Hormones Courses and Certifications

Biology and Human Behavior: The Neurological Origins of Individuality, 2nd Edition

140 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Investigate how the human brain is sculpted by evolution, genes, experience, hormones, and other influences to produce a wide range of behaviors, led by a prominent neurobiologist, zoologist, and MacArthur "genius" grant recipient.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Thomas Evans

Animal Hormones

Explore the endocrine system's role in regulating metabolism and reproduction, covering key organs and hormone functions in animals.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Changing Body Composition through Diet and Exercise

92 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

From the macro to the molecular, this solid, science-based information will help you understand your own body better than you ever have. A leading expert in the field presents the latest scientific research in diet and nutrition.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

New Biology of Breast Cancer and Its Therapeutic Implications

Explore the latest advancements in breast cancer biology, including disease subtypes, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy approaches, with insights on ongoing research and clinical trials.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Adrenal Causes of High Blood Pressure - Masha Livhits, MD - UCLAMDChat

Explore adrenal hormones' impact on blood pressure, diagnostic methods, and treatment options for adrenal-related hypertension with an expert endocrine surgeon.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

Pregnancy is Insane - The Brutal and Beautiful Story of Human Development

Discover the brutal and beautiful biological reality of pregnancy, from embryonic invasion to immune system hacking, revealing how new life emerges from this extraordinary struggle.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dr. John Campbell

Homeostasis - Physiological Principles and Regulatory Mechanisms

Discover how your body maintains internal balance through fluid regulation, temperature control, and glucose management mechanisms.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Speed Pharmacology

Pharmacology - Cancer Drugs - Hormonal Therapy

Comprehensive overview of cancer drugs focusing on hormonal therapy, covering cell cycle, anticancer enzymes, estrogen/testosterone therapies, and their mechanisms of action and side effects.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Strong Medicine

Sodium and Potassium Metabolism - Renin, Angiotensin, Aldosterone, and ADH

Comprehensive overview of sodium, potassium, and water homeostasis, exploring key hormonal systems and their roles in regulating intravascular volume and blood pressure.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TED

Trust, Morality - and Oxytocin

Neuroeconomist explores oxytocin's role in trust, empathy, and societal stability, revealing the physical origins of morality in the brain and its impact on human behavior.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Ninja Nerd

Female Reproductive Cycle - Menstrual Cycle

Comprehensive overview of the menstrual cycle, including hormonal regulation and physiological changes during different phases of the female reproductive system.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ninja Nerd

Cardiovascular - Cardiac Output

Comprehensive exploration of cardiac output, focusing on stroke volume, heart rate, and Frank Starling's law. Covers physiological factors affecting cardiovascular function.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ninja Nerd

Metabolism - Regulation of Glycolysis

Detailed exploration of glycolysis regulation, focusing on key enzymes, hormonal influences, and metabolic control mechanisms in cellular energy production.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ninja Nerd

Endocrinology - Adrenal Gland: Cortisol

Comprehensive exploration of cortisol production in the adrenal gland's zona fasciculata, covering its functions, regulation, and physiological effects on the body.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ninja Nerd

Endocrinology - Pancreas: Glucagon Function

Explore glucagon's role in regulating blood glucose levels through its action on the liver, including glycogenolysis stimulation and its relationship with other pancreatic hormones.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video