Anatomy and Physiology - Bit by Bit

Episode 75 covers the most common complications in pregnancy as well as the neonatal period for a newborn. I discuss gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, C-sections, the neonate’s adjustments to the outside world, and common challenges and birth defects. I also talk with Dr. Julia Helstrom of Bucks County Center for Integrative Medicine. Dr. Helstrom provides a clear explanation of what integrative and functional medicine are, as well as the differences between a D.O. and an M.D. To learn more about Dr. Helstrom’s practice, you can check out her website, Instagram, and Facebook pages. 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 email me at minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 74 covers the changes to an expectant birth-mother’s body during pregnancy and the process of childbirth. I also talked with Michelle Shaw, president of life-sized learning and inventor of anatomical cheatsheets, a very cool product that is helping students around the world learn and retain anatomy. You can find and check out anatomical cheatsheets at lifesizedlearning.com and on their Instagram account. 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 email me at minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 73 continues embryology with organogenesis and fetal development. I also share my conversation with neuroscientist Dr. Christy Kestner, PhD. We talk about neuroscience, immunity, vaccines, cancer, and her new Instagram series about neuroscience. You can find Dr. Kestner on Substack, TikTok, Medium, and LinkedIn. We also talked about promising new research about a pancreatic cancer vaccine! 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 email me at minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. 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 email me at minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. 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 email me at minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. 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 email me at minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. 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 email me at minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. 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 email me at minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.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 email me at minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 66 begins our discussion of metabolism. I cover the general concept and carbohydrate metabolism specifically. Special thanks to Brittany for asking me question about the food pyramid and dietary recommendations in the US. 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 email me at minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 65 finishes our discussion of nutrition with vitamin and mineral deficiencies and toxicities, their causes, symptoms, and treatments. Special thanks to both Millionpodcasts and Feedspot for ranking this show the #1 Anatomy & Physiology podcast on the internet. And thank you for rating and reviewing the show! 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 email me at minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 the Locker Room: A Neurologist’s Journey Behind the Scenes of Major College Football. Proceeds from Dr. Kaufman’s book go to two wonderful causes. The George Webster Memorial Scholarship and to help fund the Jake Foglio Chair of Spirituality. You can also check out Dr. Kaufman’s concussion research here. 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 email me at minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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&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 email me at minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 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 email me at minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. For images that help follow along with this episode, check out my ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ account. I also have a ⁠⁠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 minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 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 email me at minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 even get your B or better in A&P. As always, feel free to email me at minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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&P. As always, feel free to email me at minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 free to email me at minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 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 email me at minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.