Common Hormone Axes
In this episode, we'll explore three crucial hormone axes: the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal...
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MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach)
Alex Starks details MCAT exam topics. Each podcast covers several MCAT sections with lessons based on review material put out by the AAMC, such as practice tests and question banks. Sam also...
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Adenosine Triphosphate or ATP
In this episode, we’ll talk about ATP or adenosine triphosphate. We will begin with a detailed examination of ATP's structure and compositio...
Biological Membranes
This MCAT Basics podcast covers biological membranes. First, the podcast introduces a few topics regarding membranes: what they are, how the...
Electrochemistry
In this episode of MCAT Basics, we’ll cover Electrochemistry. We start with the role of salt bridges in electrochemical cells and cover the...
The Digestive System
In this episode, we'll break down the intricate processes of nutrient digestion and absorption, from the mechanical and chemical digestion i...
Physiology and Perception of the Eye
This podcast focuses on the eye. It begins with a brief overview of the eye's anatomy and physiology. The discussion then shifts to rods, co...
Sound and Hearing
In this episode, we focus on the physiology of sound and hearing. We begin by exploring sound-related concepts, including sound waves, pitch...
Redox Reactions: Reduction and Oxidation
Redox reactions or reduction and oxidation are reactions in which electrons are simultaneously transferred from one chemical species to anot...
Intelligence
In this episode, we explore the topic of intelligence, which is primarily featured in the psychology and sociology section of the MCAT. We c...
Circuit Variables & Elements
This episode of MCAT Basics covers the world of circuits. We will explore electrical circuits and their fundamental principles. We’ll start...
Learning and Memory
Learning and memory are foundational concepts that play a critical role in acing the MCAT, especially in the Psych/Soc section. In this epis...
Atomic Chemistry
Atomic chemistry is a core component of the MCAT, essential for understanding molecular behavior and periodic trends. In this episode, host...
The Reproductive System
In this episode of MCAT Basics, Sam Smith discusses the reproductive system and development, breaking down essential topics for the bio and...
Genetics: Gene Expression
In this episode, we explore key topics in genetics, including how sex-linked and autosomal traits are inherited. We'll break down inheritanc...
Social Groups
Mastering the concept of sociological groups can unlock a deeper understanding of how we interact and influence each other. On top of that,...
Organic Chemistry Mechanisms To Know
In this episode, Sam Smith will discuss and help you understand the essential organic chemistry mechanisms and reactions you may encounter w...
Study Types and Research Design
Understanding study design and research variables is crucial for mastering the MCAT and in medical research. In this episode, host Sam Smith...
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'l...
Enzyme Kinetics, Inhibition, and Categorization
In this episode, we explore enzyme kinetics and inhibition, key concepts for the MCAT Bio/Biochem section. We’ll cover how enzymes accelerat...
Genetics: Chromosomes, Meiosis and Mitosis, and Inheritance Patterns
In this episode, we cover the foundational concepts of genetics, focusing on chromosomes, mitosis, meiosis, and inheritance patterns—importa...