Lecture 1: Introduction to HUBS

Question 1

What is Anatomy?

Answer 1

Anantomy is the structure of an organ system and the relationship of its parts. The WHAT and WHERE.

Question 2

What is Physiology?

Answer 2

Physiology is the function of an organ system and its parts. The WHY.

Question 3

What is epithelial tissue?

Answer 3

Layers/sheets of cells with very little matrix.

Question 4

What is an example of epithelial tissue?

Answer 4

Skin, glands, linings.

Question 5

What is connective tissue?

Answer 5

Sparse cells, lots of matrix containing fibres. Structure and transport.

Question 6

What is an example of connective tissue?

Answer 6

Bones, tendons, fat, blood.

Question 7

What is muscle tissue?

Answer 7

Long, fiber like cells, strong can move loads. Produce movement and heat.

Question 8

What is an example of muscle tissue?

Answer 8

Skeletal, smooth and cardiac.

Question 9

What is the purpose of nervous tissue?

Answer 9

Conducting and supporting. Communicates and coordinates.

Question 10

What is an example of nervous tissue?

Answer 10

Nerves, sensory organs, brain and spinal cord.

Question 11

What do tissues usually consist of?

Answer 11

Tissues usually consist of specialised cells embedded within an extracellular ‘matrix’.

Question 12

What kind of materials differ amongst different cells?

Answer 12

• Water
• Proteins
• Proteoglycan - a combination of a protein and sugar. Changes consistency and behaviour etc.

Question 13

What are the 4 key points of the human tissue act?

Answer 13

1. The bodies are donated willingly to science. (Bequest, informed consent)
2. Deceased person’s wishes may be overridden at any time by relatives.
3. There is not time limit on how long the body parts can be kept.
4. Avoid any unnecessary mutilation and show respect.