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 Tissues & Histology

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Tissues & Histology

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How are histones related to nucleosomes?

Histones are proteins that DNA wraps around to form nucleosomes.

Histones are lipids that stabilize nucleosomes.

Histones are carbohydrates that provide energy for nucleosome formation.

Histones are enzymes that break down nucleosomes.

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Understand the structure of chromatin: Chromatin is composed of DNA and proteins, primarily histones, which help package the DNA into a compact form.

Learn about histones: Histones are proteins that play a crucial role in the organization and packaging of DNA within the nucleus. They are not lipids, carbohydrates, or enzymes.

Explore the formation of nucleosomes: Nucleosomes are the basic unit of DNA packaging, consisting of a segment of DNA wrapped around a core of histone proteins.

Identify the role of histones in nucleosomes: Histones provide the structural support for nucleosomes by allowing DNA to wrap around them, facilitating the compact organization of chromatin.

Clarify misconceptions: Histones are not involved in stabilizing nucleosomes as lipids, providing energy as carbohydrates, or breaking down nucleosomes as enzymes. Their primary function is to serve as the core around which DNA is wrapped.