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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Why do muscle cells function differently from nerve cells?

Muscle cells contain more mitochondria than nerve cells, affecting their function.

Muscle cells and nerve cells express different sets of genes, leading to specialized functions.

Muscle cells have a different type of action potential than nerve cells.

Muscle cells are unable to conduct electrical impulses like nerve cells.

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Understand that both muscle cells and nerve cells originate from the same type of stem cells but differentiate into specialized cells with distinct functions.

Recognize that the specialization of these cells is due to the expression of different sets of genes. This gene expression determines the structure and function of the cells.

Muscle cells are specialized for contraction and movement, which requires a high amount of energy. This is why they contain more mitochondria, the organelles responsible for energy production.

Nerve cells, or neurons, are specialized for transmitting electrical impulses. They have unique structures like axons and dendrites to facilitate this function.

The action potentials in muscle cells and nerve cells differ. Muscle cells have action potentials that lead to contraction, while nerve cells have action potentials that transmit signals. This difference is due to the specific ion channels and receptors expressed in each cell type.