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 Nervous Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Nervous Tissue

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How do the DNA and genes in a muscle cell compare to the DNA and genes in a nerve cell?

Muscle cells and nerve cells contain the same DNA sequences but express different genes.

Muscle cells and nerve cells contain different DNA sequences.

Muscle cells have more DNA than nerve cells.

Nerve cells have unique genes not found in muscle cells.

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Understand that all cells in an organism typically contain the same DNA sequences. This is because they originate from the same fertilized egg and undergo mitosis, which replicates the DNA identically in each cell.

Recognize that the differentiation of cells, such as muscle cells and nerve cells, is due to the expression of different genes rather than differences in the DNA sequences themselves.

Learn that gene expression is regulated by various factors, including transcription factors and epigenetic modifications, which determine which genes are turned on or off in a particular cell type.

Consider the role of proteins in cell function. Different genes being expressed lead to the production of different proteins, which in turn give muscle cells and nerve cells their unique characteristics and functions.

Conclude that while muscle cells and nerve cells contain the same DNA sequences, they express different sets of genes, leading to their distinct roles in the body.