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

29. Heredity

Overview of Human Genetics

Anatomy & Physiology

29. Heredity

Overview of Human Genetics

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What number and types of chromosomes are found in a human somatic cell?

46 chromosomes, including 22 pairs of autosomes and 1 pair of sex chromosomes

23 chromosomes, including 22 autosomes and 1 sex chromosome

46 chromosomes, all of which are autosomes

23 pairs of chromosomes, all of which are sex chromosomes

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Understand that human somatic cells are any cells forming the body that are not involved in reproduction. These cells contain a complete set of chromosomes.

Recognize that humans have a diploid chromosome number, meaning each somatic cell contains two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

Identify that the total number of chromosomes in a human somatic cell is 46. This includes 22 pairs of autosomes and 1 pair of sex chromosomes.

Differentiate between autosomes and sex chromosomes: autosomes are non-sex chromosomes, and there are 22 pairs of these, while the sex chromosomes determine the sex of the individual and consist of one pair (XX for females and XY for males).

Conclude that the correct description of chromosomes in a human somatic cell is 46 chromosomes, including 22 pairs of autosomes and 1 pair of sex chromosomes.