Today’s episode continues our discussion of nutrition, covering serum lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. I also had the pleasure of talking with Dr. David Kaufman , professor of neurology at Michigan State University and former sideline neurologist for Michigan State Football. We talked about how he became the sideline neurologist, the worst injury he saw, concussions, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). You can read all about Dr. Kaufman’s experience in his book, We Need You in t...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 64
Episode 63 begins my discussion of nutrition. I cover the general introduction to what nutrition is as well as the difference between macronutrients and micronutrients. I also cover carbohydrates and start to talk about fats. In the beginning, I answer a question from Sharon, a pre-nursing student in Minnesota, who asked about gluten and celiac disease. Check out the National Institutes of Health (US) list of nutritional recommendations for macro- and micronutrients. Tell your professors about A...
Jun 24, 2025•42 min•Ep. 63
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! Tell your professors...
Jun 12, 2025•48 min•Ep. 62
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 als...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 61
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. Tell your professors about A&P Digital Suite where they can ass...
May 19, 2025•49 min•Ep. 60
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. Tell your professors about A&P Digital Suite where they can assign up to 165 of my tutor videos as well as industry-leading A&P lab simulations. Check out my Instagram account and Youtube channel with more A&P content to help you understand the human body and maybe...
May 08, 2025•39 min•Ep. 59
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. Tell your professors about A&P Digital Suite where they can assign up to 165 of my tutor videos as well as industry-leading A&P lab simulations. Check out my Instagram account and Youtube channel with more A&P content to help you understand the human body and maybe even get your B or better in A&...
Apr 21, 2025•37 min•Ep. 58
Episode 57 continues with the immune system, specifically the 2nd Line of Defense. That includes leukocytes, antimicrobial proteins, inflammation, and fever. Tell your professors about A&P Digital Suite where they can assign up to 165 of my tutor videos as well as industry-leading A&P lab simulations. Check out my Instagram account and Youtube channel with more A&P content to help you understand the human body and maybe even get your B or better in A&P. As always, feel fr...
Apr 02, 2025•27 min•Ep. 57
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. Tell your professors abou...
Mar 11, 2025•44 min•Ep. 56
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. Tell your professors about A&P Digital Suite where they can assign up to 165 of my tutor videos as well as industry-leading A&P lab simulations. Check out my Instagram account and Youtube chann...
Feb 28, 2025•26 min•Ep. 55
Today's episode continues our discussion of the urinary system with the nephron, including glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, and tubular secretion. Tell your professors about A&P Digital Suite where they can assign up to 165 of my tutor videos as well as industry-leading A&P lab simulations. Check out my Instagram account and Youtube channel with more A&P content to help you understand the human body and maybe even get your B or better in A&P. As always, feel f...
Feb 06, 2025•33 min•Ep. 54
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. Tell your professors about A&P ...
Jan 27, 2025•55 min•Ep. 53
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. Tell your professors about A&P Digital Suite where they can assign up to 165 of my tutor videos as well as industry-leading A&P lab simula...
Jan 18, 2025•45 min•Ep. 52
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 f...
Dec 11, 2024•45 min•Ep. 51
This episode continues the lymphatic system with discussion of lymphatic tissues and organs, including the spleen, tonsils, thymus, and lymph nodes. Tell your professors about A&P Digital Suite where they can assign up to 165 of my tutor videos as well as industry-leading A&P lab simulations. Check out my Instagram account and Youtube channel with more A&P content to help you understand the human body and maybe even get your B or better in A&P. As always, feel free to ema...
Nov 27, 2024•23 min•Ep. 50
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. Tell your professors about A&P Digital Suite where they can assign up to 165 of my tutor videos as well as industry-leading A&P lab simulations. Check out my Instagram account and Youtube channel with more A&P content to help you understand the human body and maybe even get your B or better i...
Nov 19, 2024•31 min•Ep. 49
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. Tell your professors about A&P Digital Suite where they can assign up to 165 of my tutor videos ...
Oct 31, 2024•24 min•Ep. 48
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 [email protected] and ask me questions. I just may an...
Oct 17, 2024•35 min•Ep. 47
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. Tell your professors about A&P Digital Suite where they can assign up to 165 of my tutor videos as well as industry-leading A&P lab simulations. Check out my Instagram account and Youtube channel with more A&P conte...
Sep 24, 2024•21 min•Ep. 46
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:/...
Sep 09, 2024•28 min•Ep. 45
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. Check out my Instagram account and Youtube channel with more A&P content to help you understand the hu...
Jun 11, 2024•42 min•Ep. 44
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. Check out my Instagram account and Youtube channel with more A&P content to help you understand the human body and maybe even get your B or better in A&P. As always, f...
Apr 17, 2024•35 min•Ep. 43
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. Check out my Instagram account and Youtube channel with more A&P content to help you understand the human body and maybe even get your B or better in A&P. As always, feel free...
Mar 25, 2024•37 min•Ep. 42
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 ...
Mar 18, 2024•50 min•Ep. 41
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. Check out my Instagram account and Youtube channel with more A&P content to help you understand the human body and maybe even get your B or better in A&P. As always, feel free to email me at [email protected] with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks f...
Mar 11, 2024•40 min•Ep. 40
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. Check out my Instagram account and Youtube channel with more A&P content to help you understand the human body and maybe even get your B or better ...
Mar 05, 2024•33 min•Ep. 39
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 . Check out my Instagram account and Youtube...
Feb 27, 2024•48 min•Ep. 38
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. Check out my Instagram account and Youtube channel with more A&P content to help you understand th...
Feb 21, 2024•27 min•Ep. 37
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. Check out my I...
Feb 12, 2024•45 min•Ep. 36
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. Chec...
Feb 05, 2024•37 min•Ep. 35
