BSC 216: Human Anatomy & Physiology II

Uncover the fascinating system that nourishes osteocytes in our bones: the osteocyte lacunar-canalicular network. Learn how canaliculi connect these mature bone cells to vital nutrients, ensuring their health even at significant distances from blood vessels.

Discover the fascinating science behind table salt's unique characteristics that arise from the bond between sodium and chloride atoms. Explore topics like its unique taste, solubility in water, and ability to conduct electricity. Learn how the combination of sodium and chloride creates properties neither element possesses on its own.

Explore the Evolutionary History of Invertebrates: Are Beetles Related? Discover the intricate web of invertebrate evolution, dating back over 500 million years, and why beetles and their invertebrate counterparts do not share a common ancestry.

Explore the structure of bones and the key role of the nutrient foramen a small but vital hole. This video will help you understand why this marking is essential for bone health. Discover the answer to what kind of bone marking the nutrient foramen forms

Dive into the world of cellular respiration, where glucose transforms into energy-rich ATP. Unpack the crucial steps that occur mainly within the mitochondria, resulting in the release of carbon dioxide and the production of the cell's primary energy currency. Decode life's foundational energy process and its significance in cellular functions.

Discover the unique characteristics of cartilage, its critical roles in the human body, and the reasons behind its slow healing rate. Uncover myths and gain clarity on the essential factors influencing cartilage repair.