MCAT Prep Pod Biology Review

12 Respiratory System

This episode covers respiratory anatomy, the mechanics of breathing, lung volumes, gas exchange driven by partial pressures, O₂ and CO₂ transport (including the bicarbonate buffer system), and the regulation of breathing. Companion notes and flashcards at: https://reviewmcat.com/respiratory_system

11 Cardiovascular System 2 of 2 Arteries, Veins, and Blood

This episode covers blood vessels, pressure regulation, blood composition, hemoglobin and oxygen transport, the clotting cascade, fetal circulation, and different types of shock (hypovolemic, cardiogenic, distributive). Companion notes and flashcards at: https://reviewmcat.com/cardiovascular_2_Veins_blood

10 – Cardiovascular System 1 of 2 The Heart

This episode covers heart anatomy, blood flow through the pulmonary and systemic circuits, the cardiac cycle (systole/diastole), the heart's electrical conduction system, and how to interpret an ECG. Companion notes and flashcards at: https://reviewmcat.com/cardiovascular_1_heart

09 – Endocrine System

This episode provides a comprehensive review of the endocrine system, covering hormone types, signaling pathways, and feedback regulation. We tour the major endocrine glands and their hormones, and explain key regulatory axes like the HPA, HPG, HPT, and RAAS, along with relevant disorders. Companion notes and flashcards at: https://reviewmcat.com/09-endocrine-system/

08 – Musculoskeletal System

This episode covers bone structure, ossification, remodeling, calcium regulation, joint types, cartilage, skeletal vs. cardiac vs. smooth muscle, sarcomeres, contraction, fiber types, and muscle disorders. Companion notes and flashcards at: https://reviewmcat.com/08-musculoskeletal-system/