Episode 72 begins our discussion of human development with fertilization and embryogenesis. It also includes my conversation with award-winning, best-selling author Sam Kean. Sam is a world renowned science writer of The Disappearing Spoon and The Violinist’s Thumb, among others. His exciting new book is Dinner with King Tut, in which he ushers us into the world of experimental archaeology, allowing peopel to experience life with ancient cultures. His podcast, The Disappearing Spoon, is a series of fun, short, interesting stories of science to which I am now addicted! Follow Sam on Instagram and Twitter.

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Episode 71 covers the formation egg cells, the sexual cycle of biological females (ovarian cycle & menstrual cycle), and how birth control pills work. I also welcome Dr. Ana Paula Benaduce of Florida International University in Miami, FL. You may know her as @wittyanatomy_. She is a rockstar in the anatomy classroom as well as on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. She has an online course for anatomy that will be available on August 27, 2025. Dr. Benaduce also published papers on turning office hours into happy hours and using physical activity to foster learning.

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Episode 62 finishes up the digestive system with the large intestine, intestinal motility, and blood supply. I also talked with the good people at Sharpen by McGraw-Hill. Sharpen is a study app that includes learning resources, flash cards, quizzes, videos, and more to help students study for college courses and be better prepared for exams. You can find Sharpen on the web, in the Apple App Store, or the Google Play Store. Use the Promo code STUDYPERKS for a $20 discount!

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In this episode, we continue on with the digestive system, discussing the small intestine, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and chemical digestion. I also share my conversation with Dr. Jessica Knurick, a registered dietitian with a Ph.D. in Nutrition Science. Dr. Knurick has over 1,000,000 followers on instagram, where she refutes the rampant disinformation about health and public policy on social media. She uses scientific evidence and valid empirical data to set the record straight. You can also find her writings and videos on her Substack.

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This episode covers the stomach. Gross anatomy, histology, motility, secretion, etc. I also had the pleasure of talking with TikTok and Instagram's @my.anatomy.teacher. Dr. Jill is the best at finding memory hacks that help students perform better on exams. She also posts instructional videos and quizzes. You can also check her out on YouTube. For images that help follow along with this episode, check out my ⁠Instagram⁠ account.

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This episode begins the digestive system by covering the functions, general anatomy and histology, the mouth, esophagus, and swallowing. I also discuss autoimmune diseases in response to several listener questions.

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This episode covers adaptive immunity. This includes cellular immunity and humoral immunity. It's the reason you don't get chicken pox twice and why vaccines protect us from disease.

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Episode 57 continues with the immune system, specifically the 2nd Line of Defense. That includes leukocytes, antimicrobial proteins, inflammation, and fever.

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This episode begins our discussion of the immune system. I also talk to Dr. Michael Koot of McGraw-Hill Education about learning strategies students can use to foster success in courses like Anatomy & Physiology. In our conversation, Dr. Koot references The Learning Scientists and Daniel Willingham's book OutSmart Your Brain. I highly recommend checking all these links out to learn more about how you can be successful on your A&P exams and get your B or Better.

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Episode 55 finishes up the Urinary System, and I answer a listener's question about kidney stones. Thank you, Sarah, from the UK, for sending me your question! We cover a good amount of anatomy in this episode, so go to my Instagram page, where you can find images to help you follow along.

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Today's episode continues our discussion of the urinary system with the nephron, including glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, and tubular secretion.

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Episode 53 begins our discussion of the urinary system, including general functions and anatomy. The urinary system does so much more than just making pee... but that is super important! Check out my Instagram to see images you can use to follow along with today's anatomy discussion.

I also have a conversation with Dr. Michael L. Kaufman, author of the book Doing Good & Doing Well: Inspiring Helping Professionals to Become Leaders in their Organizations.

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Episode 70 begins our discussion of the female reproductive system. We cover gross anatomy, histology, puberty, and menopause. We also discuss cervical cancer and hormone replacement therapy.

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This episode covers the concepts of respiration, including gas exchange, the laws that govern it, partial pressure, carbon dioxide transport, and oxyhemoglobin dissociation. I also have a conversation with Christina Byrne of ACT Dental who talks about being a dental hygienist, what it takes to become one, and all the career options associated with it.

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Episode 51 begins the Respiratory System by discussing its anatomy as well as lung volumes and capacities. It also includes my conversation with David DiVenti, instructor of Medical Assisting and Supervisor of Allied Health and Workforce Development at Camden County College in Camden County, New Jersey. David talks about being a Medical Assistant, what it takes to become one, and how rewarding a career it has been for him. It’s an incredibly informative conversation about a great career option for anyone interested anatomy & physiology. You can check out David’s instagram account to learn more about Medical Assisting. David mentioned a book that inspired him called Atomic Habits by James Clear. Learn more about Atomic Habits here.

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This episode continues the lymphatic system with discussion of lymphatic tissues and organs, including the spleen, tonsils, thymus, and lymph nodes.

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Today's episode begins the lymphatic system. I posted an image on Instagram that may help you follow along with some of the anatomy talk. I also answer a listener question about VO2 Max.

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This episode covers the Cardiac Cycle, which is everything that happens in the heart from the beginning of one heartbeat to the beginning of the next heartbeat. The best visual for this is the Wiggers Diagram, which I have posted on instagram (studenthelp4AP) and twitter (@studenthelp4AP). I recommend using this image to following along.

I also answer a question about hydration from listener Ali.

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Episode 47 covers the electrical activity of the heart as well as explains the ECG. The heart is unique that it generates and conducts its own electrical signals without a need for motor neurons. For an in-depth look at the human heart and the rest of the human body, check out A&P Digital Suite for over 150 A&P tutor videos I've made, study guides, and comprehensive anatomy and physiology lab simulations. Feel free to email me at minus55media@gmail.com and ask me questions. I just may answer them on the show.

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This episode covers the histology of cardiac muscle tissue including how some cardiac muscle cells generate their own electrical signals. This is how the heart beats without being innervated by neurons. I also talk about coronary artery disease and bypass surgery.

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Episode 45 covers the gross anatomy of the heart. Whether your in a cadaver lab, dissecting an animal heart, using models, or a digital anatomy program like Anatomy & Physiology Revealed, this episode should help you visualize the human heart and it's most significant structures. For an in-depth look at the human heart and the rest of the human body, check out A&P Digital Suite for over 150 A&P tutor videos I've made, plus comprehensive anatomy and physiology lab simulations. https://tinyurl.com/yfh4trzx

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This episode covers capillary exchange, the way our blood delivers and receives materials to and from the tissues. I also invite you to listen to conversations I had with my colleagues at the Annual National Conference of the Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS). I got to talk to professors, authors, publishers, and anatomical model creators. Judy Nath. Anatomic Excellence.

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Today's episode is about blood pressure. It's not just something we avoid, it's essential for our circulatory system to function. We focus on hydrostatic pressure and work out a formula to to calculate resistance to flow. We also discuss coronary artery disease and why it is the leading cause of death in the world.

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Episode 69 covers the anatomy and physiology of the biological male’s reproductive system. Internal and external anatomy, spermatogenesis, puberty, hormone regulation, etc. Combined with Episode 68, this is most, if not all, you’ll need to know for about biological males. I highly recommend listening to Episode 68 first to review meiosis before this one.

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Today we tackle the anatomy of blood vessels. Arteries, veins, and capillaries, oh my! What are they made of? What does that tissue do? What's the difference between them? All these questions are answered in Episode 42. I also answer a listener question about blood plasma from Eliza in Melbourne, Australia.

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In 2018, triathlete and skydiver Jason Dennen was in a catastrophic skydiving accident that put him in a coma for 8 days, broke 20 bones, damaged several organs, and dislodged his heart from the pericardial sac. Doctors were shocked he reached the hospital alive. Within a year of the accident and being told he wouldn't be able to run again, Jason completed a triathlon. This episode is entirely devoted to hearing Jason's story of how he was injured, how he recovered, the healthcare practitioners involved, family, friends, and faith. You can find out more about Jason from his website and see how to get his book, 8 Days Til Sunrise, or meet him at one of his many book signing events. You can also follow him on Instagram. Jason's story is also chronicled in Men's Health Magazine, which you can read HERE.

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Today's episode focuses on white blood cells (leukocytes) and platelets (thrombocytes). We touch on their formation, anatomy, and function. We also discuss a little about hemophilia, when blood doesn't clot.

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In this episode, we begin our coverage of the circulatory system with some general information, functions, and an introduction to blood. We discuss red blood cells (erythrocytes), their production, and blood type. I also answer a listener's question about hormone-disrupting chemicals. Click here for the source I used for that information.

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Episode 38 covers the rest of the hormones we"ll be discussing, including those from the pineal, thymus, skin, heart, bones, muscles, and more. Also, you'll get to hear my conversation with Kira Kraiman, national board certified health and wellness coach. We discussed what it means to be a wellness coach as well as smoking cessation, diabetes, nutrition, and exercise. You can check out what Kira's all about on her website www.awellfedlife.org.

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Episode 37 covers the endocrine portion of the pancreas as well as the adrenal glands. These two important endocrine glands are incredibly clinically significant. Diseases associated with them are diabetes, cushing, and addison disease. We discuss both's role in glucose metabolism and the regulation of blood sugar. A must listen for anyone considering a career in the health professions.

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In this episode we get into the specifics of the thyroid and parathyroid glands as well as their hormones and conditions associated with them, like hypothyroidism, Graves' Disease, and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. You'll also get to hear my conversation with Jennifer Bentley, BSN, MSN, who is a former ER nurse and current endoscopy nurse specializing in nursing informatics. You'll get to hear why she decided to become a nurse, what it took, and why she is doing what she's doing now.

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This episode is a deep dive into the hypothalamus and the pituitary. There are 70+ hormones in the body and these two small structures are responsible for 14 of them. With the hypophyseal portal system and the hypothalamo-hypophyseal tract, we can visualize the intricate connection between these two. The pituitary is known as the "master gland," but as we can see, it does nothing unless the hypothalamus tells it to. We also have a little fun discussing when and how hormones were discovered.

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This episode discusses how hormones take action on their target cells. We look at both lipid soluble and water soluble hormones and their subclasses. I also answer a listener's question about neurological exams and how they pertain to a recent episode.

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Episode 33 introduces the endocrine system and its functions. We discuss hormones, their chemical makeup, and how they're secreted and transported. The endocrine system is clinically significant to just about every healthcare field and we'll spend more than one episode on it.

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Episode 68 begins our discussion of the reproductive systems, starting with the basics of sexual reproduction, meiosis, sex, gender, and the biological development of male and female organs and characteristics. You will also hear my conversation with Dr. Kevin Patton, author of several A&P texts from Elsevier publishers. Kevin is a professor emeritus at St. Charles Community College in Missouri, as well as a past president of the Human Anatomy & Physiology Society and the Textbook and Academic Authors Association. He also hosts his own podcast called The A&P Professor, which I highly recommend. Finally, Kevin teaches in the MS HAPI program at Northeast College of Health Sciences in Western New York State. Kevin has a lot to share for anyone studying and/or teaching A&P.

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Episode 32 continues with the ear, covering balance and equilibrium. We discuss what vertigo is, the symptoms, and how it's treated. I also have a conversation with Dr. Kathy Burleson of Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. Dr. Burleson is the founder and chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for the Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS). We discuss that committee's goals and some of the research about DEI and A&P textbooks that Dr. Burleson presented at the last HAPS National Conference. If you're interested in A&P at all, check out HAPS. It is an incredible professional society of A&P instructors from around the world.

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This episode covers the anatomy of the ear and the physiology of hearing. I also discuss the physics of sound waves and how we convert sound waves to the electrical signals that make it to our brain so we can perceive sound.

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Episode 30 covers the anatomy of the eye, image formation, visual reflexes, and the neural pathway of vision. I also had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Benjamin Rowe, optometrist and owner of Doylestown Family Eye Associates in the suburbs of Philadelphia. We discuss what an optometrist does, how to become one, and eye pathology. The team at Doylestown Family Eye Associates has been treating my whole family for at least 10 years. Five stars, highly recommend!

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Episode 29 continues with sensation by covering the chemical senses: olfaction (smell) and gustation (taste). You'll also get to hear my conversation with chef and restaurateur Chris Pastena of Oakland, California. Chris also co-founded the non-profit Community Kitchens, which works to feed the hungry in the Oakland area. You can learn more about Community Kitchens and how you can help.

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Episode 28 begins our discussion of sensation, the last nervous system topic. We focus on general senses, saving special senses for the next episode. In this episode I spoke with Dr. Krista Rompolski, who teaches A&P in the physical therapy department of Moravian University in Bethlehem, PA. Krista is also an author on the textbook Fox’s Human Physiology, from McGraw-Hill Education. Krista shares her experiences teaching about sensation and her own clinical experience dealing with chronic pain.

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Episode 27 finishes up the autonomic nervous system, discussing the neurotransmitters of the ANS, dual innervation, and central control. It also includes my conversation with Dr. Beth Kersten, professor of anatomy & physiology at the State College of Florida’s Venice campus. Beth is one of the authors of Gunstream’s Anatomy & Physiology, a textbook published by McGraw-Hill Education. Beth is also an integral part of the A&P Digital Suite, not only creating the bulleted narrative that summarizes my tutor videos, but also reviewing everything I do to ensure we are providing high-quality, accurate learning resources.

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Episode 26 begins our discussion of the autonomic nervous system, our fight-or-flight and rest-and-digest control. The autonomic nervous system mediates the visceral reflexes that control heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and a plethora of physiological processes.
You’ll also get to hear my conversation with Dr. Michael Windelspecht, author of the Mader’s Biology series of textbooks from McGraw-Hill Education and one of the owners of Inspire Edventures. Inspire Edventures takes students to the Central American country of Belize where they embark on educational excursions actively learning ecology and biology in the field. You can check out the Inspire Edventures Podcast.

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Episode 25 is the final brain episode covering the brainstem, diencephalon, and cerebellum. These are the more primitive parts of our brain controlling whether we’re hungry or thirsty, our fight-or-flight mechanisms, cardiovascular and respiratory function, monitoring our body’s position in space, and coordinating our movements. It’s a lot to cover, so there is no guest on today’s episode.

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Episode 24 covers the largest part of the brain, the cerebrum. But first, my conversation with Dr. Bee Heeney-Stemple, professor of Anatomy & Physiology at Bucks County Community College (where I teach!). Dr. Heeney-Stemple has been researching the effect of stress, anxiety, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on learning, including techniques to counteract those effects to maximize student and instructor success in the classroom. These 5 steps are: 1. Get to know your students and create a safe learning environment. 2. Sustain communication and be constant in your support, encouragement, and awareness to prevent crises. 3. Be flexible and accommodate. 4. Know your institutional services. 5. Obtain professional development on PTSD.

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After an almost 2 1/2 year hiatus, the return episode covers the basics of the meninges and cerebrospinal fluid of the central nervous system.

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Episode 67 finishes the discussion of metabolism with the specifics of lipid and protein metabolism, metabolic states, and metabolic rate. We also discuss body temperature and thermoregulation.

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This episode covers the brain barrier system that protects the brain tissue from harmful agents that can be found in our blood. I also discuss cranial nerves I–XII, their origins, and their functions.
Dr. Kevin Petti, Professor at San Diego Miramar College, coauthor of the textbook "Visual A&P" from Pearson Education, and the founder of Anatomia Italiana, joins me to discuss A&P and his teaching program in Italy that connects art and anatomy.

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Episode 21 begins our journey into the anatomy and physiology of the human brain, starting, of course, with anatomy. It also marks our first episode with a guest. Dr. Charles Welsh is not only a professor of Biology at Duquesne University, but he is also the author of Hole's Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology, as well as a co-author on Hole's Anatomy & Physiology (the majors-level textbook), both published by McGraw-Hill Education. Dr. Welsh and I discuss teaching and writing about anatomy & physiology as well as some important A&P concepts that students need to get.

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In this episode, I continue on with the nervous system and spinal cord, discussing spinal nerves, plexuses, and reflexes. I also answered a listener's question about recommended books, like "Mader's Human Biology" by Dr. Michael Windelspecht and "Hole's Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology" by Dr. Chuck Welsh. Both are great resources by excellent authors and professors.

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This episode covers the spinal cord anatomy and a little bit of function. I also discuss how spinal tracts are named, and I answer a question about myelination, nerve signal conduction velocity, and Multiple Sclerosis.

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