The A&P Professor

A brief preview of the upcoming full episode 53, featuring upcoming topics that include tips for amplifying learning in the A&P course, updates regarding the role of exosomes in the spread of cancer and how heart shape relates to human activity.

There's more... some word dissections and Kevin's recommendation for The A&P Professor Book Club.

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Topics

1 minute

• Strategies to amplify learning in the A&P course
• The role of exosomes in the spread of cancer
• How heart shape relates to type of activity

Word Dissections

8.5 minutes

• Metastasis
• Extracellular vesicle (EV)
• Exosome
• Oncosome
• Transcytosis

Book Club

3.5 minutes

• Prime Mover: A Natural History of Muscle
  • by Steve Vogel
  • amzn.to/30jcKcm
• Special opportunity
  • Contribute YOUR book recommendation for A&P teachers!
  • First five submitted and used will be in a drawing for a Kindle Fire HD 10 tablet
    • amzn.to/2WwLZvb
  • Any contribution used will receive a $25 gift certificate
  • The best contribution is one that you have recorded in your own voice (or in a voicemail at 1-833-LION-DEN)
• Check out The A&P Professor Book Club

If the hyperlinks here are not active, go to TAPPradio.org to find the episode page.

• More details at the episode page.
• Transcript available at the script page.
• Listen to any episode on your Alexa device.
• Need help accessing resources locked behind a paywall? Check out this advice from Episode 32 to get what you need! https://youtu.be/JU_l76JGwVw?t=440

Sponsors Transcript and captions for this episode are supported by the American Association for Anatomy. anatomy.org The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society also provides marketing support for this podcast. theAPprofessor.org/haps Distribution of this episode is supported by NYCC's online graduate program in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (HAPI) nycc.edu/hapi Clicking on sponsor links helps let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast! Referrals also help defray podcasting expenses. Amazon TextExpander Snagit & Camtasia The A&P Professor Logo Items Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! The A&P Professor® and Lion Den® are registered trademarks of Lion Den Inc. (Kevin Patton)

Host Kevin Patton discusses the many ways case studies can be used in teaching, why they enhance learning, and where to find them. Also, updates in factors underlying left-handedness, functional maps of the brain, and reversing biological age, plus some tips on responding to student questions.

00:44 | Left-handedness 02:54 | Responding to Students 22:30 | Sponsored by HAPS 22:59 | Mapping Brain Functions 26:55 | Sponsored by AAA 27:14 | Reversing Age 30:32 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 31:18 | Case Studies in Teaching A&P 47:59 | Staying Connected

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If the left half of the brain controls the right half of the body then only left handed people are in their right mind. (W.C. Fields)

1 | Left-Handedness

2 minutes

A new report suggests that left-handedness, which one in ten of us exhibit, is partially influenced by genes. One effect of these genes is to change the structure of our body cells' cytoskeleton. Of course, a lot more work has to be done. By left-handers and right-handers alike.

• Left-handed DNA found - and it changes brain structure (brief summary article) my-ap.us/2AfTLAQ
• Handedness, language areas and neuropsychiatric diseases: insights from brain imaging and genetics (research article) my-ap.us/2AbWACQ

2 | Responding to Students

19.5 minutes

Half of students don't read the syllabus, don't read directions, don't listen to us—which can produce some frustrations when they reach out to us with questions that they already have the answer for. Somewhere nearby them. Kevin gives some tips on how to to handle these with grace and ease (taking barely any time or effort), as well as advice on heading them off before they are asked.

• The Syllabus Episode | Bonus | Episode 24
• Connecting in The Distance Course Special | Episode 50
• TextExpander (software to cut and paste automatically) theapprofessor.org/textexpander
• Google forms (software to make inquiry forms for students that require them to give specifics about their question) my-ap.us/2AfzbQU

3 | Sponsored by HAPS

0.5 minutes

The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) is a sponsor of this podcast. You can help appreciate their support by clicking the link below and checking out the many resources and benefits found there. There are a bunch of 1-day regional workshops scattered all over the continent. There's probably one near you coming up this year (or next)!

Anatomy & Physiology Society

theAPprofessor.org/haps

4 | Mapping Brain Functions

4 minutes

We've all see various functional maps of the human brain. But once you get down to the smaller regions, or parcels, it gets weird. Beyond a certain resolution, things are very flexible. Because functions of tiny parcels vary with the state of that region of the brain in any given moment, we will probably not be able to produce a high-resolution functional map of the brain—even for any one individual.

• There is no single functional atlas even for a single individual: Parcellation of the human brain is state dependent (research article) my-ap.us/2Aighc0
• Brodmann areas (maps and explanation) my-ap.us/2Qc2COA

5 | Sponsored by AAA

0.5 minutes

• A searchable transcript for this episode, as well as the captioned audiogram of this episode, are sponsored by the American Association for Anatomy (AAA) at anatomy.org.
  • Searchable transcript
  • Captioned audiogram

6 | Reversing Age

3.5 minutes

Can biological age be reversed? Some research in a small group of older men suggest it may be possible. Using a cocktail of common drugs, their epigenomes showed a younger biological age. Hmm.

• First hint that body's 'biological age' can be reversed (brief summary from Nature) my-ap.us/2Ad78BR
• Reversal of epigenetic aging and immunosenescent trends in humans (research article from Aging Cell) my-ap.us/2AfUmCA

7 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program

1 minute

The Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction—the MS-HAPI—is a graduate program for A&P teachers. A combination of science courses (enough to qualify you to teach at the college level) and courses in contemporary instructional practice, this program helps you power up your teaching. Kevin Patton is a faculty member in this program. Check it out!

nycc.edu/hapi

8 | Case Studies in Teaching Anatomy & Physiology

16.5 minutes

In this discussion, Kevin defines what a case study is, described some different sorts of case studies, explains why case studies are such a powerful learning experience, and give sources for peer-reviewed, classroom-tested case studies for A&P. And a few odd and creative ideas, one from listener Christy Pitts, thrown in as a bonus! We're all about bonuses here.

• Bloom's taxonomy my-ap.us/2ZWfLjt
• Fink's taxonomy of significant learning my-ap.us/2Q4IQEN
• National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science my-ap.us/ScienceCases
• Grumpy Old Man: Hypercalcemia and the Parathyroid Gland (this case study & others by Sheri L. Boyce) my-ap.us/2ZUWAq3
• Life Science Teaching Resource Community my-ap.us/LifeSciTRC

If the hyperlinks here are not active, go to TAPPradio.org to find the episode page.

• More details at the episode page.
• Transcript available at the script page.
• Listen to any episode on your Alexa device.
• Need help accessing resources locked behind a paywall? Check out this advice from Episode 32 to get what you need! https://youtu.be/JU_l76JGwVw?t=440

Sponsors Transcript and captions for this episode are supported by the American Association for Anatomy. anatomy.org The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society also provides marketing support for this podcast. theAPprofessor.org/haps Distribution of this episode is supported by NYCC's online graduate program in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (HAPI) nycc.edu/hapi Clicking on sponsor links helps let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast! Referrals also help defray podcasting expenses. Amazon TextExpander Snagit & Camtasia The A&P Professor Logo Items Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! The A&P Professor® and Lion Den® are registered trademarks of Lion Den Inc. (Kevin Patton)

A brief preview of the upcoming full episode 52, featuring upcoming topics that include case studies, brain mapping, age reversal, left-handedness and tips for answering student questions.

There's more... some word dissections and Kevin's recommendation for The A&P Professor Book Club.

If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram!

Topics

1 minute

• Using case studies in teaching A&P
• Issues with trying to map out (parcellate) the human brain
• A claim that the body's biological age can be reversed
• Have we found the genes for left-handedness?
• Responding to individual student questions: tips & tricks

Word Dissections

10.5 minutes

• Case
• Hypercalcemia
• Parcellation
• Atlas
• Epigenetic and Epigenome

Book Club

4.5 minutes

• Heart: A History
  • by Sandeep Jauhar
  • amzn.to/2HWPTJa
• Special opportunity
  • Contribute YOUR book recommendation for A&P teachers!
  • First five submitted and used will be in a drawing for a Kindle Fire HD 10 tablet
    • amzn.to/2WwLZvb
  • Any contribution used will receive a $25 gift certificate
  • The best contribution is one that you have recorded in your own voice (or in a voicemail at 1-833-LION-DEN)
• Check out The A&P Professor Book Club

If the hyperlinks here are not active, go to TAPPradio.org to find the episode page.

• More details at the episode page.
• Transcript available at the script page.
• Listen to any episode on your Alexa device.
• Need help accessing resources locked behind a paywall? Check out this advice from Episode 32 to get what you need! https://youtu.be/JU_l76JGwVw?t=440

Sponsors Transcript and captions for this episode are supported by the American Association for Anatomy. anatomy.org The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society also provides marketing support for this podcast. theAPprofessor.org/haps Distribution of this episode is supported by NYCC's online graduate program in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (HAPI) nycc.edu/hapi Clicking on sponsor links helps let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast! Referrals also help defray podcasting expenses. Amazon TextExpander Snagit & Camtasia The A&P Professor Logo Items Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! The A&P Professor® and Lion Den® are registered trademarks of Lion Den Inc. (Kevin Patton)

Host Kevin Patton asks why we should be transparent in our course and elsewhere. Plus an update on AAA's recent rebranding, how the tongue can smell, tips on serving students better, and updates on brain cells.

00:43 | Smell and Taste 02:18 | Old Gray Coat (Service to Students) 10:08 | Sponsored by HAPS 10:46 | Brain Cell Comparisons 12:50 | T Cells Attack Brain Stem Cells 15:25 | Sponsored by AAA (A New Name!) 19:35 | Transparency in Podcasting 32:16 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 33:15 | Transparency in Teaching 42:40 | Staying Connected

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Honesty and transparency make you vulnerable. Be honest and transparent anyway. (Mother Teresa)

1 | Smell and Taste

1.5 minutes

Did you know that the tongue can smell? Kevin gives an update on new research.

• Human Tongues Can Apparently Smell Things (brief summary) my-ap.us/2Lc2B7u
• Smelling with your tongue: Identification of functional olfactory receptors in human taste cells opens doors to new approaches to modify food flavor (brief summary)my-ap.us/2LjwwL9
• Mammalian Taste Cells Express Functional Olfactory Receptors (journal article) my-ap.us/2LhTfaD

2 | Old Gray Coat

8 minutes

You ever see me in my classic, reliable, sporty (really old) gray sport coat at a HAPS conference? If not, then maybe you haven't seen me at a HAPS conference within the last 20 or so years. Or any conference, for that matter. Having nearly lost it after the 2019 HAPS conference, I use my bad experience with a dry cleaner to more fully realize the importance of good customer-service skills when dealing with students.

• Connecting in The Distance Course Special | Episode 50
• 49 Tricks for Retention & Success in Online Courses | Episode 21

3 | Sponsored by HAPS

0.5 minutes

The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) is a sponsor of this podcast. You can help appreciate their support by clicking the link below and checking out the many resources and benefits found there. There are a bunch of 1-day regional workshops scattered all over the continent. There's probably one near you coming up this year (or next)!

Anatomy & Physiology Society

theAPprofessor.org/haps

4 | Brain Cell Comparisons

2 minutes

The current flurry of cellular and molecular research on brains is largely carried out in mice, with the assumption that it will inform us about human brains. Is that valid? How far does it go? Kevin cites a recent report that furthers our understanding of this comparison.

• Conserved cell types with divergent features in human versus mouse cortex (journal article) my-ap.us/2ZtUptu

5 | T Cells Attack Brain Stem Cells

2.5 minutes

Yeah, another update on making new neurons in adult brains. This time, we find some evidence that "rogue" T cells may attack stem cells in the brain, specifically in the subventricular zone (SVZ), thus slowing the rate of making new neurons.

• Rogue immune cells can infiltrate old brains: Killer T cells may dampen new nerve cell production in aged mice (summary article) my-ap.us/2LgPvWI
• Single-cell analysis reveals T cell infiltration in old neurogenic niches (journal article) my-ap.us/2Ljx4Rd

6 | Sponsored by AAA | A New Name & Logo for AAA!

4 minutes

• The American Association of Anatomists has recently changed its name to the American Association for Anatomy and updated its logo to better reflect its mission. Find out more in this segment, as Kevin explains the changes.
  • AAA Name Change my-ap.us/2Lm6Hu9
  • AAA Name Change FAQ my-ap.us/2Lm7rzr
  • The new AAA Twitter handle is @AnatomyOrg
• A searchable transcript for this episode, as well as the captioned audiogram of this episode, are sponsored by the American Association for Anatomy (AAA) at anatomy.org.
  • Searchable transcript
  • Captioned audiogram

7 | Transparency in Podcasting

12.5 minutes

While participating in a gigantic conference for podcasters, Kevin learned some things about the need for transparency. In this segment, he cites some principles of being up front about financial relationships. Then he explains the story behind the financial relationships in this podcast.

Okay, a buck or two goes to funding this podcast. But don't you really NEED some hip-logo gear from The A&P Professor? Be stylish for the new academic season with your own hip mug for A&P professors! Or a shirt! Or all kinds of swag. my-ap.us/2lnFsGd

8 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program

1 minute

The Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction—the MS-HAPI—is a graduate program for A&P teachers. A combination of science courses (enough to qualify you to teach at the college level) and courses in contemporary instructional practice, this program helps you power up your teaching. Kevin Patton is a faculty member in this program. Check it out!

nycc.edu/hapi

9 | Transparency in Teaching

9.5 minutes

Yeah, nearly everything I learn—about anything, really—I find a way to apply it to my teaching. In a previous segment, I explained some things I learned about transparency in podcasting. In this segment, I apply those principles to my teaching.

• The A&P Student: Why deadlines are important my-ap.us/2Mkz8Lb

Photo: Tyler Rutherford

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• Transcript available at the script page.
• Listen to any episode on your Alexa device.
• Need help accessing resources locked behind a paywall? Check out this advice from Episode 32 to get what you need! https://youtu.be/JU_l76JGwVw?t=440

Sponsors Transcript and captions for this episode are supported by the American Association of Anatomists. anatomy.org The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society also provides marketing support for this podcast. theAPprofessor.org/haps Distribution of this episode is supported by NYCC's online graduate program in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (HAPI) nycc.edu/hapi Clicking on sponsor links helps let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast! Referrals also help defray podcasting expenses. Amazon TextExpander Snagit & Camtasia The A&P Professor Logo Items Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! The A&P Professor® and Lion Den® are registered trademarks of Lion Den Inc. (Kevin Patton)

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on transparency (in this podcast and in our teaching), updates in brain cells, olfaction on the tongue, and more.

There's more... some word dissections and Margaret Reece's recommendation for The A&P Professor Book Club.

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Topics

2 minutes

• Fresh episodes
• Transparency (in this podcast and in our course)
• AAA branding changes
• Serving our students better
• Updates on brain cells
• Olfaction update

Word Dissections

5.5 minutes

• Transparency
• Olfaction
• Gustation
• Subventricular zone (SVZ)

Book Club

3.0 minutes

• Trail Guide to Movement, Building the Body in Motion
  • by Andrew Biel.
  • amzn.to/32buUKt
  • Recommended by Margaret Reece
• Special opportunity
  • Contribute YOUR book recommendation for A&P teachers!
  • First five submitted and used will be in a drawing for a Kindle Fire HD 10 tablet
    • amzn.to/2WwLZvb
  • Any contribution used will receive a $25 gift certificate
  • The best contribution is one that you have recorded in your own voice (or in a voicemail at 1-833-LION-DEN)
• Check out The A&P Professor Book Club

If the hyperlinks here are not active, go to TAPPradio.org to find the episode page.

• More details at the episode page.
• Transcript available at the script page.
• Listen to any episode on your Alexa device.
• Need help accessing resources locked behind a paywall? Check out this advice from Episode 32 to get what you need! https://youtu.be/JU_l76JGwVw?t=440

Sponsors Transcript and captions for this episode are supported by the American Association of Anatomists. anatomy.org The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society also provides marketing support for this podcast. theAPprofessor.org/haps Distribution of this episode is supported by NYCC's online graduate program in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (HAPI) nycc.edu/hapi Clicking on sponsor links helps let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast! Referrals also help defray podcasting expenses. Amazon TextExpander Snagit & Camtasia The A&P Professor Logo Items Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! The A&P Professor® and Lion Den® are registered trademarks of Lion Den Inc. (Kevin Patton)

Host Kevin Patton presents a remix of classic segments from the TAPP Radio archive, all summarizing "tricks" to increase student retention and promote student success in distance or hybrid courses.

00:00:47 | Introduction to the Special Episode 00:02:59 | Sponsored by HAPS 00:03:26 | 49 Tricks for Retention & Success in Online Courses 00:26:55 | Sponsored by AAA 00:27:30 | 49 MORE Tricks for Retention & Success in Online Courses 00:49:45 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 00:50:48 | EVEN MORE Tricks for Retention & Success in Online Courses 01:09:20 | Staying Connected

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I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Carl W. Buehner

1 | Introduction to the Special Episode

2 minutes

This is the third of a series of special episodes in which classic segments from past episodes that all reflect a similar theme are brought together for further review and reflection.

The general topic of this special episode revolves another recurring theme of this podcast:

making connections with students in online & hybrid courses

Get ready for the upcoming term with your own hip mug for A&P professors! Or a shirt! Or all kinds of swag. my-ap.us/2lnFsGd

2 | Sponsored by HAPS

0.5 minutes

The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) is a sponsor of this podcast. You can help appreciate their support by clicking the link below and checking out the many resources and benefits found there. There are a bunch of 1-day regional workshops scattered all over the continent. There's probably one near you coming up this year (or next)!

Anatomy & Physiology Society

theAPprofessor.org/haps

3 | 49 Tricks for Retention & Success in Online Courses

32.5 minutes

Online courses are notorious for high dropout rates and high failure rates, compared to traditional face-to-face classes. In this classic segment from Episode 21, Kevin shares a bunch (perhaps not exactly 49) strategies he has found to work in creating and nurturing the kinds of connections that help retain students and support their success in the course.

• Episode 19: Caring for Students Helps Them Succeed
• Episode 12: Storytelling is the Heart of A&P

4 | Sponsored by AAA

0.5 minute

The searchable transcript for this episode, as well as the captioned audiogram of this episode, are sponsored by The American Association of Anatomists (AAA) at anatomy.org.

• Searchable transcript
• Captioned audiogram

NOTE: AAA changed its name from The American Association of Anatomists to The American Association for Anatomy after this podcast was recorded.

5 | 49 MORE Tricks for Retention & Success in Online Courses

22 minutes

Online courses are notorious for high dropout rates and high failure rates, compared to traditional face-to-face classes. Kevin continues to share a bunch (perhaps not exactly 49) strategies he has found to work in creating and nurturing the kinds of connections that help retain students and support their success in the course.

This classic segment from Episode 22 focuses on adding faces to an online course (sort of like in a face-to-face course), plus how to use scheduled video, audio, and text announcements to stay connected with students.

"A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow." Patton's Law (Gen. George S. Patton)

• Power of the 'Profile Pic" in Online Learning (blog post)
• How do I add a profile picture in my user account as a student? (example of instructions you can link to; most LMSs have such a resource you can link to in your syllabuses. Or syllabi.)
• iSpring for PowerPoint (Kevin's blog post)
• Photos and Video Helps Connect Students and Teachers in Online Courses (Kevin's blog post)
• Short Video Walk-Throughs Help Your Students (Kevin's blog post)
• Camtasia, Snagit, Jing screen capture software (products from TechSmith)

6 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program

1 minute

The Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction—the MS-HAPI—is graduate program for A&P teachers. A combination of science courses (enough to qualify you to teach at the college level) and courses in instructional practice, this program helps you power up your teaching. Kevin Patton is a faculty member in this program. Check it out!

nycc.edu/hapi

7 | EVEN MORE Tricks for Retention & Success in Online Courses

18.5 minutes

Online courses are notorious for high dropout rates and high failure rates, compared to traditional face-to-face classes. In this classic segment from Episode 23, Kevin continues to share even more strategies he has found to work in creating and nurturing the kinds of connections that help retain students and support their success in the course.

This segment focuses on:

• Why reaching out to individual students who may be at risk is important--and how to do that.
• Why feedback to students is important in nurturing connections.
• Some final thoughts.

If the hyperlinks here are not active, go to TAPPradio.org to find the episode page.

• More details at the episode page.
• Transcript available at the script page.
• Listen to any episode on your Alexa device.
• Need help accessing resources locked behind a paywall? Check out this advice from Episode 32 to get what you need! https://youtu.be/JU_l76JGwVw?t=440

Sponsors Transcript and captions for this episode are supported by the American Association of Anatomists. anatomy.org The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society also provides marketing support for this podcast. theAPprofessor.org/haps Distribution of this episode is supported by NYCC's online graduate program in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (HAPI) nycc.edu/hapi Clicking on sponsor links helps let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast! Referrals also help defray podcasting expenses. Amazon TextExpander Snagit & Camtasia The A&P Professor Logo Items Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! The A&P Professor® and Lion Den® are registered trademarks of Lion Den Inc. (Kevin Patton)

Host Kevin Patton presents a remix of classic segments from the TAPP Radio archive, all related to the role of human remains in teaching and learning anatomy. Features two conversations with Aaron Fried.

01:00 | Introduction to the Special Episode 04:35 | Sponsored by HAPS 04:57 | The Silent Teacher | Aaron Fried 30:07 | Sponsored by AAA 30:25 | Situs Inversus 46:32 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 46:59 | Book Club x 3 56:26 | Podcast Award Nomination 57:20 | The Nazi Anatomists | Aaron Fried

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The way I see it, being dead is not terribly far off from being on a cruise ship. Most of your time is spent lying on your back. The brain has shut down. The flesh begins to soften. Nothing much new happens, and nothing is expected of you. (Mary Roach)

1 | Introduction to the Special Episode

3.5 minutes

This is the second of a series of special episodes in which classic segments from past episodes that all reflect a similar theme are brought together for further review and reflection.

The general topic of this special episode revolves a recurring theme of this podcast:

using human remains (and reproductions) in teaching anatomy

Get your own hip mug for A&P professors! my-ap.us/2lnFsGd

2 | Sponsored by HAPS

0.5 minutes

The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) is a sponsor of this podcast. You can help appreciate their support by clicking the link below and checking out the many resources and benefits found there.

Anatomy & Physiology Society

theAPprofessor.org/haps

3 | The Silent Teacher—A Conversation with Aaron Fried

25 minutes

Aaron Fried, A&P faculty at Mohawk Valley Community College and national speaker on human body donation and anatomists in Nazi Germany, joins Kevin for a lively discussion of the value of "the silent teacher"—the human body donor—in teaching human structure. This chat touches on the value of respect and appreciation of human donors, proper implementation of human remains such as skeletons in A&P courses, and how that respect should extend to reproductions of human specimens.

This is the first of two conversations with Aaron Fried. The next episode (Episode 30) will delve more deeply into the anatomy illustrations produced by anatomists in Nazi Germany and the many ethical questions surrounding their continued use in anatomy labs around the world.

• https://www.mvccanatomy.org/ (Aaron Fried's website)
• professoranatomeme (Aaron Fried's Instagram)
• History & Culture Mini Lesson (part of Kevin's course outline that explores issues of using human bodies in anatomy)

4 | Sponsored by AAA

0.5 minute

The searchable transcript for this episode, as well as the captioned audiogram of this episode, are sponsored by The American Association of Anatomists (AAA) at anatomy.org.

• Searchable transcript
• Captioned audiogram

5 | Situs Inversus

16 minutes

Situs inversus is a mirrorlike flipping of visceral organs that occurs in embryonic development. Also called situs transversus or situs oppositus. Normal siting of organs is called situs solitus.

• Situs inversus and my 'through the looking glass' body (recent article by someone living with situs inversus) my-ap.us/2WatPzP
• Body donor's rare anatomy offers valuable lessons (press release on recent 99-year old donor with situs inversus with levocardia) my-ap.us/2Wf5MzO
• Heart Transplantation in Situs Inversus Maintaining Dextrocardia (interesting study of transplanting 'normal' hearts into patients with dextrocardia) my-ap.us/2WmbTlL

6 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program

0.5 minute

The Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction—the MS-HAPI—is graduate program for A&P teachers. A combination of science courses (enough to qualify you to teach at the college level) and courses in instructional practice, this program helps you power up your teaching. Kevin Patton is a faculty member in this program. A new cohort starting in the fall trimester is starting now, so check it out!

nycc.edu/hapi

7 | Book Club (x3)

9.5 minutes

Kevin revisits several book recommendations from the TAPP Book Club —all related to this episode's theme.

• The Anatomist
  • by Bill Hayes
  • Book about Henry Gray and illustrator Henry Vandyke Carter)
  • amzn.to/2jMwlOR
• The Silent Teacher: The Gift of Body Donation
  • by Dr. Claire Smith
  • Book about body donation in anatomical education
  • amzn.to/2Gfbxap
• Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
  • by Mary Roach
  • amzn.to/2Ys2s51
  • Ten Things We Use When Embalming (blog post by a funeral director, shows the little discs with hooks that keep eyelids closed) my-ap.us/2Eak1ic

8 | Podcast Award Nomination

1 minute

The A&P Professor podcast needs additional nominations to get to the next round of The People's Choice Podcast Awards. Lot more. Will you please take a moment to nominate this podcast? And ask your friends and relatives, even strangers, to also nominate us?

These must be completed by the end of July!

PodcastAwards.com

9 | The Nazi Anatomists—A Conversation with Aaron Fried

21 minutes

Aaron Fried, A&P faculty at Mohawk Valley Community College and national speaker on human body donation and anatomists in Nazi Germany, joins Kevin for a lively discussion of the value of "the silent teacher"—the human body donor—in teaching human structure. In this second of two chats, Aaron discusses illustrations produced using executed prisoners in Nazi Germany and what this means for today's A&P teacher.

• Episode 29 (our first conversation, which which touched on the ethics of using human body donors)
• Who Was Eduard Pernkopf? (Aaron Fried's video explains some of the history around Eduard Pernkopf and defines the Pernkopf controversy.)
• https://www.mvccanatomy.org/ (Aaron Fried's website)
• professoranatomeme (Aaron Fried's Instagram)
• The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (The A&P Professor Book Club selection by Rebecca Skloot; mentioned by Aaron Fried)
• History & Culture Mini Lesson (part of Kevin's course outline that explores issues of using human bodies in anatomy)
• Anatomy and Ethical Transgressions in National Socialism (video of a talk given by Sabine Hildebrandt at Harvard)
• Dr. Sabine Hildebrandt: Episode #67 (interview from the Anatomy Education Podcast) my-ap.us/2lkJxej
• Researchers Issue Guidelines on Handling Holocaust Remains (video with text summary; includes application of "Vienna protocols" to anatomical art, as mentioned by Aaron Fried)

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Sponsors Transcript and captions for this episode are supported by the American Association of Anatomists. anatomy.org The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society also provides marketing support for this podcast. theAPprofessor.org/haps Distribution of this episode is supported by NYCC's online graduate program in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (HAPI) nycc.edu/hapi Clicking on sponsor links helps let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast! Referrals also help defray podcasting expenses. Amazon TextExpander Snagit & Camtasia The A&P Professor Logo Items Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! The A&P Professor® and Lion Den® are registered trademarks of Lion Den Inc. (Kevin Patton)

00:49 | Special Series 05:24 | Storytelling in the A&P Course 20:14 | Storytelling is a Human Skill 22:16 | Sponsored by HAPS 22:38 | Playful & Serious Stories 36:43 | Sponsored by AAA 37:01 | Cells Hate Calcium 43:52 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 44:18 | Actin & Myosin in Love 56:03 | Podcast Award Nomination 56:56 | Last Best Story

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To be playful and serious at the same time is possible, and it defines the ideal mental condition. (John Dewey)

1 | Special Series of Episodes

4.5 minutes

This and the next few episodes will be super, spectacular, and special. So I'm calling them "specials" just like the grownups in the media world do.

These specials are single-topic-ish recasts of some of the major themes from the past 18 months of this podcast. A mix of old and new. But mostly, the classic stuff that we'll benefit from reviewing and reflecting upon.

The general topic of this special episode revolves a recurring theme of this podcast:

teaching as a form of storytelling

2 | Storytelling in the A&P Course

15 minutes

Kevin explains why he thinks storytelling is the heart of effective teaching, especially in the A&P course. He outlines the "storytelling persona"; making sure there is a beginning, middle, and end to our stories, applying storytelling to both lectures and the entire course, using drama, conflict and resolution, and other techniques.

• First released as Segment 3 in Storytelling is the Heart of Teaching A&P | Episode 12
• Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling (website with many resources) my-ap.us/2uwk6ul
• Crash Course in Storytelling (book on the basics of storytelling) amzn.to/2GprR6B
• Long Story Short: The Only Storytelling Guide You'll Ever Need (book; the title says it all) amzn.to/2GYXm8Q

3 | Teachers vs. Robots | AI in Teaching

2 minutes

Artificial intelligence (AI) is seen by some as the emerging technology to replace teachers. Really? How should we respond? In Episode 47, I suggest that developing the uniquely human (and humane) skills—such as storytelling—is our best strategy. This is a clip taken from the middle of that segment.

• First heard as part of Segment 1 of The Human Microbial System | Episode 47
• 3 Necessary Skills for Educators in the Era of A.I. (Article posted by Raj Shah at Getting Smart) my-ap.us/2ZUdjFo
• How Storytelling Works in the Brain and Why We Need Stories (another post at Getting Smart) my-ap.us/2ZUuhUh
• Storytelling is the Heart of Teaching A&P | Episode 12
• Actin & Myosin – A Love Story | Episode 15

4 | Sponsored by HAPS

0.5 minutes

The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) is a sponsor of this podcast. You can help appreciate their support by clicking the link below and checking out the many resources and benefits found there. AND mention your appreciation to the HAPS leadership while you are at the conference—or anytime that you communicate with them.

Anatomy & Physiology Society

theAPprofessor.org/haps

5 | Playfulness & Seriousness

14 minutes

Segment 1 explained Kevin's view that effective A&P teachers are good storytellers. This segment "continues the story" by discussing analogies. Analogies can be stories that help students understand complex concepts. Sometimes, they are most effective when they are playful, which helps engage students and makes the stories easy to remember. Kevin relates his use of "phosphorylation frogs" in a story that can be referred to every time ATP generation comes up in the course. What are the pros and cons of using analogies?

• First released as Segment 3 of Playful & Serious Is the Perfect Combo for A&P | Episode 13
• Refers to Storytelling is the Heart of Teaching A&P | TAPP Radio 12 (where the story of storytelling in A&P begins)
• Frog pop-ups (toys similar to those described by Kevin in this episode) amzn.to/2J7o2Vw
• Books by John Dewey (book sales help defray podcast expenses) amzn.to/2JaAQdF
• Metaphors & Analogies: Power Tools for Teaching Any Subject (book that addresses many issues, including English-language learners) amzn.to/2E8MIcH

6 | Sponsored by AAA

0.5 minute

The searchable transcript for this episode, as well as the captioned audiogram of this episode, are sponsored by The American Association of Anatomists (AAA) at anatomy.org. Their big meeting is in April at the Experimental Biology (EB) meeting in Orlando FL. Check it out!

• Searchable transcript
• Captioned audiogram

7 | Cells Hate Calcium (and Sodium) but Love Potassium

7 minutes

A simple analogy can help students remember a recurring principle about cell behavior involving important ions.

• First aired as Segment 2 in Running Concept Lists Help Students Make Connections | Episode 8
• Cells hate calcium! (a blog post for students; you can link to this page from your course) my-ap.us/2XxsRlh

8 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program

0.5 minute

The Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction—the MS-HAPI—is graduate program for A&P teachers. A combination of science courses (enough to qualify you to teach at the college level) and courses in instructional practice, this program helps you power up your teaching. Kevin Patton is a faculty member in this program. Check it out!

nycc.edu/hapi

9 | Actin & Myosin: A Love Story

12 minutes

Kevin tells the story of actin and myosin as an analogy to a classic love story. This playful story reflects the focus of recent episodes about the use of storytelling and analogies in teaching A&P.

• First aired as Segment 2 in Actin & Myosin – A Love Story | Episode 15
• Refers to Episode 12: Storytelling is the Heart of Teaching A&P (introduces the strategy of storytelling)
• Refers to Episode 13: Playful and Serious is the Perfect Combo for A&P (introduces the value of playful analogies)
• Survival Guide for Anatomy & Physiology (Kevin's brief manual for A&P students features a version of the actin-myosin love story) amzn.to/2HBhVYo
• Excitation-Contraction Coupling in Skeletal Muscle: A Love Story? (article from HAPS Educator with a version of this story) my-ap.us/2FpUPlC
• Metaphors & Analogies: Power Tools for Teaching Any Subject (book that addresses many issues, including English-language learners) amzn.to/2E8MIcH

10 | Podcast Award Nomination

1 minute

The A&P Professor podcast needs additional nominations to get to the next round of The People's Choice Podcast Awards. Lot more. Will you please take a moment to nominate this podcast? And ask your friends and relatives, even strangers, to also nominate us?

PodcastAwards.com

11 | Last Best Story in Adult Neurogenesis & ANS Pathways

12 minutes

The "last best story" is what I tell my students I'm providing to them. That approach emphasizes the evolving nature of scientific understanding. In this episode, I mention two stories that are evolving right now.

• First appeared as Segment 6 in The Last Best Story in Teaching Anatomy & Physiology | Episode 37
• Storytelling is the Heart of Teaching A&P | Episode 12 (where I introduce the idea of teaching as storytelling)
• Adult neurogenesis in the brain
  • Running Concept Lists Help Students Make Connections | Episode 8 (where I first discuss this story)
    • The Discovery of the Neuron (outlines the origin of central dogmas about neuroscience, including Ramón y Cajal's role) my-ap.us/2FvvTde
    • Neurogenesis in the adult human hippocampus (paper that established the idea that adult brain neurogenesis does occur) my-ap.us/2FxjzJO
    • Human hippocampal neurogenesis drops sharply in children to undetectable levels in adults (paper that challenges the idea of adult brain neurogenesis) my-ap.us/2FtCxRk
    • New Study Questions Confidence in Neurogenesis in the Adult Brain (article that summarizes the recent controversy) my-ap.us/2FwaMHS
  • Are Learning Styles Real? Why or Why Not? | Episode 14 (where I bring up newer research on adult neurogenesis)
    • New Evidence Suggests Aging Brains Continue to Make New Neurons (article by Francis Collins on the new paper) my-ap.us/2v89Ngo
    • Human Hippocampal Neurogenesis Persists throughout Aging (new research paper in Cell)
  • The last best story in adult neurogenesis?
    • A New Look at Neurogenesis in Humans (blog post by Neuroskeptic, summarizing new perspectives) my-ap.us/2TDxTXU
    • Recalibrating the Relevance of Adult Neurogenesis (article by Jason S. Snyder in Trends in Neurosciences) my-ap.us/2TEb5r4
• Are sacral autonomic pathways sympathetic or parasympathetic?
  • Sacral Efferent Pathways are Sympathetic, Not Parasympathetic (summary from The A&P Professor blog) my-ap.us/2TJMHnS
    • The sacral autonomic outflow is sympathetic (I. Espinosa-Medina, O., et al., of J.-F. Brunet lab's in Science the proposed change; includes an updated version of the classic diagram of sympathetic and parasympathetic pathways) my-ap.us/2fNdcF3
    • Neural circuitry gets rewired (Adameyko, I. in Science comments on the report cited above, stating that "This finding provokes a serious shift in textbook knowledge, and, as with any fundamental discovery, it brings important practical implications..." and goes on to mention of a few of the implications (e.g., how to treat bladder dysfunction) my-ap.us/2gg9O8P
    • The Autonomic Nervous System. Part I. (John Newport Langley's classic "primary source" that codified the modern concept of the ANS.) my-ap.us/2fYHt3M
  • The sacral autonomic outflow is parasympathetic: Langley got it right (John P. Horn's commentary in Clinical Autonomic Research; the last best story?) my-ap.us/2TCvwF5

If the hyperlinks here are not active, go to TAPPradio.org to find the episode page.

• More details at the episode page.
• Transcript available at the script page.
• Listen to any episode on your Alexa device.
• Need help accessing resources locked behind a paywall? Check out this advice from Episode 32 to get what you need! https://youtu.be/JU_l76JGwVw?t=440

Sponsors Transcript and captions for this episode are supported by the American Association of Anatomists. anatomy.org The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society also provides marketing support for this podcast. theAPprofessor.org/haps Distribution of this episode is supported by NYCC's online graduate program in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (HAPI) nycc.edu/hapi Clicking on sponsor links helps let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast! Referrals also help defray podcasting expenses. Amazon TextExpander Snagit & Camtasia The A&P Professor Logo Items Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! The A&P Professor® and Lion Den® are registered trademarks of Lion Den Inc. (Kevin Patton)

Host Kevin Patton discusses the human microbial system and how he approaches it in the A&P course. A plea for your nomination to the People's Choice Podcast Awards. How we can prepare ourselves for the age of artificial intelligence in teaching.

00:50 | Teachers vs. Robots 14:29 | Sponsored by HAPS 14:57 | Podcast Award Nomination 15:50 | Sponsored by AAA 16:13 | Featured: The Human Microbial System 29:50 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 30:21 | Special Episodes Coming!

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Life did not take over the world by combat, but by networking. (Lynn Margulis and Dorion Sagan)

1 | Teachers vs. Robots | AI in Teaching

13.5 minutes

Artificial intelligence (AI) is seen by some as the emerging technology to replace teachers. Really? How should we respond?

• 3 Necessary Skills for Educators in the Era of A.I. (Article posted by Raj Shah at Getting Smart) https://my-ap.us/2ZUdjFo
• How Storytelling Works in the Brain and Why We Need Stories (another post at Getting Smart) https://my-ap.us/2ZUuhUh
• Storytelling is the Heart of Teaching A&P | Episode 12
• Actin & Myosin – A Love Story | Episode 15

2 | Sponsored by HAPS

0.5 minutes

The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) is a sponsor of this podcast. You can help appreciate their support by clicking the link below and checking out the many resources and benefits found there. AND mention your appreciation to the HAPS leadership while you are at the conference—or anytime that you communicate with them.

Anatomy & Physiology Society

theAPprofessor.org/haps

3 | Podcast Award Nomination

1 minute

The A&P Professor podcast needs additional nominations to get to the next round of The People's Choice Podcast Awards. Lot more. Will you please take a moment to nominate this podcast? And ask your friends and relatives, even strangers, to also nominate us?

PodcastAwards.com

4 | Sponsored by AAA

0.5 minute

The searchable transcript for this episode, as well as the captioned audiogram of this episode, are sponsored by The American Association of Anatomists (AAA) at anatomy.org. Their big meeting is in April at the Experimental Biology (EB) meeting in Orlando FL. Check it out!

• Searchable transcript
• Captioned audiogram

5 | The Human Microbial System

13.5 minutes

The human microbiome is rapidly emerging as an important character in the story of human structure and function. Perhaps we should start thinking of it alongside the other major systems of the body—as the human microbial system (HMS).

• Encyclopedia of Ecology (definition of niche) my-ap.us/2XwrLGj
• The Integrative Human Microbiome Project (a brief overview from Nature) my-ap.us/2ZQHtcH
• Resources in the special collection from Nature:
  • Milestones in human microbiota research (timeline) my-ap.us/2ZTNVjo
  • Human Microbiome Project, part 2 (list of articles) my-ap.us/2ZXzpXV
  • Longitudinal multi-omics of host–microbe dynamics in prediabetes (article) my-ap.us/2ZSPhdX
  • The Integrative Human Microbiome Project (perspective article) my-ap.us/2ZQHtcH
  • Racioethnic diversity in the dynamics of the vaginal microbiome during pregnancy (article)my-ap.us/2ZYFa7H
• Meta-omics analysis of elite athletes identifies a performance-enhancing microbe that functions via lactate metabolism (research article) my-ap.us/2ZOW34D
  • Working out the bugs: microbial modulation of athletic performance (related overview) my-ap.us/2ZTv0VS
• Google NGram Viewer (chart showing frequency of term microbiome in all books indexed by Google 1970-2008) my-ap.us/2ZYyIh3

6 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program

0.5 minute

The Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction—the MS-HAPI—is graduate program for A&P teachers. A combination of science courses (enough to qualify you to teach at the college level) and courses in instructional practice, this program helps you power up your teaching. Kevin Patton is a faculty member in this program. Check it out!

nycc.edu/hapi

7 | Special Series of Episodes

2.5 minutes

The next few episodes will be super, spectacular, and special. So I'm calling them "specials" just like the grownups in the media world do.

These specials will be single-topic-ish recasts of some of the major themes from the past 18 months of this podcast. A mix of old and new. But mostly, the classic stuff that we'll benefit from reviewing and reflecting upon.

Hold onto your seats, this is going to be a blast!

If the hyperlinks here are not active, go to TAPPradio.org to find the episode page.

• More details at the episode page.
• Transcript available at the script page.
• Listen to any episode on your Alexa device.
• Need help accessing resources locked behind a paywall? Check out this advice from Episode 32 to get what you need! https://youtu.be/JU_l76JGwVw?t=440

Sponsors Transcript and captions for this episode are supported by the American Association of Anatomists. anatomy.org The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society also provides marketing support for this podcast. theAPprofessor.org/haps Distribution of this episode is supported by NYCC's online graduate program in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (HAPI) nycc.edu/hapi Clicking on sponsor links helps let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast! Referrals also help defray podcasting expenses. Amazon TextExpander Snagit & Camtasia The A&P Professor Logo Items Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! The A&P Professor® and Lion Den® are registered trademarks of Lion Den Inc. (Kevin Patton)

Host Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on the human microbiome, teaching in the age of artificial intelligence, and a special summer series of episodes.

There's more... some word dissections and Mindi Fried's recommendation for The A&P Professor Book Club.

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Topics

0.5 minute

• Teaching A&P in the age of artificial intelligence
• The human microbial system (human microbiome)
• Special episodes this summer!

Word Dissections

6.5 minutes

• Artificial intelligence (AI)
• Microbe
• Microbiome

Book Club

3.5 minutes

• Do Zombies Dream of Undead Sheep?: A Neuroscientific View of the Zombie Brain
  • by Timothy Verstynen & Bradley Voytek
  • amzn.to/2FAkniR
  • Recommended by Mindi Fried
• Special opportunity
  • Contribute YOUR book recommendation for A&P teachers!
  • First five submitted and used will be in a drawing for a Kindle Fire HD 10 tablet
    • amzn.to/2WwLZvb
  • Any contribution used will receive a $25 gift certificate
  • The best contribution is one that you have recorded in your own voice (or in a voicemail at 1-833-LION-DEN)
• Check out The A&P Professor Book Club

If the hyperlinks here are not active, go to TAPPradio.org to find the episode page.

• More details at the episode page.
• Transcript available at the script page.
• Listen to any episode on your Alexa device.
• Need help accessing resources locked behind a paywall? Check out this advice from Episode 32 to get what you need! https://youtu.be/JU_l76JGwVw?t=440

Sponsors Transcript and captions for this episode are supported by the American Association of Anatomists. anatomy.org The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society also provides marketing support for this podcast. theAPprofessor.org/haps Distribution of this episode is supported by NYCC's online graduate program in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (HAPI) nycc.edu/hapi Clicking on sponsor links helps let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast! Referrals also help defray podcasting expenses. Amazon TextExpander Snagit & Camtasia The A&P Professor Logo Items Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! The A&P Professor® and Lion Den® are registered trademarks of Lion Den Inc. (Kevin Patton)