Let’s look at an ECG, or electrocardiogram (EKG if you’re in a country that spells “cardio” with a K). This…
Latin (and some Greek) is at the core of medical terminology. Put on your toga and let’s dive in. Some…
Q: Is there any real difference between lysosomes and peroxisomes? They look and sound the same. A: To lyse is…
Brain BREAK! presents: Nerve Potentials. Today, we look at the basics of graded potential versus action potential, and how they…
Brain BREAK! presents: DNA Structure. Today, we’re taking the pretty double-helix and zooming in on one nucleotide – that is,…
Brain BREAK! presents: Movement Terminology. These are three of the movement categories that I have had the most difficulty remembering.…
Brain BREAK! presents: Viruses. Viruses are NOT alive. They don’t have their own metabolism, reproduction, etc. without a host cell.…