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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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A single neuron and all the muscle fibers it stimulates comprise a:

sarcomere

motor unit

myofibril

neuromuscular junction

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Understand the anatomy of a motor unit: A motor unit consists of a single motor neuron and all the muscle fibers it innervates. This is the functional unit of muscle contraction.

Review the role of the neuromuscular junction: This is the site where the motor neuron communicates with the muscle fiber, but it is not the entire motor unit. It is a part of the motor unit.

Clarify the term sarcomere: A sarcomere is the smallest contractile unit within a myofibril, but it does not include the neuron or the muscle fibers stimulated by the neuron.

Define myofibril: Myofibrils are the thread-like structures within muscle fibers that contain sarcomeres. They are part of the muscle fiber but do not include the neuron.

Conclude that the correct term for a single neuron and all the muscle fibers it stimulates is 'motor unit,' as it encompasses both the neuron and the muscle fibers it innervates.