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

2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components

Introduction to Eukaryotic Organelles

Anatomy & Physiology

2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components

Introduction to Eukaryotic Organelles

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Multiple Choice

Damage to ependymal cells would most likely affect the:

production of myelin in the central nervous system

formation of blood-brain barrier

transmission of nerve impulses

circulation of cerebrospinal fluid

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Understand the role of ependymal cells: Ependymal cells are specialized glial cells that line the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord. Their primary function is to assist in the production, circulation, and regulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

Eliminate incorrect options: Review the functions of other structures in the central nervous system. For example, myelin production is carried out by oligodendrocytes in the CNS, not ependymal cells. Similarly, the blood-brain barrier is formed by endothelial cells and astrocytes, and nerve impulse transmission is primarily the role of neurons.

Focus on the correct function: Ependymal cells have cilia on their surface, which help circulate cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles and spinal canal. Damage to these cells would impair the movement of CSF, leading to issues with its circulation.

Relate the function to the problem: Since the question specifies the correct answer as 'circulation of cerebrospinal fluid,' connect this to the role of ependymal cells in maintaining CSF flow through their ciliary action.

Summarize the reasoning: Damage to ependymal cells would most likely affect the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid because these cells are directly responsible for its movement and regulation within the central nervous system.