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

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Phases of Mitosis

Anatomy & Physiology

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Phases of Mitosis

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How do prophase and telophase differ in the process of mitosis?

Prophase involves the condensation of chromatin into chromosomes, while telophase involves the decondensation of chromosomes into chromatin.

Prophase is the final stage of mitosis, while telophase is the initial stage.

Prophase is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids, while telophase is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes at the cell equator.

Prophase is the phase where the nuclear envelope re-forms, while telophase is where the nuclear envelope breaks down.

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Begin by understanding the sequence of mitosis, which includes prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. Each phase has distinct characteristics and roles in cell division.

In prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes. This is crucial for the chromosomes to be properly segregated later. The nuclear envelope begins to break down, and the mitotic spindle starts to form.

Contrast this with telophase, where the chromosomes have already been separated and are now at opposite poles of the cell. During telophase, the chromosomes begin to decondense back into chromatin, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

Recognize that prophase is an early stage of mitosis, setting up the cell for chromosome alignment and separation, while telophase is a later stage, where the cell prepares to complete division and return to interphase.

Understand that the key differences between prophase and telophase involve the state of the chromatin/chromosomes and the nuclear envelope, as well as their roles in the progression of mitosis.