BIOL 357: Anatomy & Physiology

Discover the integral role of osmosis in cellular biology and its connection to passive transport. Learn about the movement of water and its significance in maintaining cellular balance. Unravel the distinctions between osmosis and other passive transport mechanisms.

Discover the intriguing behavioral responses of ants, triggered by chemical cues. This video explains how ants instinctively handle their dead, highlighting the significance of fixed action patterns in animal behavior. Learn how biology and behavior seamlessly connect in the complex world of ants.

Explore the effects of isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic solutions on plant and animal cells. Understand water movement, solute concentration dynamics, and the resulting cellular changes, including turgidity in plants and crenation or lysis in animals.

Discover the mechanism of temporal summation in neurobiology. Understand the role of presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons in this process. Dive deep into the distinct mechanisms and their relevance in the nervous system.

Unravel the intricacies of mitosis by identifying each phase and their characteristics. Highlight the process that is not a part of mitosis, emphasizing the importance of DNA replication.

Discover the fundamentals of the respiratory system and the primary muscle behind inspiration. This video breaks down the physiological process of breathing, the key role of the diaphragm, and why other muscles don't initiate breathing.