CHEM 520: Topics in Interdisciplinary Biological and Biomedical Sciences

School: University of New Mexico

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Meal to Digestion: Grasping Distension & Body's Control Center

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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.

Pharyngeal Slits: The Feeding Marvel in Lancelets and Tunicates

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Explore the vital roles of pharyngeal slits in lancelets and tunicates. Learn how these clefts aid in filter-feeding, capturing food particles, and evolve through different life stages.

Osteocyte Nourishment: The Role of the Lacunar-Canalicular Network in

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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.

Oceans' Influence on the Biosphere: A Vital Connection

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Explore the profound impact of oceans on the biosphere in this video. Discover how oceans contribute to oxygen production, carbon dioxide absorption, and climate moderation, while also uncovering their limitations in regulating the pH of freshwater biomes and terrestrial groundwater.

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Energy Release: Oxidizing Sucrose, ADP to ATP or Glucose?

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Discover which biochemical reaction liberates the most energy comparing options like oxidizing sucrose converting ADP to ATP and cellular respiration. This video offers detailed explanations of each reaction's energy output helping you understand their roles in biological systems.