Lab Rats-Anatomy and Physiology Review

Lab Rats-Anatomy and Physiolog

**NOT MEDICAL ADVICE** Anatomy and Physiology topics explained in 10-20 min. This podcast can be used as review, lecture prep (at the 200ish level), or recreational learning. Episodes are based on areas of peak confusion, and questions asked by lab students in the 211 lab that I assist in. Cover art is a drawing by your host, Frances Cronin.

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Episodes

Meninges Meninges

In this episode i give a brief overview of the arrangement and function of the cranial meninges.

Jun 28, 2020•12 min

Cranial Nerves, Not So Speedy Review

I’ve received several requests for the cranial nerves in long form, and here they are! I used the Greys Anatomy for Students 10th Edition, and Netters anatomy atlas (and most everything in here is common knowledge).

May 31, 2020•24 min

Fertilization Part Two of Embryology

In this episode Yair and Fran explain how two cells can become one. Warning, this episode was recorded late at night, and Fran tells jokes she wouldn’t tell if tiredness hadn’t effected her judgement. This is your chance to catch up on sex Ed with an awesome guest host.

Sep 24, 2019•6 min•Season 3Ep. 2

Gametogenesis: How It All Began

This episode covers healthy spermatozoa and oocyte development in humans. Welcome to the new school year, and please remember to send me any questions you may have!

Sep 22, 2019•8 min•Season 3Ep. 1

Cranial Nerves Speedy Review

A and P of cranial nerves. Reference: Martini, Timmons, and Tallitsch’s Human Anatomy 8th edition.

Jun 29, 2019•15 min

Anatomy and Physiology of Hemopoiesis

A and P of hemopoiesis. Also a vampire joke 🧛🏻‍♀️ Reference: 8th edition Martini, Timmons, and Tallitsch’s Human Anatomy.

Jun 24, 2019•9 min

Pulmonary/respiratory A and P

Structure, function, and a funny story at the end 😉 reference: 8th edition Martini, Timmons and Tallitsch’s Human anatomy.

Jun 03, 2019•10 min

Female Reproductive Cycles and Endocrinology

Don’t get lost in a world of hormones when studying female repro, listen to this instead! Reference: 8th edition Martini, Timmons and Tallitsch’s Human Anatomy.

Apr 13, 2019•11 min

Hypophyseal Portal System, A and P ...plus a free bedtime story

Using FSH as an example, I explain how the hypothalamus communicates with the anterior pituitary, in order to release hormones into circulation. Don’t be scared of endocrine 😉 reference: 8th edition Martini, Timmons and Tallitsch’s Human anatomy.

Mar 23, 2019•7 min

Muscle Histo Gain Train

Classification and histo of muscle tissue. reference: 8th edition Martini, Timmons and Tallitsch’s Human anatomy.

Jan 12, 2019•11 min

Connective Tissue-It’s a Histo Party!

Trying to figure out the difference between collagen and reticular fibers? You’re in the right spot. reference: 8th edition Martini, Timmons and Tallitsch’s Human anatomy.

Jan 11, 2019•18 min

Epithelia Galore!

The semester is days away, which means that Anatomy and Physiology profs, TAs, and lab rats everywhere are dusting off histology slides. Get a preview of epithelial tissue, before the madness begins with this new episode of Lab Rats! . Definition, functions, special adaptations, and classification. Free “start of semester pep talk” if you get to the end. reference: 8th edition Martini, Timmons and Tallitsch’s Human anatomy.

Jan 05, 2019•20 min

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