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Anatomy & Physiology
20268h 56mUnited KingdomBiology
In 47 episodes, Hank Green will teach you anatomy and physiology! This course is based on an introductory college level curriculum, with Human Anatomy and Physiology, 9th edition, by Marieb and Hoehn as its main reference text. By the end of the course, you will be able to: * Understand the chemistry and cell biology of systems in the human body * Recognize how tissue types define the function of each organ system * Predict how the failure of an organ system might lead to disease * Explain how energy is changed into different forms throughout the body * Break down the names of anatomical systems using Greek and Latin root words We also made flashcards to help you review the content in this course! Find them on the free Crash Course App available for Apple devices in the App Store and Android devices in the Google Play store.
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May 13, 2026Hank tries not to stress you out too much as he delves into the functions and terminology of your sympathetic nervous system. Pssst... we made flashcards to help you review the content in this episode! Find them on the free Crash Course App! Download it here for Apple Devices: https://apple.co/3d4eyZo Download it here for Android Devices: https://bit.ly/2SrDulJ Chapters: Introduction: Physiology of Stress 00:00 How Signals Travel to Effectors 1:48 Hormones & Neurotransmitters Communicate Stress 2:15 Preganglionic Fibers Release Acetylcholine (ACh) 3:42 Postganglionic Fibers Release Norepinephrine 4:34 Adrenal Glands Release Norepinephrine and Epinephrine as Hormones 5:10 Neurotransmitters vs. Hormones 6:01 How Norepinephrine Works: Alpha and Beta Receptors 6:29 Review 9:29 Credits 10:18 *** Thanks to the following Patrons for their generous monthly contributions that help keep Crash Course free for everyone forever: Mark Brouwer, Simun Niclasen, Brad Wardell, Roger C. Rocha, Jan
