Interactive Biology, with Leslie Samuel https://interactivebiology.com/ Making Biology Fun Thu, 24 Mar 2022 08:34:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 noMaking Biology Fun EVERY Human Would Die Without This Cell https://interactivebiology.com/9039/t-cells/ https://interactivebiology.com/9039/t-cells/#respond Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=9039 Click here to comment on YouTube What if I told you that there’s one cell in your body that if you don’t have it, you will die? And I’m not saying you might die. I’m telling you that you WILL die if you don’t have it. What is it? Keep reading. Topic Outline Setting the […]

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/9039/t-cells/feed/ 0 How to Do an ECG at Home | Wellue 24 Hour ECG Recorder https://interactivebiology.com/9009/ecg-at-home-wellue-ecg-recorder/ https://interactivebiology.com/9009/ecg-at-home-wellue-ecg-recorder/#respond Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=9009 Leave a comment here. An ECG or an EKG – it’s an electrocardiogram. It shows you the electrical activity of the heart. But how do you do one at home? I’m going to show you how to do a 24-hour EKG at home using this little device, the Wellue 24 Hour ECG Recorder. About the […]

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/9009/ecg-at-home-wellue-ecg-recorder/feed/ 0 T-Cell Development and Maturation https://interactivebiology.com/8973/t-cell-development-maturation/ https://interactivebiology.com/8973/t-cell-development-maturation/#respond Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:00:26 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8973 T-cells play a crucial role in the adaptive immune response - our ability to recognize specific antigens on foreign invaders like pathogens. In this post, we're going to look at how they develop. 

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8973/t-cell-development-maturation/feed/ 0 The Complement System Made Easy https://interactivebiology.com/8972/complement-system-easy/ https://interactivebiology.com/8972/complement-system-easy/#respond Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:00:47 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8972 Leave a Comment here. The complement system involves a series of proteins found in the blood that are part of the immune response. But what exactly are they, and how do they function? By the end of this post, you'll have a better understanding of it all.  Topic Outline: These proteins are made in the […]

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8972/complement-system-easy/feed/ 0 The Cells of Innate Immunity (and Mechanism) https://interactivebiology.com/8934/innate-immunity-cells/ https://interactivebiology.com/8934/innate-immunity-cells/#respond Thu, 24 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8934 Click here to watch on YouTube The innate immune response is a general response your immune system has against foreign invaders. It involves a number of different special cells. In this post, we'll cover those cells and the roles they play. Topic Outline: Phagocytes Macrophages Neutrophils Monocytes Mast Cells Eosinophils Basophils Natural Killer Cells Dendritic […]

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8934/innate-immunity-cells/feed/ 0 An Introduction to the Immune System https://interactivebiology.com/8932/introduction-immune-system/ https://interactivebiology.com/8932/introduction-immune-system/#respond Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8932 Click here to comment on YouTube Our immune system functions to protect our bodies from harmful invaders. But how exactly does it do what it does? By the end of this post, you’ll have a better understanding of how the immune system functions. Topic Outline: Three Lines of Defenses: Physical / Chemical Barriers Innate Immune […]

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8932/introduction-immune-system/feed/ 0 Drugs That Affect the Cardiovascular System https://interactivebiology.com/8929/cardiovascular-drugs/ https://interactivebiology.com/8929/cardiovascular-drugs/#respond Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:00:10 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8929 Click here to comment on YouTube The circulatory system, like every other system in the body, is very important. Doctors address health-related blood pressure and heart issues by prescribing various medications. Let's take a look at five kinds of cardiovascular drugs and how they work. Topic Outline Types of Cardiovascular Drugs: Anticoagulant Drugs ACE Inhibitors […]

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8929/cardiovascular-drugs/feed/ 0 7 Fun Facts About Your Blood https://interactivebiology.com/8904/7-fun-facts-about-your-blood/ https://interactivebiology.com/8904/7-fun-facts-about-your-blood/#respond Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:00:11 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8904 Click here to comment on YouTube What do you know about blood? I'll share with you 7 fun (and very interesting) facts that you probably didn’t know. Let's start! Fact #1: The body produces 2M-3M RBCs per second Did you know that every second, the body makes somewhere between 2 and 3 million red blood […]

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8904/7-fun-facts-about-your-blood/feed/ 0 Blood Typing From Home Using the EldonCard Blood Type Test Kit https://interactivebiology.com/8874/eldoncard-blood-type-kit/ https://interactivebiology.com/8874/eldoncard-blood-type-kit/#respond Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8874 What blood type do you have? Is it A, B, AB, or O. And are you RhD positive or negative. In this video, you will learn how to use the Eldon Blood Typing Kit to determine your blood type at home.

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8874/eldoncard-blood-type-kit/feed/ 0 Blood Types Physiology (ABO and Rh Blood Groups) https://interactivebiology.com/8861/blood-types/ https://interactivebiology.com/8861/blood-types/#respond Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8861 Do you know your blood type? Even more - do you know what it means? Let's understand the physiology behind blood types.

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8861/blood-types/feed/ 0 Hemostasis | How We Stop Bleeding https://interactivebiology.com/8842/hemostasis-stop-bleeding/ https://interactivebiology.com/8842/hemostasis-stop-bleeding/#respond Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8842 Click here to leave a comment You get a cut and you start bleeding. But after a little while, the bleeding stops. That stopping of the flow of blood is called hemostasis. When you get a cut, this causes damage to the walls of the blood vessels in that area. As a result, blood will […]

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8842/hemostasis-stop-bleeding/feed/ 0 Platelet (Thrombocyte) Structure and Function https://interactivebiology.com/8830/platelets-thrombocytes/ https://interactivebiology.com/8830/platelets-thrombocytes/#respond Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8830 Thrombocytes - also known as platelets. They are involved in blood clotting and wound healing. But what exactly are they and how do they do what they do?

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8830/platelets-thrombocytes/feed/ 0 Disorders of Leukocytes/White Blood Cells – An Overview https://interactivebiology.com/8806/white-blood-cells-disorders/ https://interactivebiology.com/8806/white-blood-cells-disorders/#respond Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8806 Click here to leave a comment Leukocytes or White Blood cells are very important cells in your blood. They function primarily as the defenders of the body, protecting your body when things go wrong or when foreign invaders like bacteria or parasites try to cause problems. But what happens when things go wrong with these […]

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8806/white-blood-cells-disorders/feed/ 0 Introduction to White Blood Cells a.k.a. Leukocytes https://interactivebiology.com/8785/white-blood-cells/ https://interactivebiology.com/8785/white-blood-cells/#respond Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:52:11 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8785 White blood cells, a.k.a. Leukocytes are the second most common cell type in the blood. But what do we know about their structure and what exactly do they do? Click here to leave a comment on YouTube Topic Outline: Main Function of White Blood Cells Differences Between Red Blood Cells and White Blood Cells Structural […]

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8785/white-blood-cells/feed/ 0 Disorders of Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes) | Anemia https://interactivebiology.com/8759/red-blood-cells-disorders/ https://interactivebiology.com/8759/red-blood-cells-disorders/#respond Tue, 18 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8759 Erythrocytes a.k.a. Red Blood Cells help us transport oxygen throughout the body. But what happens when they don’t work the way they should? Let's find out. Topic Outline: Anemia 3 Major Causes of Anemia Loss of blood Rapid blood loss Chronic blood loss Decreased or Faulty RBC Production Sickle Cell Anemia Iron-Deficiency Anemia Vitamin-Deficiency Anemia […]

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8759/red-blood-cells-disorders/feed/ 0 The Structure and Function of Red Blood Cells a.k.a. Erythrocytes https://interactivebiology.com/8743/erythrocytes-red-blood-cells/ https://interactivebiology.com/8743/erythrocytes-red-blood-cells/#respond Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8743 When you bleed, it’s red. It’s red because of red blood cells. Red blood cells are also called erythrocytes. Let’s dive into the structure and function of this element in the blood.

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8743/erythrocytes-red-blood-cells/feed/ 0 Hemopoiesis – How Blood Cells are Made https://interactivebiology.com/8730/hemopoiesis-how-blood-is-made/ https://interactivebiology.com/8730/hemopoiesis-how-blood-is-made/#respond Tue, 11 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8730 We have learned about the different components of the blood. We know that it has red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets which all serve specific functions and are absolutely necessary to sustain our lives. Now these cells all need to be made. And the process for making blood cells is called Hemopoiesis.  Topic […]

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8730/hemopoiesis-how-blood-is-made/feed/ 0 What’s in the Blood? https://interactivebiology.com/8717/whats-in-the-blood/ https://interactivebiology.com/8717/whats-in-the-blood/#respond Thu, 06 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8717 The main functions of the blood are based on the roles of each of its components namely the erythrocytes (RBCs), leukocytes (WBCs), platelets, and plasma.

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8717/whats-in-the-blood/feed/ 0 Blood Structure and Its 3 Main Circulatory Functions in the Body https://interactivebiology.com/8705/blood-main-functions/ https://interactivebiology.com/8705/blood-main-functions/#respond Tue, 04 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8705 Blood plays a vital role in the circulatory system as it performs its three main functions for the body namely, transportation, protection, and homeostasis.

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8705/blood-main-functions/feed/ 0 Biologist Reacts to the Good Doctor Pilot Episode Part 2 | Echocardiogram, Pericardial Effusion, and more… https://interactivebiology.com/8636/biologist-reacts-to-the-good-doctor-pilot-episode-part-2/ https://interactivebiology.com/8636/biologist-reacts-to-the-good-doctor-pilot-episode-part-2/#respond Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8636 Biology concepts explained in this episode: What does a reduced amplitude in the ECG reading mean? What is an Echocardiogram? What is Pericardial Effusion?  Let’s Take a Step Back: The Venous Drainage From the Head Continuing on from the previous episode, we dig into the next events that occurred from the Pilot Episode of The […]

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8636/biologist-reacts-to-the-good-doctor-pilot-episode-part-2/feed/ 0 Glomerular Filtration Rate – but Easier to Understand https://interactivebiology.com/8589/glomerular-filtration-rate/ https://interactivebiology.com/8589/glomerular-filtration-rate/#respond Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:10:00 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8589 By now, we all know that the major function of filtration by the urinary system occurs within the glomerulus of the nephrons. The nephrons are the functional unit of the kidneys. Hence, the term “Glomerular Filtration.” Zooming in and examining the structure of the nephron, we learned that the glomerulus is a specialized bundle of capillaries […]

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8589/glomerular-filtration-rate/feed/ 0 Biologist Reacts to THE GOOD DOCTOR Pilot Episode | Tension PneumothoraxThe nullnullnull https://interactivebiology.com/8623/biologist-reacts-the-good-doctor-pilot/ https://interactivebiology.com/8623/biologist-reacts-the-good-doctor-pilot/#respond Tue, 21 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8623 Biology Concepts Explained in This Episode: What happens when you cut the jugular vein? Why is it crucial to NOT put pressure on the trachea? What is Intrathoracic Pressure and Venous Distension? What is Tension Pneumothorax The Surgery – Treatment for Tension Pneumothorax Setting the Airport Scene The video starts at the airport with Dr. […]

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8623/biologist-reacts-the-good-doctor-pilot/feed/ 0 Biologist Reacts to THE GOOD DOCTOR Pilot Episode | Tension PneumothoraxThe nullnullnull https://interactivebiology.com/8598/the-structure-and-function-of-the-nephron-made-easy/ https://interactivebiology.com/8598/the-structure-and-function-of-the-nephron-made-easy/#respond Tue, 14 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8598 The nephron is the structural and functional unit of the kidney. All of the excretory processes happen in the nephron with one or more occurring in each of its parts– from filtration, reabsorption, secretion, to elimination of wastes. By being familiar with the structure of the nephron, we will be able to clearly follow when […]

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8598/the-structure-and-function-of-the-nephron-made-easy/feed/ 0 Biologist Reacts to THE GOOD DOCTOR “Trampoline” | What is Treponema? https://interactivebiology.com/8612/biologist-reacts-to-the-good-doctor-trampoline-what-is-treponema/ https://interactivebiology.com/8612/biologist-reacts-to-the-good-doctor-trampoline-what-is-treponema/#respond Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8612 Biology Concepts explained in this episode: Why is there a lot of bleeding from the head? What is epidural hematoma? What is Treponema or tertiary syphilis? How the problem was first identified:  The show starts with Dr. Shaun Murphy in a bar trying to strike a conversation with a man. The man appearing offended with […]

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8612/biologist-reacts-to-the-good-doctor-trampoline-what-is-treponema/feed/ 0 The Blood Supply to the Kidneys https://interactivebiology.com/8361/blood-supply-kidneys/ https://interactivebiology.com/8361/blood-supply-kidneys/#respond Tue, 06 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8361 In this lesson, you will learn about the blood supply to the kidneys. We will look at the arteries leading to the kidneys as well as the venous drainage from the kidneys. One of the main functions of the kidneys is to clean the blood. 20% of the blood that leaves the heart goes to […]

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8361/blood-supply-kidneys/feed/ 0 The Human Kidney: Anatomy and Physiology https://interactivebiology.com/8305/the-human-kidney-anatomy-and-physiology/ https://interactivebiology.com/8305/the-human-kidney-anatomy-and-physiology/#respond Thu, 01 Jul 2021 06:00:43 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8305 In this lesson, we're looking at kidney anatomy and physiology. By the end, you will have a good understanding of the structure and function of the kidney. The Anatomy of the Kidneys There are different parts of the kidneys that have specific roles in their function. The cortex: This is the outer layer and is […]

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8305/the-human-kidney-anatomy-and-physiology/feed/ 0 The Urinary System: An Introduction to its Structure and Function https://interactivebiology.com/8285/the-urinary-system-an-introduction-to-its-structure-and-function/ https://interactivebiology.com/8285/the-urinary-system-an-introduction-to-its-structure-and-function/#respond Tue, 29 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.interactive-biology.com/?p=8285 The Urinary System is a system that is partially responsible for maintaining homeostasis. Before we can understand the function of the Urinary system, let's set the foundation. When you eat food, your digestive system breaks down the food into a usable form. Some of what’s taken in cannot be used by your body. Also, some […]

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/8285/the-urinary-system-an-introduction-to-its-structure-and-function/feed/ 0 Peripheral Resistance and Blood Flow https://interactivebiology.com/7073/peripheral-resistance-blood-flow/ https://interactivebiology.com/7073/peripheral-resistance-blood-flow/#comments Tue, 10 Jun 2014 16:10:04 +0000 http://interactbio.wpengine.com/?p=7073 How are Peripheral Resistance and Blood flow related? Why is there more resistance in some blood vessels than others? How does the body use the concepts of vasodilation and vasoconstriction to regulate Blood flow? I cover that (and more) in this video.

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/7073/peripheral-resistance-blood-flow/feed/ 9 Blood Pressure Regulation and Causes of High Blood Pressure https://interactivebiology.com/7066/blood-pressure-regulation/ https://interactivebiology.com/7066/blood-pressure-regulation/#comments Mon, 02 Jun 2014 15:18:42 +0000 http://interactbio.wpengine.com/?p=7066 Blood Pressure regulation - How do cardiac output and peripheral resistance fit into the equation? What are the negative effects of hypertension.

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]]> https://interactivebiology.com/7066/blood-pressure-regulation/feed/ 14 An Introduction To Cardiovascular Disorders https://interactivebiology.com/7059/cardiovascular-disorders/ https://interactivebiology.com/7059/cardiovascular-disorders/#comments Mon, 26 May 2014 18:59:50 +0000 http://interactbio.wpengine.com/?p=7059 In this video, I start talking about what happens when things go wrong with the cardiovascular system. We start with a general review of the circulatory system, starting with the absorption of nutrients into the blood all the way to the function of the heart. We then deal with topics like edema, ischemia, infarctions and how […]

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