MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach)

In this episode, we explore the different phases of the cell cycle: Interphase (G1, S, G2) and the M phase (mitosis). Next, we discuss the regulation of the cell cycle and the key checkpoints that ensure its proper progression. Finally, we touch on how dysfunction in the cell cycle can lead to diseases, particularly cancer. This material is likely to appear in the Bio/Biochem section of the MCAT.  
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[00:00] Introduction
[02:06] Overview of the cell cycle
[02:38] Two main phases of the cell cycle
[04:11] Interphase 
[12:43] Mitotic phase
[18:20] Regulation of the cell cycle
[27:09] Relevant examples of the cell cycle and disease

In this episode, we delve into classic psychology experiments –relevant to the Psych/Soc section of the MCAT. We cover a range of significant studies, including Pavlov’s Dog, Harlow’s Monkey Study, Albert’s Bobo Doll Experiment, the Skinner Box Experiment, Asch’s Conformity (Line) Experiment, the Milgram Experiment, Watson’s Little Albert Experiment, Sherif’s Robbers Cave Study, and Seligman’s Learned Helplessness Dog Study. Additionally, we touch on rapid-fire cases like Zimbardo’s Prison Experiment, the Kitty Genovese case, and Phineas Gage’s story.  Visit MedSchoolCoach.com for more help with the MCAT.
 
[00:00] Introduction
[02:37] Pavlov’s Dog Experiment
[07:40] Harlow’s Monkey Study
[12:05] Albert’s Bobo Doll Experiment
[15:41] The Skinner Box Experiment [24:12] Asch Conformity (Line) Experiment [28:16] The Milgram Experiment [36:01] Watson’s Little Albert Experiment [39:10] Sherif’s Robbers Cave Study [43:17] Seligman’s Learned Helplessness Dog Study [46:14]  Zimbardo’s Prison Experiment [48:39]  The Kitty Genovese case [49:47]  Phineas Gage’s story

This MCAT podcast covers social stratification. It begins with a definition and examples of many terms related to social stratification and inequality, including prejudice, discrimination, stereotype, stereotype threat, status (ascribed vs achieved), power (six different types to know), social capital (and other forms of capital), gentrification, and poverty. The discussion then moves on to social class and the social gradient in healthcare.
 
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[00:00] Introduction
[02:24] Terms related to social stratification
[03:03] Defining social stratification
[03:53] What is prejudice
[04:57] Defining stereotype and discrimination
[09:29] What is stereotype threat
[13:04] Status and the six different types of power
[21:50] Social Capital
[23:38] Defining gentrification
[25:07] Absolute poverty vs. relative poverty
[27:59] Social Class
[33:53] Social Stratification in Healthcare

This podcast explores cell organelles, organized into five categories: organelles found in all cells, eukaryotic cells, plant and bacterial cells, human and bacterial cells, human cells only, and plant cells only. The organelles discussed include ribosomes, vacuoles, cytoskeleton, plasma membrane, peroxisome, proteasome, nucleus, nucleolus, smooth and rough endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosome, cell wall, flagella, mitochondria, melanosome, and chloroplasts.
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Jump into the conversation:
[00:00] MCAT Tutoring from MedSchoolCoach
[00:34] Welcome to MCAT Basics
[01:06] Topics covered in this episode
[01:59] Definition of “Cell Organelles”
[03:59] Organelles found in all cells - ribosomes, vacuoles, cytoskeleton, plasma membrane, peroxisome, proteasome
[22:42] Organelles that show up in eukaryotes only - nucleus,  nucleolus, smooth and rough endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosome
[40:03] Orgnalles shared by plants and bacteria - cell wall and flagella
[46:40] Organelles found in human cells only -  mitochondria, melanosome, and chloroplasts

This podcast addresses translational motion. First, vectors are covered. Then, the variables of acceleration, velocity, and position are discussed. Next, the host discusses the relationship between those three variables. Finally, it covers free fall, projectile motion, air resistance, and friction.
The example link for this segment is provided here:  Geogebra Example
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Jump into the conversation:
[00:00] MCAT Tutoring from MedSchoolCoach
[00:34] Welcome to MCAT Basics
[01:06] Topics covered in this episode
[01:57] What is translational motion
[04:08] Vectors
[14:21] Velocity, acceleration, and position/displacement
[20:08] The relationship between acceleration, velocity, and position 
[34:53] Free fall and projectile motion
[44:40] The four equations to know for projectile motion
[47:20] Air resistance and friction