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

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Nervous Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Nervous Tissue

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In what way is the DNA of a nerve cell different from the DNA of a muscle cell?

The DNA in nerve cells is identical to that in muscle cells, but different genes are expressed.

Nerve cells contain RNA instead of DNA.

Nerve cells have more chromosomes than muscle cells.

The DNA sequence is different in nerve cells compared to muscle cells.

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Understand that DNA is the genetic material found in almost all cells of an organism, and it carries the instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known living organisms.

Recognize that all cells in a multicellular organism, such as humans, typically contain the same DNA sequence. This means that the DNA in nerve cells is identical to the DNA in muscle cells.

Learn about gene expression, which is the process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize functional gene products like proteins. Different cell types express different sets of genes, which leads to their unique functions and characteristics.

Consider the role of RNA in cells. While DNA is the same in nerve and muscle cells, RNA is involved in translating the genetic code into proteins. RNA is synthesized from DNA and varies between different cell types based on which genes are being expressed.

Conclude that the differences between nerve cells and muscle cells are due to the expression of different genes, not differences in the DNA sequence itself. This is a fundamental concept in understanding cellular differentiation and function.