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Adrenaline (Epinephrine) and Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine): Catecholamines Involved in Stress Response.

Adrenaline (Epinephrine) and Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine): Catecholamines Involved in Stress Response - A Lecture From The Gut (Professor Gutowski, Ph.D. (Probably), emerges from behind a giant adrenal gland prop, adjusts his…

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Cortisol: The Primary Stress Hormone.

Cortisol: The Primary Stress Hormone - A Lecture (with Giggles) (Professor's Voice - slightly manic, enthusiastic, armed with a laser pointer that may or may not be necessary) Alright, settle…

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The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis: Mediating the Stress Response.

The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis: Mediating the Stress Response (A Wild Ride!) (Welcome, future neuroendocrinologists! Grab your coffee ☕ and buckle up, because we're about to dive headfirst into the wonderfully…

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Physiological Responses to Stress: The Fight-or-Flight Response.

Physiological Responses to Stress: The Fight-or-Flight Response – A Humorous (But Informative!) Lecture (Image: A cartoon brain running away from a giant, comically drawn stress monster with googly eyes.) Alright…

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Types of Shock: Hypovolemic, Cardiogenic, Septic, Anaphylactic.

Lecture: The Four Horsemen (and One Really Annoying Allergy) - A Deep Dive into the Types of Shock (Cue dramatic music and flickering candlelight… okay, maybe just imagine it!) Alright,…

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Circulatory Shock: Failure of the Circulatory System to Deliver Enough Oxygen.

Circulatory Shock: When Your Body's Plumbing Goes Pear-Shaped 🚑📉 Alright everyone, settle down, settle down! Welcome, welcome! Today, we're diving headfirst into the fascinating (and sometimes terrifying) world of circulatory…

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Dive Reflex: The Body’s Response to Underwater Immersion.

Dive Reflex: The Body's Response to Underwater Immersion - A Deep Dive (Pun Intended!) (Professor Quirk, donning a snorkel and ridiculously oversized goggles, beams at the audience. A projected image…

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Sweating: Evaporative Cooling.

Sweating: Evaporative Cooling - A Lecture on Keeping Your Cool (Literally!) (Professor Peabody, a distinguished-looking gentleman with a perpetually slightly-too-warm complexion, adjusts his spectacles and beams at the class.) Alright,…

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Thermoregulation: Maintaining a Stable Body Temperature.

Thermoregulation: Maintaining a Stable Body Temperature (A Lecture You Won't Sweat Through...Much) (Disclaimer: May contain dad jokes, overly enthusiastic explanations, and occasional temperature puns. Proceed with cautious enjoyment.) Alright, future…

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Modulation of Pain: Endogenous Opioids and Other Mechanisms.

Modulation of Pain: Endogenous Opioids and Other Mechanisms – A Hilariously Holistic Headache Helper! (Lecture) Alright everyone, settle down, settle down! Welcome to Pain 101: "Beyond the Ouch! Understanding Your…

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