SYSB 4004: Freshwater Ecology

Explore the definitions of tissue, organ, and organ system. Understand the distinctions and interconnectedness between these components. Get an overview of the human body's eleven major organ systems and their functions.

Discover the role and location of Langerhans cells key components of the human immune system found in the skin. Learn about the different layers of the skin and where these cells predominantly reside. By the end of the video you'll know that Langerhans cells are mainly found in the Stratum Spinosum layer

Explore the significance of tracking same-age cohorts in population ecology. Learn how it aids in understanding birth and death rates, predicting population trends, and uncover the reasons behind this crucial ecological research practice.

Explore the critical components of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS), including nerves and ganglia. Understand the distinction between sensory and autonomic ganglia and the composition of nerves' layers. Learn why nerves and ganglia lack the protective meninges found in the CNS and how they facilitate essential signal transmission within the body.

Explore the characteristics that distinguish normal cells from cancer cells in this informative video. Learn how normal cells perform specialized functions for overall health, while cancer cells grow uncontrollably. Discover why cancer cells lack differentiation, ignore reproduction control signals, and their connection to the absence of radical scavengers, all leading to their uncontrolled proliferation.

Discover the dynamic nature of the cell's lipid bilayer. Delve into the roles of unsaturated and saturated phospholipids in membrane fluidity. Understand temperature's influence on this vital cellular component.