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What primarily distinguishes skeletal muscle from other types of muscle?
What primarily distinguishes skeletal muscle from other types of muscle?
Which of the following components is NOT part of a lever system in the body?
Which of the following components is NOT part of a lever system in the body?
What process is utilized by skeletal muscles to help regulate body temperature?
What process is utilized by skeletal muscles to help regulate body temperature?
In which type of lever system does the load lie between the effort and the fulcrum?
In which type of lever system does the load lie between the effort and the fulcrum?
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Which muscle condition is characterized by progressive weakness and muscle degeneration?
Which muscle condition is characterized by progressive weakness and muscle degeneration?
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What type of lever is exemplified by a person bending their elbow?
What type of lever is exemplified by a person bending their elbow?
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Which structure in the eye is responsible for focusing light rays?
Which structure in the eye is responsible for focusing light rays?
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Which type of connective tissue is primarily responsible for connecting muscles to bones?
Which type of connective tissue is primarily responsible for connecting muscles to bones?
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What role does glutamine play in the human body?
What role does glutamine play in the human body?
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What begins the process of digestion in the body?
What begins the process of digestion in the body?
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What is the primary characteristic of anorexia nervosa?
What is the primary characteristic of anorexia nervosa?
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What defines a virion?
What defines a virion?
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Which of the following is considered the leading cause of death in Americans?
Which of the following is considered the leading cause of death in Americans?
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Which substance is used for killing most microbes on living tissue?
Which substance is used for killing most microbes on living tissue?
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What is the approximate size range of most viruses?
What is the approximate size range of most viruses?
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Which of the following is a key risk factor for developing anorexia nervosa?
Which of the following is a key risk factor for developing anorexia nervosa?
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What term describes a living agent that transmits a pathogen to another organism?
What term describes a living agent that transmits a pathogen to another organism?
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What is the primary function of rhodopsin in the retina?
What is the primary function of rhodopsin in the retina?
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Where is the greatest concentration of cone cells located in the retina?
Where is the greatest concentration of cone cells located in the retina?
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Which type of photopigment is associated with color perception?
Which type of photopigment is associated with color perception?
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What role do the hairs in the cochlea play in hearing?
What role do the hairs in the cochlea play in hearing?
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What is the main job of the outer ear and ear canal?
What is the main job of the outer ear and ear canal?
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What happens to rhodopsin and photopsin when they detect light?
What happens to rhodopsin and photopsin when they detect light?
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Which component of the inner ear is responsible for absorbing sound vibrations?
Which component of the inner ear is responsible for absorbing sound vibrations?
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What can increased sensitivity to sound indicate?
What can increased sensitivity to sound indicate?
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Study Notes
Skeletal Muscles
- One of three muscle types in the body; others are cardiac and smooth muscle.
- Skeletal muscles enable voluntary movement and connect to bones via tendons.
- Comprised of muscle fibers bundled together; each fiber is a long muscle cell.
- Myofibrils within muscle cells consist of proteins actin and myosin, resulting in striated appearance.
- Myoglobin contributes to the reddish color of skeletal muscles.
- Primary functions include movement, support, and homeostasis.
- Shivering thermogenesis helps regulate body temperature via muscle contractions.
- Common conditions affecting skeletal muscles include cramps, muscular dystrophy, carpal tunnel syndrome, and myasthenia gravis.
Lever Systems in the Body
- Muscles and bones form lever systems providing mechanical advantages.
- Four key components: lever (bone), pivot/fulcrum (joint), effort (muscle contraction), and load (weight moved).
- Efficiency of lever systems increases as effort is applied farther from the load.
- Three classes of levers:
- First-class lever: Fulcrum between effort and load (e.g., atlanto-occipital joint).
- Second-class lever: Load between effort and fulcrum (e.g., tiptoeing).
- Third-class lever: Effort between load and fulcrum (e.g., elbow flexion).
- FRE 123 serves as a mnemonic for the lever classes.
Digestion and the Mouth
- The mouth (oral cavity) is the entry point for food and air.
- Components include the soft palate, teeth, vestibule, and gums.
- Digestion starts in the mouth with mechanical (chewing) and chemical (enzyme action) processes.
- Saliva, produced by salivary glands, contains enzymes initiating food breakdown.
- Salivary amylase breaks starches into simple sugars, enhancing taste.
- Lack of saliva can predispose to infections like thrush or ulcers.
Connective Tissue
- Connective tissue is one of the four main types in the body, providing support and structure.
- Fibrous connective tissue consists of strong yet flexible collagen fibers.
- Types of fibrous connective tissue include:
- Ligaments: connect bones to other bones.
- Tendons: connect bones to muscles.
- Fasciae: connect muscles to other muscles.
- The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body.
- Tendonitis is the inflammation of tendons.
Dense Regular Connective Tissue
- Falls under connective tissue proper, composed of fibroblasts and dense protein fibers (collagen and elastin).
- Features two types: dense collagen and dense elastin connective tissue.
- Found in structures like tendons and ligaments, offering tensile strength and stability.
- Dense elastin connective tissue provides flexibility, found in blood vessel walls and respiratory passages.
Glutamine
- A non-essential amino acid, abundant in the human body and crucial for various life stages.
- Functions include nitrogen donation and transportation, particularly important during pregnancy and recovery from illness.
- Found in dietary sources like eggs and meat; synthesized from glutamate and ammonia.
- Deficiency may lead to severe health issues, including weakened immune response and impaired growth.
Vision and the Eye Structure
- Light enters through the cornea, pupil, and lens before reaching the retina.
- The cornea is transparent and acts as the front protective layer of the eye.
- Ciliary muscles adjust the lens to focus light, forming images on the retina.
Photoreceptors in the Retina
- Photoreceptors (rods and cones) in the retina convert light into electrical signals.
- Rods enable vision in low light but do not detect color; responsible for peripheral vision.
- Cones work best in bright light, enable color perception, and provide sharp central vision, with concentration highest in the fovea centralis.
Auditory System
- The outer ear (pinna and ear canal) collects sound vibrations.
- Sound waves vibrate the tympanic membrane, transmitting through tiny bones in the middle ear.
- The cochlea in the inner ear converts vibrations into electrical signals as fluid movement stimulates hair cells.
Ear Anatomy
- The ear consists of outer, middle, and inner sections.
- The cochlea processes sound frequencies; higher pitches are detected at the base, while lower pitches at the apex.
Sensitivity to Sound
- Increased sensitivity can result from fatigue, anxiety, medical history (e.g., head trauma), or conditions affecting the facial nerve.
- Psychological factors like stress or PTSD may also contribute to heightened sound perception.
Health Issues in the U.S.
- Life expectancy has increased, but issues such as cancer (40% lifetime diagnosis) and heart disease (leading cause of death) persist.
- HIV incidence has decreased due to increased education.
- The opioid crisis has emerged from excessive prescriptions in the early 2000s, leading to addiction and overdose.
Virology
- Virology studies viruses, which are mainly composed of nucleic acids encased in protein coats.
- Viruses are nonliving, cannot reproduce independently, and need host cells for replication.
Disease Prevention and Control
- Vaccines prevent diseases by bolstering the immune system.
- Antiseptics and disinfectants mitigate pathogen spread by killing microbes on surfaces and tissues.
- Vector control eliminates disease-carrying agents, promoting public health.
- Sanitation measures include water filtration and waste management to control disease outbreaks.
Anorexia Nervosa
- An eating disorder marked by body image distortion, extreme caloric restriction, and fear of weight gain.
- Symptoms include significant weight loss, fatigue, excessive exercise, and preoccupation with body size.
- Risk factors include age, gender, cultural influences, and poor nutrition.
- Treatment involves multidisciplinary approaches to address underlying issues, with severe cases sometimes requiring hospitalization.### Bulimia Nervosa
- Eating disorder characterized by recurrent binge eating and a lack of control over food consumption.
- Compensatory behaviors are employed to prevent weight gain, such as vomiting or laxative use.
- Symptoms include binge eating at least once a week for three months and distorted self-evaluation based on body shape and weight.
- Two main subtypes: purging bulimia involves vomiting or laxative use, while non-purging bulimia involves calorie restriction or excessive exercise.
- The exact cause remains uncertain but may relate to stress and coping mechanisms.
- Common treatments include education, cognitive-behavioral therapy, medications, and hospitalization.
Environmental Health
- A branch of public health focusing on the connection between environmental factors and human health.
- Environmental health issues include air pollution and climate change, which affect safety and well-being.
- Factors affecting health can stem from human activity, such as agriculture, industrialization, and transportation.
- Types of environmental hazards:
- Physical Hazards: Naturally occurring forces (e.g., heat or electricity) posing health risks.
- Chemical Hazards: Non-biological substances that can cause harm (e.g., toxins).
- Biological Hazards: Risks from interactions among organisms (e.g., pathogens).
- Cultural Hazards: Lifestyle choices leading to health issues (e.g., occupation-related risks).
- Indoor Hazards: Indoor pollutants affecting respiratory health (e.g., radon, asbestos).
- The goal of environmental health is promoting safe and healthy living conditions for individuals.
Dyspnea
- Defined as difficulty or labored breathing, which can stem from conditions such as lung or heart disease.
- Common causes include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, myocardial ischemia, and pneumonia.
- Treatment focuses on the underlying health issue; potential interventions include inhalers, blood thinners, or surgery.
- The Heimlich maneuver may be required for foreign body aspiration cases.
Advances in Anesthesia
- Anesthesia, meaning "without sensation," allows painless surgical procedures through various methods.
- Initially used ether in 1846, which was imprecise and posed risks of waking during surgery or overdose.
- Types of anesthesia:
- Local Anesthesia: Numbs a specific area while the patient remains awake.
- Regional Anesthesia: Numbs a larger area while the patient may still be awake.
- General Anesthesia: Induces unconsciousness for the duration of the procedure.
- Side effects of anesthesia may include nausea, post-operative pain, and allergic reactions.
- Serious risks may occur, such as malignant hyperthermia.
Analgesics and Pain Relief
- Analgesics provide pain relief, classified into over-the-counter medications (e.g., NSAIDs) and prescription opioids.
- NSAIDs treat inflammation without steroids, whereas COX-2 inhibitors may cause cardiovascular issues.
- Opioids, while effective for pain, carry a high risk of addiction.
Osteology
- Osteology is the scientific study of bones, crucial for understanding human anatomy and physiology.
- Humans typically possess 206 bones, categorized into appendicular (limbs) and axial (central body) skeletons.
- The axial skeleton includes the skull (22 bones) and the thoracic cage (ribs and sternum), which protect vital organs.
- The skull comprises neurocranial bones (e.g., frontal bone) and facial bones (e.g., mandible).
- The rib cage consists of 12 pairs of ribs and a sternum divided into three parts: manubrium, body, and xiphoid process.
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Test your knowledge on skeletal muscle anatomy and function with this quiz. Explore key concepts such as lever systems in the body and conditions affecting skeletal muscles. Challenge yourself with questions about muscle types and physiological processes.
