A discussion of the metabolic pathways involved in breaking down proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids into simple components, extracting their energy, and building back up into more complex components needed for bodily function. We cover glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, lipolysis, beta oxidation, amino acid deamination, gluconeogenesis, fatty acid synthesis ... Show More
Jun 30
Episode 162: Human Evolution
Beginning with primitive Cynodonts in the late Permian, we our evolutionary development through Mesozoic mammaliaforms, the divergence of monotremes from marsupials and placentals, and culiminating in the emergence of primates in the early Cenozoic. Along the way we discuss the e ... Show More
1h 26m
Jun 1
Episode 161: Dinosaurs and Other Ancient Reptiles
A survey of extinct animal species from the Permian through the Cretaceous periods. We discuss important differences between anapsids, synapsids, and diapsids, and then review diverse species from all groups, including pelycosaurs, therapsids, parareptiles, euryapsids, pterosaurs ... Show More
1h 33m
Jun 25
Metabolism: Gluconeogenesis, Pentose Phosphate Pathway, and More
In this episode, we're diving deep into the nuanced aspects of metabolism that are essential yet less prominently featured on the MCAT. We'll cover gluconeogenesis, the pentose phosphate pathway, and ketone body generation—topics that, while subtle, play a crucial role in your co ... Show More
25m 10s
Apr 2023
Carbohydrate Metabolism | Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, and Electron Transport Chain
<p>In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike explain how carbohydrates are used to make energy! They talk about the details underpinning glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain! </p><p>Welcome to aerobic respiration!!</p><p>For videos on this topic, click below:< ... Show More
1h 28m
In this episode, we review the high-yield topic of Metabolism Overview from the Biochemistry section. Follow Medbullets ... Show More
