Daniel Tammet: The Brainman

Click this to watch a short video clip:60 Mintues

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(video on base jumping: please note that Mr. Cerny does not support nor encourage such activities)

Ex Phys: Nutrition Review

Exam Tuesday:

What is the form of glucose stored in the body and where is it stored?
In what form are lipids transported in the blood?
Why are dietary supplements for amino acids generally not recommended?
LDL and HDL role in cholesterol levels
Benefits of antioxidants in your diet
Benefits to you/an athlete of having knowledge on the following: HF corn syrup, fiber, glycemic index, tans fatRole of vitamins and minerals in general metabolism

Ex Phys: cholesterol

The following is a link to videos related to cholesterol. You are to create a movie (Moviemaker) about the role of lipoproteins in your body (see below). If you need further information on how to use MovieMaker, the following provides video tutorials.
1.Ingest foods high in cholesterol
2.Cholesterol absorbed by the small intestine, and enters the bloodstream
3.Cholesterol absorbed from small intestine into liver
4.Cholesterol combines with triglycerides to form VLDL.
5.VLDL is broken down into LDL
6.LDL exits the liver and enter bloodstream for delivery to peripheral tissues
7.Plaque formed on the inside walls of arteries
8.HDL (already in bloodstream) removes excess cholesterol from arterial walls
9.HDL releases cholesterol back to the liver
10.Bile is released and excess cholesterol is either 1) eliminated in feces or 2) reabsorbed in your bloodstream

Biology: cells

four-square cell handout due wed.

Biology: Cells

The following video shows a lot of things that occur in your cells (choose [HIGH] to view)