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Lecture 1

Tissues and Body Systems

Tissues

They are similar cells to perform common functions. 4 types

4 types of tissues

1.Connective


2.Muscle


3.Nervous


4.Epithelia

Functions of Connective Tissue

A. Physical Support


B. Defense against Infection

Functions of Nervous Tissue

A. Detect senses


B. Control muscles and glands


C. Thoughts

Functions of Muscle Tissue

A. Movement and Force

Functions of Epithelia Tissue

A. Absorbtion


B. Secretion

Connective Tissue

Cells plus Matrix

Organization of Connective Tissue

Cells plus Matrix


1. Ground Substance


2. Fibers

1. Ground Substance

1. Matrix surrounding cells


a. Consistency: Fluid to rock hard


ex. Plasma, Bone

2. Fibers

1. Protein fibers in matrix


a. Collagen is most common

4 major types of Connective Tissue

1. Fibrous connective Tissue


2. Cartilage


3. Bone


4. Blood

1. Fibrous Connective Tissue

A. Made by Fibroblasts


B. Loose and Dense

2. Cartilage

A. Made by Chondrocytes


B. Avascular: no blood= slow to heal

3. Bone

A. Made by Osteocytes


B. Sold matrix: minerals (Ca2+)

4. Blood

A. Consists of Formed Elements plus Plasma

Formed Elements

Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets

Muscular Tissue

3 types: 1. Skeletal Muscle


2. Smooth Muscle


3. Cardiac Muscle

1. Skeletal Muscle: Location,Function,Control,Organization

Location: attached to skeleton



Functions: Movement, posture, and Thermogenesis



Control: Voluntary, motor neurons



Organization - Muscular Fibers (Myotube): Basic Unit


-Multiple nuclei/fiber


-Striated

2. Smooth Muscle

Location: mostly around hollow chambers



Functions: Regulate internal environment (ex. Blood pressure)



Control: Involuntary



Organization: - Single cells, one nucleus


- Close together or widely spread



3. Cardiac Muscle

Location: Heart



Function: Move blood



Control: Involuntary



Organization: -Striated single cells


- One nucleus/cell





Nervous Tissue

Neurons plus Glia

Neurons

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses, a nerve cell



Function: generate action potentials (AP) and release neurotransmitters (NT)



Organization: 1. Dendrite


2. Axon


3. Nerve Terminal 4. Myelin




Dendrite

Connects with other neurons

Axon

Sends (AP) away from cell body

Nerve Terminal

Site of (NT) release

Myelin

A membrane insulating the Axon

Glia- 3 kinds

1. Astroglia (Astrocytes)


2. Oligodendroglia (Oligodendrocytes)


3. Microglia

Astroglia(Astrocytes)

Functions: Support neurons


Oligodendroglia(Oligodendrocytes)

Function: forms Myelin

Microglia

Function: to phagocytize dead cells

Epithelial Tissue (skin)

Location: body surfaces


A. Apical


B. Basal

Apical

Surface faces out to aqueous/gaseous environment


(Ex. Lining of stomach, lungs)

Basal

Surface faces in,contracts basement membrane.

Epithelial cell types and function. 3 kinds

1. Squamous


2. Cuboidal


3. Columnar



Functions: absorption, secretion, and excretion

Glands

Epithelial organs



A. Exocrine


B. Endocrine

Exocrine Glands

- secrete into ducts


- secretion directly to apical surface


(Ex. Sweat glands)

Endocrine glands

- Secrete from cell,picked up by blood


- secretion goes through entire body


- (ex. Insulin)

Integumentary System

Functions:


A. Protection: barrier against: infection, loss of compounds (water), and UV light.



B. Senses: pressure, touch, pain, and temperature.



C. Vitamin D Metabolism: precursor activation by UV light



D. Temperature Regulation: Sweat



Organization: a. Epidermis


B. Dermis




Epidermis

Outer layer of stratified squamous, epithelium

Dermis

Underlying connective tissue, plus epithelial,nerve and muscle cells

Organ systems

Composed of various organs designed to perform specialized functions.



11 systems function to maintain homeostasis

Body cavities

1. Thoracic


2. Abdominal


3. Pelvic

Thoracic cavity

Contains esophagus, heart, and lungs

Abdominal cavity

Contain digestive and other organs

Pelvic cavity

Contains reproductive and other organs

Body membranes

1. Mucous


2. Serous


3. Synovial


4. Meninges

Mucous membranes

Cover internal surfaces exposed to air

Serous membranes

Cover internal surfaces

Synovial membranes

Protect joints

Meninges

Protect the central nervous system

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Lecture 2

Cardiovascular system: Heart and vessels

Cardiovascular system: Organization 3 types

1.Heart: cardiac muscle; pumps blood.


2.Blood vessels: carry blood in circuit to and from heart.


3.Blood transports:


a. Plasma: dissolved chemicals


b. Formed Elements: cells and platelets


-note- both heart and vessels are lined with epithelial cells= endothelium




Cardiovascular system: 3 Functions

*circulates blood throughout the body*


1. Transport chemicals:


A. Nutrients, wastes, hormones, ions, etc.


2. Regulate internal environment:


A. pH


B. Temperature


C. Osmolarity


3. Protection:


A. Against Infection


B. Against blood loss




Example

1. Gas exchange


-O2 from air into blood> tissues


- CO2 from tissues to blood> out




= overcomes limits of diffusion of the gases

Blood Vessels- 5 kinds

5 types:


1. Artery


2. Arteriole



3. Capillary


4. Venule


5. Vein




Artery

Carries blood from heart


A. Under great pressure


B. Thick, muscular walls; smooth muscle

Arterioles

A. Carries blood to capillary


B. Smooth Muscle sphincters direct flow

Capillary

A. Thin walls


B. Capillary Bed


C. Site of chemical exchange

Venule

Connects capillaries and vein



A. Low pressure


B. Thin walls

Vein

Carries blood to the heart



A. Low pressure


B. Thin walls


C. Valves: prevent back flow


D. Bad valves leads to vericose veins

Right Tri, Left Bi

The Heart: Chambers and Valves

The Heart: continued

Blood Flow To and From the Heart

Superior and Inferior Vena Cava~> Right Atrium~> Right Ventricle~> Pulmonary Arteries~> Lung Capillaries~> Pulmonary Veins (Oxygenated Blood)~> Left Atrium~> Left Ventricle~> Aorta

Cardiac Cycle- 2 types

1. Systole


2. Diastole

Systole

Muscle contraction



A. Creates blood pressure


B. Measured force due to contraction of left ventricle


C. Avg~ 120mm Hg

Diastole

Relaxation phase



A. Pressure drops


B. Measured as pressure in arteries during cardiac relaxation


C. Avg~ 80mm Hg

Cardiac Cycle: Electrical Conductance

1. Electric signals initiate cardiac muscle contractions = force blood out



2.Conduction Pathway:


Sinoatrial (SA) node~> Right and Left Atria~> Atrioventricular (AV) Node~> AV Bundles~> Purkinje Fibers~> Left and Right Ventricle Muscle

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

1. Recording of the heart electrical activities at body surface.



PWave: atrial depolarization


QRS Wave: ventricular depolarization


TWave: ventricular repolarization



Atrial Fibrillations, Ventricular Fibrillations, Defibrillation

Heart Rate -4 effects

1. SA Node


2. Cardiac Center


3. Blood Pressure


4. Other

SA Node

SA Node is a pacemaker



A. Self-Depolarizes= start cardiac Cycle


B. Avg.~ 70 beats per minute

Cardiac Center

A. Located in medulla oblongata of the brain


B. Sympathetic: activates SA Node= increases rate (fight or flight)


C. Parasympathetic: slows SA Node= decreases rate.


- rest and repose; relaxed state (ex. After workout)

Billy Madison

Blood Pressure effect on Heart Rate

A. Increased BP in aorta or carotid arteries slows SA Node= slows rate> decreased BP



B. Increased BP in Right Atrium stimulates SA Node= increases rate= prevents increased venous pressure


Other influences on Heart Rate

A. Circulating chemicals: (ex. Caffeine)



B. Temperature: rate affected by body temperature

Blood pressure- Arteries, Capillaries, Veins

Venous Return

- Blood in veins under low pressure


-Veins have Valves = blood moves in one direction.



- Venous Return to heart aided by:


1. Respiratory Pump: inhale causes decreased pressure in thoracic cavity= aids blood to heart


2. Skeletal Muscle Pump: contractions squeeze veins= pushes blood= milking


Capillaries

They are the site of chemical exchange

Atherosclerosis

Plaque in arteries



1. Effects: blood clots form


A. Thrombus in Coronary Artery> heart attack


B. Embolus moves to brain> Stroke



2. Causes: high fat diet, obesity, smoking, hypertension.


3. Treatments: arterial bypass, Stent, heart transplant.


4. Prevention: diet, exercise, don't smoke, asprin, floss


Hypertension

1. Causes: obesity, diet, smoking, kidney problems.



2. Effects:


A. Thickening of arterial walls= reduced flow.


B. Kidney failure


C. Aneurysm: burst vessel

Lecture 3

Blood and Lymph

Composition of Blood

Percentage by volume= 55% plasma, 45% cells and platelets



Percentage by weight= 91% water, 7% proteins, 2% other solutions

Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)- Structure and Functions

1. Structure:


a. Biconcave disks


b. No nucleus or organelles


c. Packed with Hemoglobin (Hb)



2. Functions:


a. Transport Oxygen


b. Transport Carbon dioxide


c. Carbonic anhydrase

Carbonic Anhydrase

CO2+H2O <<>>H2CO3 <<>>Hplus + HCO3

Oxygen and Hemoglobin: Binding

RBC

1. Formed in bone marrow


2. Lifespan of 120 days; removed by liver and spleen



3. RBC Disorders:


A. Anemia: insufficient RBC or Hb



B. Sickle cell Anemia: Hb precipitates at low O2.



4. Blood doping: artificial increase in RBC.

White Blood Cells

1. Structures: contain nucleus and organelles


2. Functions: Immunity


a. *Antigens*


3. Cell types: 2 kinds


a. *Phagocytize*


b. *Lymphocytes*


Antigens

Foreign material (ex. Bacteria)

Phagocytes

Neutrophils and macrophages

Lymphocytes

Produce Antibodies

Platelets

1. Structures: formed as pieces off Megakaryocytes.


a.Make 2 billion a day


2. Function: blood clotting

Platelets and Blood Clotting

1. Vessel rupture~>


2. Platelets form plug to slow bleeding~>


3. Platelets and damaged tissue release prothrombin activator~>


4. Prothrombin activator initiates enzyme cascade to throw net over wound to stop bleeding.

Blood clotting disorders

1. Thrombocytopenia: lack of platelets.



2. Hemophilia: lack of clotting factor

Aspirin and Blood Clotting

1. Reduces platelet aggregation= slows clotting


a. Reduce risk of Heart Attack


b. May allow for gastric bleeding



2. Acts as an analgesic: reduces inflammation / pain



3. Reduces risk of some cancers and neuro-disorders.

Blood types

1. Type A


2. Type B


3. Type AB


4. Type O

Type A blood

Has A antigen (Ag) on RBC and Anti- B antibody (Ab) in plasma

Type B blood

Has B antigen on RBC and Anti-A antibody in plasma

Type AB blood

Has AB antigen on RBC and has no antibody in plasma

Type O

Has no antigen RBC and both A and B Ab in plasma

Blood Transfusions

Compatibility:


1. Cannot give A blood to B or O


2. Cannot give B blood to A or O


3. Cannot give AB blood to A, B, or O


4. Can give O blood to A, B, AB, and O.



*O blood is a universal donor*

The Rh Factor

1. Rh Factor: Rh antigen (Ag) on RBC= Rh+

Rh Factor and Pregnancy

1. Problem if Mother is Rh-, but fetus is Rh+



2. Initial Pregnancy: Rh+ RBC may enter Mother's blood at birth >> vaccinate >> increased Ab against Rh Factor.



3. Later pregnancy with Rh+ fetus: Rh antibody (Ab) from previous pregnancy attacks fetus' blood.

Lymphatic System - Structure and Functions

1. Structures: lymph vessels and organs.



2. Functions:


a. Returns fluids from tissues to blood



b. Absorb fats in small intestines



c. Produce and maintain lymphocytes; traps and destroys infectious materials = involved in immunity

Lymphatic Vessels

1. Closed ened: No Circuit



2. Filled with Lymph Fluid


a. Fluid drained from tissues

Lymphatic Vessels and Organs

1. Tonsil


2. Lymph Node


3. Spleen


4. Thymus


5. Red Marrow

Tonsils, Lymph Nodes, and Spleen

Trap debris in lymph (ex. Bacteria)

Thymus

Aid lymphocyte development

Red Marrow

Produce blood cells

Lecture 4

Immunity

Immune system

The bodies defense against infections organisms and other invaders.

Pathogens

Bacteria, Viruses, etc.. that cause disease

3 Defenses against Invasion

1. Barriers: Skin and Mucous Membranes



2. Innate immunity: built in defenses; phogocytes and killer cells, protective proteins, inflammatory response



3. Acquired Immunity: adaptive responses; lymphocytes, antibodies

Barriers to infection

1. Skin:


a. Epidermis is physical barrier


b. Sebum, sweat and ear wax have lysozoyme and chemicals to limit the growth of pathogens


c. Normal flora on skin exclude harmful microbes



2. Mucous Membranes:


a. Mucous protects: traps pathogens for swallowing or excretion, uses lysozoyme


b. Normal flora exclude pathogens




*note*- Antibiotics and soap can destroy normal flora

Inflammatory Response

1. Pathogen enters tissue


2. Mast cells and damaged tissues release histamine= increased blood flow


3. WBC arrive at site


a. Neutrophils come first to phagocytize pathogens


b. Monocytes enter tissue:


- develop into Macrophages, which phagocytize pathogens and release cytokines


- Cytokines are proteins that stimulate mitosis = increase response

Inflammation

Protective Proteins

1. Complement System


2. Interferons

Complement System

a. Serum proteins enhance inflammatory response



b. Some bind directly to pathogens to destroy plasma membrane

Interferons

a. Released by virus infected cells



b. Protects neighbor cells



c. Used to treat viral infections (ex. He C)



Adaptive Immune Defenses - 2 types

Responses of Lymphocytes to Antigens on surface of pathogens




1. Antibody- meditated immunity


2. T Cell- Meditated immunity

Antibody- meditated immunity

a. Antigen on pathogens binds to B Lymphocyte receptors (one type od B cell antigen)


b. B cells become:


Plasma cells: secrete Antibodies which bind destroy pathogens


- Clonal expansion: fast replication of cells



Memory B Cells: remember Ag to respond at next exposure



T Cell- Meditated immunity

a. T Cells activated by pathogen presented by macrophage



b. T Cells become:


1. Cytotoxic T Cells


2. Memory T Cells


3. Helper T Cells

Cytotoxic T Cells

Binds to virus- infected cells and cancer cells then puts holes in plasma membrane

Memory T Cells

Remember for next exposure

Helper T Cells

Release cytokines to activate B Cells

Acquired Immunity 3 parts

Active immunity: you make Ab against foreign Ag



1. Immunization: Vaccine containing non-active pathogen is injected.


2. Immune response initiated with plasma cells making Ab to destroy Ag = Primary Response


3. Memory B Cells wait for any exposure to active pathogen to respond with even more Ab= Secondary Response


4. Examples: measles, polio, smallpox, tetanus, Hep B

Hypersensitivity Reactions: Allergies

1. Allergen


2. Anaphylactic shock


3. Delayed Allergic Response

Allergen

A non-pathogen Ag which initiates immune response.



a. 10 times more Ab produced


Ex. Cat hair, pollen

Anaphylactic Shock

Happens when allergen enters blood


a. Excess Histamine>drop in BP>death



b. Epinephrine may block effects (Epi-Pen)



c. Ex. Bee sting, penicillin shot

Delayed Allergic Response

Takes longer due to T Cell activation



a. TB test, poison ivy, cosmetics

Autoimmune diseases- 2 kinds

1. Rheumatoid Arthritis


2. Multiple Sclerosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Cartilage components seen as antigens, which starts immune response

Multiple Sclerosis

Proteins in CNS myelin seen as antigens

Infectious Diseases

1. Epidemic: human spread disease with more cases than expected (ex. swine flu)



2. Pandemic: a global epidemic (ex. malaria)

Aids/Hiv

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)


Human immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)




1. Virus to humans from green monkeys. 2. Infects macrophages and helper T Cells which leads to immune response = infections and cancers


2. Infects macrophages and helper T Cells which leads to immune response = infections and cancers



Tuberculosis

Cause: Mycobacterium tuberculosis


spread in airborne droplets; cough or sneeze


• Infects lungs= "consumption"


• multiple drugs for treatment


• infects 9 million people each year

Malaria

• Cause: plasmodium,a prosit passed by mosquitoes


• Parasite causes flu like symptoms


• more than 350 million cases each year


Treatments: drugs and netting

Influenza

•Cause: Virus


•Many types: swine flu, bird flu


• Treatments: ?


• Prevention: vaccines


• symptoms: you know them

Lecture 5

Digestive system

Digestive system- Structure and Functions

1. Functions: Digestion and Absorbtion of nutrients



2. Structures:


A. Alimentary Canal: muscular tube from mouth to anus


B. Accessory organs: teeth, tounge, salivary glands, liver, gall bladder, pancreas


Basic System Mechanisms

1. Ingestion- taking in food


2. Secretion- digestive secretions and mucous


3. Motility- movement for mixing and propulsion


4. Digestion- catabolism of complex molecules


5. Absorbtion- nutrients from canal into blood


6. Defication- excretion of waste (****)

4 layers of the Alimentary Canal

1. Mucosa


2. Submucosa


3. Muscularis


4. Serosa

Mouth oral cavity

1. Teeth


2. Tounge


3. Salivary Glands

Secretion of Saliva

Pharynx and Esophagus- Swallowing process

1. Voluntary Phase


2. Involuntary Phase


3. Peristalsis

Structure of stomach

Functions and Secretion of stomach

Stomach breaks down food

Small Intestine

Suface area and Efficiency

Work together for efficient absorption

Digestion

Absorbtion of Carbohydrates

Absorbtion of Proteins

Absorbtion of Fats (Lipids)

Accessory Organs- 3 kinds

1. Liver


2. Gall Bladder


3. Pancreas

The Large Intestine

1. Cecum


2. Colon


3. Rectum


4. Anal Canal


5. Anus

Defication Process

Lecture 6

Nutrition

6 Nutrients Categories

1. Carbs


2. Lipids


3. Proteins


4. Vitamins


5. Minerals


6. Water

Calorie measurement

1 mL of H2O from 14.5 to 15.5°C


A. Calorie (C)= 1000 calories

Dietary Sources and Calorie Requirements

BMR, Specific Dynamic Action and Energy Balance

Carbohydrates

High Glycemic Index Related to Blood Sugar and Insulin

High Index food quickly raises Blood Sugar.



High Index food Stimulates Insulin Release.

Blood Sugar - effects if it drops low

If drops low: 1. Glucagon released, epinephrine, cortisol, sweating, trembling.



2. Lethargy Convulsions, Coma



3 Permanent Brian damage if prolonged, Death

Dietary Carbs: High Glycemic Index

High Glycemic Index= low blood sugar

Dietary Lipids

Cholesterol- Source and Transportation

Lipoproteins

Dietary Proteins

Nitrogen Balance in a Diet

Required Elements

1. Calcium 2. Sodium 3. Iron

Required Vitamins- Vitamin A

Required Vitamins- Vitamin C

Energy Balance and Body Weight