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

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Introduction to Cellular Respiration

Anatomy & Physiology

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Introduction to Cellular Respiration

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following curves is representative of the binding of oxygen to hemoglobin?

Sigmoidal curve

Exponential curve

Linear curve

Hyperbolic curve

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Understand the concept of oxygen binding to hemoglobin: Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Its ability to bind oxygen is influenced by various factors, including the partial pressure of oxygen.

Recognize the nature of hemoglobin's oxygen binding: Hemoglobin exhibits cooperative binding, meaning the binding of one oxygen molecule increases the affinity for the next oxygen molecule.

Identify the characteristic curve: Cooperative binding results in a sigmoidal (S-shaped) curve when plotting the percentage saturation of hemoglobin against the partial pressure of oxygen.

Differentiate between curve types: A sigmoidal curve is distinct from an exponential curve (which rises sharply), a linear curve (which is a straight line), and a hyperbolic curve (which rises quickly and then plateaus).

Conclude that the sigmoidal curve is representative of the cooperative nature of oxygen binding to hemoglobin, reflecting the increased affinity as more oxygen molecules bind.