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 Connective Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Connective Tissue

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During a dissection, a student comes across a tissue they don't recognize. They note it makes the internal structure of the spleen (an organ of the immune system that filters blood) and when they examine a section under the microscope, they see long dark branched structures, small circular cells, and a significant amount of ECM. What type of tissue could this be?

Nervous Tissue.

Muscle Tissue.

Epithelial Tissue.

Connective Tissue.

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Begin by identifying the key characteristics of the tissue observed during the dissection. The student notes long dark branched structures, small circular cells, and a significant amount of extracellular matrix (ECM).

Understand the role of the spleen in the body. The spleen is an organ of the immune system that filters blood, and its internal structure is supported by a specific type of tissue.

Consider the types of tissues in the body: Nervous Tissue, Muscle Tissue, Epithelial Tissue, and Connective Tissue. Each has distinct features and functions.

Connective Tissue is known for its supportive role in organs, characterized by a large amount of ECM, which provides structural support. It often contains fibers such as collagen and reticular fibers, which can appear as long branched structures under a microscope.

Conclude that the tissue observed is likely Connective Tissue, as it matches the description of having branched structures, small cells, and abundant ECM, which are typical features of connective tissue in organs like the spleen.