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MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach)

May 30, 2023

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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May 25, 2023

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,...


May 23, 2023

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,...


May 18, 2023

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...


May 16, 2023

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
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