Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Muscle Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Muscle Tissue

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of cardiac muscle cells?

Presence of intercalated discs

Striated appearance

Single nucleus per cell

Voluntary control

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Understand the characteristics of cardiac muscle cells. Cardiac muscle cells are specialized cells found in the heart that have unique features distinguishing them from other muscle types.

Recognize that cardiac muscle cells have intercalated discs. These structures are crucial for the synchronized contraction of the heart muscle, allowing for efficient heart function.

Identify the striated appearance of cardiac muscle cells. Like skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle cells have a striated pattern due to the arrangement of actin and myosin filaments.

Note that cardiac muscle cells typically have a single nucleus per cell. This is a common feature that differentiates them from skeletal muscle cells, which are multinucleated.

Understand that cardiac muscle cells are under involuntary control. Unlike skeletal muscles, which are voluntary, cardiac muscles contract without conscious control, making 'voluntary control' not a characteristic of cardiac muscle cells.