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Introduction to Physiology

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This document includes notes on the basic principles of bones, connective tissue, the nervous system as well as the cardiovascular system. it gives a good introduction and understanding of these body systems. The notes are easy to follow, with diagrams and flow charts included

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  • May 31, 2023
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  • 2022/2023
  • Class notes
  • Charlotte haigh
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WHAT AM I MADE OF?

, CONNECTIVE TISSUES, BONE AND SKELETON:

Functions:
1. Packaging + dividing
2. Support
3. Energy store
4. Space fill


TYPES: Ex: FEATURES:

Fibrocollagenous
- Regular Tendon Parallel collagen fibres Withstand force from single
direction
- Irregular Skin dermis
Interwoven collagen/elastin fibres Withstand from
multiple directions
- Areolar Submucosa of
intestine Abundant ground substance Some collagen

, - Reticular Liver Form fine network around epithelial cells


CARTILAGE -> specialised connective tissue
HYALINE FIBROCARTILAGE ELASTIC

- Bone ends, nose, - Meniscus of knee - pinna , epiglottis
ribs - Aggrecan, collage
- fibres


BONE:

ROLE: COMPOSITION

1. Protect internal organs Cells:
2. Soft tissue attachment sites
3. Support Osteoprogenitor -> osteoblast -> osteocyte
4. Rigid kinematic links
5. Muscle action
6. Mineral ion store
7. Blood cell prod

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