses various sites, including bone marrow and spongy bone, distinguishing between infants and adults in terms of blood cell generation.

Discover what happens in your body after a hearty meal! Learn about the concept of 'distension' and how nerve cells act as messengers to your control center, orchestrating the digestive process.