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

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Introduction to Organ Systems

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Introduction to Organ Systems

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Multiple Choice

In which fluid compartment would you primarily find red blood cells?

Intracellular fluid

Blood (formed elements)

Plasma

Interstitial fluid

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Step 1: Understand the concept of fluid compartments in the body. The human body is divided into major fluid compartments: intracellular fluid (inside cells), extracellular fluid (outside cells), which includes plasma (the liquid portion of blood) and interstitial fluid (fluid between cells).

Step 2: Recognize the location of red blood cells (RBCs). Red blood cells are specialized cells that function primarily within the circulatory system. They are suspended in plasma but are considered part of the formed elements of blood.

Step 3: Differentiate between plasma and formed elements. Plasma is the liquid portion of blood, while formed elements include red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Red blood cells are not part of the plasma but are part of the formed elements.

Step 4: Clarify why red blood cells are categorized under 'blood (formed elements)' rather than intracellular fluid or interstitial fluid. Red blood cells are contained within the blood vessels and are not free-floating in interstitial fluid or part of intracellular fluid (which refers to the fluid inside the cells of tissues).

Step 5: Conclude that the primary fluid compartment for red blood cells is 'blood (formed elements)' because they are cellular components of blood and function within the circulatory system.