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

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Introduction to Organ Systems

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Introduction to Organ Systems

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Multiple Choice

If there were damage to the patient's alveoli, you would expect the patient to experience:

reduced filtration of blood in the kidneys

impaired digestion of proteins

difficulty with gas exchange in the lungs

decreased production of red blood cells

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Understand the function of alveoli: Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs. Oxygen from inhaled air diffuses into the blood, and carbon dioxide from the blood diffuses out to be exhaled.

Identify the consequence of alveolar damage: Damage to the alveoli would impair their ability to facilitate gas exchange, leading to difficulty in oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide removal.

Eliminate unrelated options: Reduced filtration of blood in the kidneys, impaired digestion of proteins, and decreased production of red blood cells are not directly related to alveolar function. These processes occur in other organs (kidneys, stomach, and bone marrow, respectively).

Focus on the correct physiological impact: Difficulty with gas exchange in the lungs is the direct result of alveolar damage, as their primary role is to mediate this exchange.

Relate the impact to symptoms: Patients with alveolar damage may experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, low oxygen levels in the blood (hypoxemia), and increased carbon dioxide levels (hypercapnia).