Tertiary Catalogue

Acting as the body’s control centre, the brain is responsible for all the essential functions of the body. This dissection of a sheep’s brain, complemented by clear, illustrative diagrams, looks at the brain’s two hemispheres and their four distinct lobes, explaining the unique features and functions of each. This video is informative viewing alongside or in place of a hands-on dissection. Show Less

Homeostatic imbalances, which occur when feedback loops are broken or altered, can have very serious, or even fatal, consequences. This video covers diabetes, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, explaining in detail how they result from malfunctions of homeostatic processes and discussing the impact they have on people suffering from these conditions. An informative, curriculum-relevant video for senior secondary Biology students and above. Show Less

Body systems, particularly the nervous and endocrine systems, play an important role in maintaining homeostasis and they are highly developed in mammals. This video investigates the role of body systems in maintaining a steady state, detailing how different systems work together in the homeostatic mechanisms of thermoregulation and osmoregulation. An informative, curriculum-relevant video for senior secondary Biology students and above. Show Less

Forming part of the nervous system, the eyes are complex organs responsible for receiving light from the environment and conveying this information through nerve signals to the brain. This dissection of a cow’s eye shows the optic nerve, cornea, pupil, iris and retina, and explains the process of how the eye communicates with the brain to achieve sight. Complemented by clear, illustrative diagrams, this is a valuable resource for secondary students of science. Show Less

Homeostasis is required for healthy functioning and is achieved when the conditions within the body are in a steady state. This video looks at homeostasis and dynamic equilibrium in the human body, explaining step-by-step how homeostatic processes ensure that blood glucose and carbon dioxide levels are maintained at normal levels. An informative, curriculum-relevant video for senior secondary Biology students and above. Show Less

Homeostasis maintains internal conditions so that cells can function normally, fundamentally contributing to survival and good health. This video looks at homeostatic processes in single-celled and multicellular organisms, explaining the critical role that homeostasis plays in the functioning of cells, organs and body systems by regulating temperature, nutrients, electrolytes and oxygen. An informative, curriculum-relevant video for senior secondary Biology students and above. Show Less

The central component of the circulatory system, the heart plays a vital role in moving nutrients and waste around the body. This dissection of a sheep’s heart shows the structure of the organ, including its chambers, veins, arteries and passages, and explains the role it has in ensuring blood flow around the body. Complemented by clear, illustrative diagrams, this is a valuable resource for secondary students of science. Show Less

The kidneys play a vital role in the body by filtering blood, removing wastes and producing urine. This dissection of a pig’s kidney shows the structure of the kidney, including the renal artery and vein, the renal pelvis, cortex and medulla, nephrons and renal pyramids, and explains its function as part of the urinary system. Complemented by clear, illustrative diagrams, this is a valuable resource for secondary students of science. Show Less

Homeostatic processes occur in a range of organisms, enabling them to withstand a wide range of changes in the external environment. This video covers the basic facts about homeostasis with a focus on thermoregulation in the human body, explaining key terms such as steady state, negative feedback loop and set point. An informative, curriculum-relevant video for senior secondary Biology students and above. Show Less

The skeleton plays a crucial role in all vertebrates, including humans. This video introduces viewers to the role of the human skeleton, covering the key functions of shape, movement, protection, blood cell production and mineral storage. Detailed animated graphics paired with clear definitions and examples makes this essential viewing for secondary students studying the human body. Show Less

There are many diseases, both historical and still widespread today, that are related to the health of our bones. This video discusses rickets, spina bifida, scoliosis, osteoporosis and arthritis, explaining their causes and methods of treatment or prevention. Detailed animated graphics paired with clear definitions and examples makes this essential viewing for secondary students studying the human body. Show Less

Knowing what bones are made from is essential for understanding what happens when they break and mend. This video guides viewers through the minerals and proteins in bones and the two types of bone tissue, then explains the various classifications of bone fractures, including the healing process. Detailed animated graphics paired with clear definitions and examples makes this essential viewing for secondary students studying the human body. Show Less

The points at which bones connect with each other, or the joints, are critical for the body’s range of movement. This video explains the structural and functional classifications of joints, providing detailed descriptions and examples of fibrous joints, cartilaginous joints and the six types of synovial joints. Detailed animated graphics paired with clear definitions and examples makes this essential viewing for secondary students studying the human body. Show Less

The human skeleton contains up to 206 bones, arranged in a particular structure to fulfil their unique functions. This video comprehensively covers different types of bones and their function, the axial and appendicular skeletons and includes a focus on the vertebrae and the skull. Detailed animated graphics paired with clear definitions and examples makes this essential viewing for secondary students studying the human body. Show Less

There are a multitude of pathogens capable of infecting the human body and causing disease. This program explores the six main categories of pathogens: bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, prions and macroparasites. Their structure, mode of transmission, and the changes they cause in the host are described. Real-life images, microscopic views of cells and pathogens, and animations make this an excellent resource for the study of pathogens and infectious disease Show Less

After being diagnosed with late stage ovarian cancer, Cindy Cowan wants the right to choose how she is going to die. Linda Jarrett has suffered from multiple sclerosis for over 15 years. She is investigating the options for ending her life, before her degenerative disease makes it impossible for her to act on her own. Currently, medically assisted dying is illegal in Canada. And while some advocates, such as Dr. Richard MacDonald believe offering terminal patients help in ending their lives is the compassionate thing to do, opponents such as Professor Margaret Sommerville believe the medical system must uphold respect for all human life. The issues surrounding the right-to-die debate are further coming to a head since Quebec introduced legislation in 2013 that would allow for medically assisted dying in some cases. Cindy and Linda examine the options available to them, confronting their own mortality in the process. Show Less

Objective: To learn about the different types of teeth in humans and what they are used for. Learning outcomes - students will be able to: 1. Tell when milk teeth and permanent teeth appear in humans. 2. Identify the different types of teeth. 3. Explain the uses of the different types of teeth. Show Less

Approximately 12,000 babies are born annually in the United States with a hearing impairment. With impressive advancements in technology, cochlear implants are giving these children the ability to hear. A cochlear implant is a small, complex electronic device that can provide the sense of hearing to patients who are profoundly deaf or are severely hard of hearing. The cochlear implant helps patients hear by using electrodes that stimulate the remaining auditory nerve fibres in the patient's cochlea. The electrical sound information is sent through the auditory system to the brain for interpretation. In this program, students will learn about the benefits of cochlear implants and how the ear works, as well as the different parts of the inner and outer ear. Show Less