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 Muscle Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Muscle Tissue

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of cardiac muscle tissue?

Non-striated and involuntary

Striated and voluntary

Non-striated and voluntary

Striated and involuntary

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Understand the types of muscle tissue: There are three main types of muscle tissue in the human body: skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle. Each type has distinct characteristics.

Identify the characteristics of cardiac muscle: Cardiac muscle tissue is found in the heart and is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. It has unique features that distinguish it from other muscle types.

Recognize the striated appearance: Cardiac muscle tissue is striated, meaning it has a banded appearance similar to skeletal muscle. This is due to the organized arrangement of actin and myosin filaments.

Determine the control mechanism: Cardiac muscle is involuntary, meaning it is not under conscious control. It contracts automatically and rhythmically, regulated by the autonomic nervous system and intrinsic pacemaker cells.

Compare with other muscle types: Skeletal muscle is striated and voluntary, while smooth muscle is non-striated and involuntary. Cardiac muscle shares the striated feature with skeletal muscle but is involuntary like smooth muscle.