Anatomy & Physiology - Bit by Bit is the #1 A&P podcast on the internet, as rated by FeedSpot and Millionpodcasts. Dr. Steve Sullivan is a tenured Professor of Anatomy & Physiology at Bucks County Community College, where he’s taught since 2002. He’s also the author of Anatomy & Physiology Digital Suite from McGraw-Hill Education. This show is not only intended for college students taking A&P, but also for anyone who is interested in how the human body is structured and how it functions. Where students are concerned, the goal is "B or better." Whether you're interested in nursing, physical therapy, physician assistant, radiography, dental hygiene, etc., a B or better is the goal to be competitive with other students in your field. Hopefully, these short, pointed discussions will help you understand what you need to be successful. Check out the show’s Instagram and YouTube channels as well. Feel free to email content questions to minus55media@gmail.com, and Dr. Steve will answer them on the show.
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Anatomy & Physiology - Bit by Bit is the #1 A&P podcast on the internet, as rated by FeedSpot and Millionpodcasts. Dr. Steve Sullivan is a tenured Professor of Anatomy & Physiology at Bucks County Community College, where he’s taught since 2002. He’s also the author of Anatomy & Physiology Digital Suite from McGraw-Hill Education. This show is not only intended for college students taking A&P, but also for anyone who is interested in how the human body is structured and how it functions. Where students are concerned, the goal is "B or better." Whether you're interested in nursing, physical therapy, physician assistant, radiography, dental hygiene, etc., a B or better is the goal to be competitive with other students in your field. Hopefully, these short, pointed discussions will help you understand what you need to be successful. Check out the show’s Instagram and YouTube channels as well. Feel free to email content questions to minus55media@gmail.com, and Dr. Steve will answer them on the show.
This episode covers the physiology of exercise. What happens to our body when we are exercising and what happens after? How do different kinds of exercise change our response? Who should do what? Why is it good for us? All these questions are answered. I also speak with personal trainer April Hattori of yes2next. Yes2Next is a very popular YouTube channel with hundreds of exercise instruction videos for people of all ages. April is also on Instagram, TikTok, has a blog, and a podcast. I highly recommend checking April out in all the ways!
Episode 77 is the second half of my coverage of aging and senescence. We talk about the effect of aging on the immune, respiratory, urinary, digestive, and reproductive systems. I also answer a listener question about anti-aging and what we can do to prevent senescence.
Episode 76 is Part 1 of Aging and Senescence. We discuss what happens to our body systems, one at a time, during the aging process. We cover osteoporosis, vision loss, skin changes, muscle atrophy, the slowing of nerve conduction velocity, and the dampening of our senses.
Episode 75 covers the most common complications in pregnancy as well as the neonatal period for a newborn. I discuss gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, C-sections, the neonate’s adjustments to the outside world, and common challenges and birth defects. I also talk with Dr. Julia Helstrom of Bucks County Center for Integrative Medicine. Dr. Helstrom provides a clear explanation of what integrative and functional medicine are, as well as the differences between a D.O. and an M.D. To learn more about Dr. Helstrom’s practice, you can check out her website, Instagram, and Facebook pages.
Episode 74 covers the changes to an expectant birth-mother’s body during pregnancy and the process of childbirth. I also talked with Michelle Shaw, president of life-sized learning and inventor of anatomical cheatsheets, a very cool product that is helping students around the world learn and retain anatomy. You can find and check out anatomical cheatsheets at lifesizedlearning.com and on their Instagram account.
Episode 73 continues embryology with organogenesis and fetal development. I also share my conversation with neuroscientist Dr. Christy Kestner, PhD. We talk about neuroscience, immunity, vaccines, cancer, and her new Instagram series about neuroscience.
Episode 72 begins our discussion of human development with fertilization and embryogenesis. It also includes my conversation with award-winning, best-selling author Sam Kean.
Episode 71 covers the formation egg cells, the sexual cycle of biological females (ovarian cycle & menstrual cycle), and how birth control pills work. I also welcome Dr. Ana Paula Benaduce of Florida International University in Miami, FL.
Episode 70 begins our discussion of the female reproductive system. We cover gross anatomy, histology, puberty, and menopause. We also discuss cervical cancer and hormone replacement therapy.
Episode 69 covers the anatomy and physiology of the biological male’s reproductive system. Internal and external anatomy, spermatogenesis, puberty, hormone regulation, etc.
Episode 68 begins our discussion of the reproductive systems, starting with the basics of sexual reproduction, meiosis, sex, gender, and the biological development of male and female organs and characteristics. You will also hear my conversation with Dr. Kevin Patton.
Episode 67 finishes the discussion of metabolism with the specifics of lipid and protein metabolism, metabolic states, and metabolic rate. We also discuss body temperature and thermoregulation.
Episode 66 begins our discussion of metabolism. I cover the general concept and carbohydrate metabolism specifically. Special thanks to Brittany for asking me question about the food pyramid and dietary recommendations in the US.
Today’s episode continues our discussion of nutrition, covering serum lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. I also had the pleasure of talking with Dr. David Kaufman, professor of neurology at Michigan State University and former sideline neurologist for Michigan State Football.
Episode 63 begins my discussion of nutrition. I cover the general introduction to what nutrition is as well as the difference between macronutrients and micronutrients. I also cover carbohydrates and start to talk about fats.
In this episode, we continue on with the digestive system, discussing the small intestine, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and chemical digestion. I also share my conversation with Dr. Jessica Knurick, a registered dietitian with a Ph.D. in Nutrition Science. Dr. Knurick has over 1,000,000 followers on Instagram, where she refutes the rampant disinformation about health and public policy on social media.
This episode covers the stomach. Gross anatomy, histology, motility, secretion, etc. I also had the pleasure of talking with TikTok and Instagram's @my.anatomy.teacher. Dr. Jill is the best at finding memory hacks that help students perform better on exams.
This episode begins the digestive system by covering the functions, general anatomy and histology, the mouth, esophagus, and swallowing. I also discuss autoimmune diseases in response to several listener questions.
Anatomy & Physiology - Bit by Bit is the #1 A&P podcast on the internet, as rated by FeedSpot and Millionpodcasts. Dr. Steve Sullivan is a tenured Professor of Anatomy & Physiology at Bucks County Community College, where he’s taught since 2002. He’s also the author of Anatomy & Physiology Digital Suite from McGraw-Hill Education. This show is not only intended for college students taking A&P, but also for anyone who is interested in how the human body is structured and how it functions. Where students are concerned, the goal is "B or better." Whether you're interested in nursing, physical therapy, physician assistant, radiography, dental hygiene, etc., a B or better is the goal to be competitive with other students in your field. Hopefully, these short, pointed discussions will help you understand what you need to be successful. Check out the show’s Instagram and YouTube channels as well. Feel free to email content questions to minus55media@gmail.com, and Dr. Steve will answer them on the show.
