This MCAT podcast is a short segment from the “Enzyme Kinetics, Inhibition, and Categorization” podcast.

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Episode 41

This MCAT podcast covers intelligence. First, I discuss several theories of intelligence including entity vs incremental theory, general intelligence theory, two factor theory, multiple intelligences theory, triarchic theory, CHC theory, and biological theories. Next, I talk about hereditary factors of intelligence (nature vs nurture). Last, I discuss how intelligence is measured.

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This MCAT podcast is a short segment from the “The Nervous System” podcast.

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This MCAT podcast is a short segment from the “Amino Acids” podcast.

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Episode 40

This MCAT podcast covers Redox. First, I discuss the concept of a redox reaction. I go over oxidizing and reducing agents, what makes a compound a good (or bad) oxidizing agent, oxidation state of molecules/functional groups, common organic chemistry redox reagents, and redox in biology. Then, I discuss numerical (general chemistry) concepts related to redox. This includes determining oxidation number and electrochemical cells.

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Episode 39

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.

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Episode 38

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 fluid pressure, Pascal's law, gauge pressure vs absolute pressure, osmotic pressure, and buoyancy.

For some fluid dynamics (moving fluids) skip to the 43:00 mark in the cardiovascular system + fluids podcast.

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Episode 37

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 are unique to this cell type including the sarcolemma, sarcoplasm, myofibrils, sarcomeres, and more. Next, I discuss three main differences between type I and type II muscle fibers. Last, I delve into muscle contraction, starting at the neuromuscular junction and ending in the shortening of sarcomeres (the cause of muscle flexion).

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Episode 36

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 know), social capital (and the other forms of capital), gentrification, and poverty. Then, I talk about social class. Last, I briefly mention the social gradient in healthcare.

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Episode 35

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
* Asch Conformity (Line) Experiment- 22:30
* Milgram Experiment- 26:30
* Watson’s Little Albert Experiment- 35:05
* Sherif Robbers Cave Study- 38:00
* Seligman Learned Helplessness Dog Study- 42:05
* Rapid Fire Cases (Zimbardo, Kitty Genovese, Phineas Gage )- 45:05

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