Animal Structure examines structure as a commonality among animals, who achieve motion promoted by a musculoskeletal system and maintain equilibrium through homeostasis and feedback.
Subjects: Life Science
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Circulation: A River of Life
Circulation: A River of Life illustrates how food and chemical products are transported rapidly to and from the body’s living cells through the circulatory system to sustain life.
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Immunity
Immunity explores the complex system of physical and chemical defenses that protect animals against disease.
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Generations: Mitosis and Meiosis
Generations: Mitosis and Meiosis chronicles the process of cell division
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Patterns of Inheritance
Patterns of Inheritance begins with theories of inheritance developed by Gregor Mendel in the mid-1800s and goes on to discuss how modern-day plant geneticists improve the productivity of commercially grown crops.
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DNA: Blueprint of Life
DNA: Blueprint of Life explores the research that led to the famous double-helix model of DNA.
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Use It or Lose It
Demonstrates how adults can continue to grow and expand intellectually, and discusses how genetics, environment, age, and experience influence cognition. Program Topic: Middle Adulthood: Cognitive Development.
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Making Lemonade
Demonstrates how adults can continue to grow and expand intellectually, and discusses how genetics, environment, age, and experience influence cognition. Program Topic: Middle Adulthood: Cognitive Development.
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Accepting the Challenge
Discusses the realities of aging in terms of physiological changes. The growing specialty of gerontology is presented, and the genetics of aging and the possibility of enhancing longevity are addressed. Program Topic: Late Adulthood: Biosocial Development.
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Making Memories
Explores information processing and short-term and long-term memory. Dementia and cognitive decline are discussed, as well as ways of keeping physically and cognitively active. Program Topic: Late Adulthood: Cognitive Development.