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MCAT Basics Podcast
Sound and Hearing
This MCAT podcast covers sound and hearing physiology. First, I discuss sound-related topics like sound waves, pitch, ultrasound, and the decibel system. Then, I briefly discuss the anatomy and physiology of the ear. Please email me if you have any…
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Fluids
This MCAT podcast covers fluid statics (fluids standing still). First, I talk about different fluid properties including surface tension, vapor pressure, adsorption and absorption, adhesion and cohesion, and Henry’s law. Second, I discuss a few important fluids statics concepts: static…
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Muscular System
This MCAT podcast covers the muscular system. First, I cover the differences and similarities between the three types of muscle (smooth, cardiac, skeletal). Then, I talk about the basic structure of a skeletal muscle cell and the many organelles that…
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Social Stratification
This MCAT podcast covers social stratification. First, I define and give examples of many of the terms you may see regarding social stratification and inequality, including: prejudice, discrimination, stereotype, stereotype threat, status (ascribed vs achieved), power (6 different types to…
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Classic Psychology Experiments
This podcast covers the classic psychology experiments to know for the MCAT. I discuss in detail the following experiments: * Pavlov’s Dog- 2:00 * Harlow Monkey Study- 6:55 * Albert’s Bobo Doll Experiment- 11:15 * Skinner Box Experiment- 14:45 *…
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The Cell Cycle
This MCAT podcast covers the cell cycle. First, I cover the different phases of the cell cycle: Interphase (G1, S, G2) and the M phase (mitosis). Then, I talk about how the cell cycle is regulated and the cell cycle…
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Isomers
This episode reviews three common types of isomers that you are likely to see on the MCAT: 1) structural isomers, 2) geometric isomers, and 3) stereoisomers. I define each type of isomer, give a common example, and discuss applications that…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
BONUS: The Gut Microbiome
This bonus episode briefly covers the gut microbiome. I talk about what the gut microbiome is, what it does, and how our understanding of it can be applied to health. The gut microbiome and TMAO paper: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3086762/ Fiber gap paper:…
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Emotion and Motivation
This podcast covers motivation and emotion. First, I cover motivation, discussing the following topics: intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, theories of motivation (evolutionary, arousal, drive-reduction, incentive, three needs, and Maslow’s hierarchy) and harmful behaviors (addiction) and motivation. Next, I talk about…
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Cardiovascular System + Fluids
This podcast covers the cardiovascular system and a bit of fluid mechanics. First, I cover cardiovascular anatomy. Then, I talk about the following topics regarding the heart: function, contraction, cell types in the heart, and its role in regulation of…
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