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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Which of the following are the longest cells in the human body?

Muscle cells

Neurons

Epithelial cells

Red blood cells

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Begin by understanding the structure and function of different cell types in the human body. Muscle cells, neurons, epithelial cells, and red blood cells each have unique characteristics.

Muscle cells, also known as myocytes, are specialized for contraction and can vary in length depending on the muscle type and location in the body.

Neurons are specialized cells of the nervous system responsible for transmitting information throughout the body. They can be extremely long, especially those that extend from the spinal cord to the extremities, such as the sciatic nerve.

Epithelial cells form the lining of surfaces and cavities in the body. They are generally not as long as neurons, as they are designed to cover and protect rather than transmit signals over long distances.

Red blood cells are small, biconcave cells responsible for transporting oxygen. They are not long cells, as their primary function is to move efficiently through blood vessels.