Jun 17, 2019
Host Kevin Patton outlines the analogy of a high-wire walker as a model for homeostasis. Plus an update in how bones grow in length and how the measles virus causes immune amnesia.
00:44 | Measles & Immune Amnesia
09:16 | Sponsored by HAPS
09:44 | Bone Growth Update
13:55 | Sponsored by AAA
14:27 | Featured: The Wallenda Model of
Homeostasis
40:43 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate
Program
41:32 | Hearing from YOU
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Measles (MV) is very contagious and can be deadly, even though some cases are mild to moderate. However, it can also "erase" some or all of our immune memory!
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How we understand growth of a long bone at the epiphyseal plate may be changing a bit. Check out the audio and the links below to find out more.
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Multiple models of homeostasis may be needed for students to fully understand the important core concept of homeostasis. Here, Kevin describes an analogy he uses—a person on a highwire. Listen to why he calls this model The Wallenda Model and find out how he uses it to better understand homeostasis.
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