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CHAPTER 6: Muscular System 
•	Muscular Tissue 
o	Contributes to homeostasis by producing body movements 
o	Producing heat to maintain normal body temperature 
o	Stabilize body position 
o	Regulate organ volume 
o	Propel fluids and food matter through various body systems 
•	Introduction 
o	Motion results from the alternating contraction and relaxation of muscles, which make up 40–50% of total adult body weight (depending on the percentage of body fat, gender, and exercise regimen). 
o	Th...
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The Muscular System Manual - E-Book • Joseph E. Muscolino• ISBN 9780323327718
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CHAPTER 6: Muscular System 
•	Muscular Tissue 
o	Contributes to homeostasis by producing body movements 
o	Producing heat to maintain normal body temperature 
o	Stabilize body position 
o	Regulate organ volume 
o	Propel fluids and food matter through various body systems 
•	Introduction 
o	Motion results from the alternating contraction and relaxation of muscles, which make up 40–50% of total adult body weight (depending on the percentage of body fat, gender, and exercise regimen). 
o	Th...
This text discusses the structure and function of the human body. Some key points: 
 
• Anatomy is the study of body structure, while physiology focuses on function. The two are interrelated - structure determines function. 
 
• The human body is organized hierarchically from smallest to largest: chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism. 
 
• The body has 11 organ systems that work together to maintain life. These include the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, e...
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Introduction to the Human Body • Gerard J. Tortora, Bryan H. Derrickson• ISBN 9780471367918
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This text discusses the structure and function of the human body. Some key points: 
 
• Anatomy is the study of body structure, while physiology focuses on function. The two are interrelated - structure determines function. 
 
• The human body is organized hierarchically from smallest to largest: chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism. 
 
• The body has 11 organ systems that work together to maintain life. These include the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, e...
The text discusses the urinary system and fluid balance in the human body. The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. The kidneys filter waste from the blood and regulate fluid balance and electrolyte concentration. The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney, consisting of a glomerulus and tubules. Urine is formed through filtration, reabsorption, and secretion in the nephron. The kidneys also regulate acid-base balance, extracellular fluid compositi...
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The text discusses the urinary system and fluid balance in the human body. The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. The kidneys filter waste from the blood and regulate fluid balance and electrolyte concentration. The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney, consisting of a glomerulus and tubules. Urine is formed through filtration, reabsorption, and secretion in the nephron. The kidneys also regulate acid-base balance, extracellular fluid compositi...
This text discusses the special senses of hearing, taste, sight, and smell. 
 
For hearing, the outer, middle, and inner ear structures are described. The outer ear collects sounds waves and directs them to the middle ear, which contains small bones that transmit vibrations to the inner ear. The inner ear contains fluids and structures that transform sound vibrations into neural signals. The cochlea transforms vibrations into signals that travel along the vestibulocochlear nerve. 
 
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Physiology of the Special Senses • Greenwood Jr• ISBN 9781314256123
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This text discusses the special senses of hearing, taste, sight, and smell. 
 
For hearing, the outer, middle, and inner ear structures are described. The outer ear collects sounds waves and directs them to the middle ear, which contains small bones that transmit vibrations to the inner ear. The inner ear contains fluids and structures that transform sound vibrations into neural signals. The cochlea transforms vibrations into signals that travel along the vestibulocochlear nerve. 
 
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This text discusses the structure and function of the urinary system, specifically the kidneys. The kidneys are located retroperitoneally between the T12 and L3 vertebrae. They contain an outer renal cortex and inner renal medulla. The functional unit of the kidney is the nephron, which filters blood to form urine. Blood enters the glomerulus where glomerular filtration occurs, forming filtrate that contains water, solutes, and waste products. Most of the filtrate is reabsorbed in the proximal c...
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The Urinary System • Stephanie Watson• ISBN 9780313324024
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This text discusses the structure and function of the urinary system, specifically the kidneys. The kidneys are located retroperitoneally between the T12 and L3 vertebrae. They contain an outer renal cortex and inner renal medulla. The functional unit of the kidney is the nephron, which filters blood to form urine. Blood enters the glomerulus where glomerular filtration occurs, forming filtrate that contains water, solutes, and waste products. Most of the filtrate is reabsorbed in the proximal c...
This text discusses the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system. The key functions of the urinary system are eliminating waste products and regulating homeostasis through water balance, electrolyte regulation, and acid-base balance. The organs of the urinary system are the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. 
 
The kidneys filter blood to form urine. The nephrons, which are the functional units of the kidneys, filter blood in the glomerulus and reabsorb water and nutrients in t...
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The Urinary System • Stephanie Watson• ISBN 9780313324024
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This text discusses the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system. The key functions of the urinary system are eliminating waste products and regulating homeostasis through water balance, electrolyte regulation, and acid-base balance. The organs of the urinary system are the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. 
 
The kidneys filter blood to form urine. The nephrons, which are the functional units of the kidneys, filter blood in the glomerulus and reabsorb water and nutrients in t...
This text discusses the digestive system. The liver produces bile which aids in digestion. Jaundice is a condition caused by bile salts and bile pigments entering the bloodstream. Peyer's patches are lymphatic tissue found in the small intestine. The human body has 32 baby teeth. Saliva begins starch digestion in the mouth. The small intestine is the major site of absorption. The pyloric sphincter controls the movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine. Rennin digests milk protein....
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The Digestive System • Margaret E. Smith, Dion G. Morton• ISBN 9780443062452
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This text discusses the digestive system. The liver produces bile which aids in digestion. Jaundice is a condition caused by bile salts and bile pigments entering the bloodstream. Peyer's patches are lymphatic tissue found in the small intestine. The human body has 32 baby teeth. Saliva begins starch digestion in the mouth. The small intestine is the major site of absorption. The pyloric sphincter controls the movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine. Rennin digests milk protein....
The text discusses the digestive system and body metabolism. It covers topics like the different parts of the digestive system, how digestion occurs, and the role of metabolism and nutrients. Some key points: 
 
• The digestive system consists of the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs. The GI tract has four layers: mucosa, submucosa, muscularis externa, and serosa. 
 
• Digestion begins in the mouth with chewing and the action of salivary enzymes. Food then moves to the stomach thr...
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Digestive System & Metabolism • Dr. Tommy Mitchell• ISBN 9781614586722
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The text discusses the digestive system and body metabolism. It covers topics like the different parts of the digestive system, how digestion occurs, and the role of metabolism and nutrients. Some key points: 
 
• The digestive system consists of the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs. The GI tract has four layers: mucosa, submucosa, muscularis externa, and serosa. 
 
• Digestion begins in the mouth with chewing and the action of salivary enzymes. Food then moves to the stomach thr...
This text discusses the digestive system, its organs, functions, and metabolism. The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients that can be absorbed and used by the body. It consists of the alimentary canal and accessory organs. The alimentary canal includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus. Accessory organs like teeth, salivary glands, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder assist in digestion. The organs perform functions like ingestion, digest...
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The Digestive System • Margaret E. Smith, Dion G. Morton• ISBN 9780443062452
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This text discusses the digestive system, its organs, functions, and metabolism. The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients that can be absorbed and used by the body. It consists of the alimentary canal and accessory organs. The alimentary canal includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus. Accessory organs like teeth, salivary glands, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder assist in digestion. The organs perform functions like ingestion, digest...
The text discusses the lymphatic system and immune response. Regarding the lymphatic system, key points include: 
 
• The lymphatic system is a one-way system that lacks arteries and begins with blind-ended lymph capillaries, whereas the blood vascular system is two-way. 
 
• Lymphatic vessels resemble veins as they are thin walled and have valves. Lymph capillaries differ in that they are more permeable and blind ended. 
 
• The lymphatic vessels function to pick up and return excess ti...
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Hematology, the Lymphatic System, and the Immune System • Elizabeth K. White, Regents/Prentice Hall, Prentice-Hall Staff• ISBN 9780130366900
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The text discusses the lymphatic system and immune response. Regarding the lymphatic system, key points include: 
 
• The lymphatic system is a one-way system that lacks arteries and begins with blind-ended lymph capillaries, whereas the blood vascular system is two-way. 
 
• Lymphatic vessels resemble veins as they are thin walled and have valves. Lymph capillaries differ in that they are more permeable and blind ended. 
 
• The lymphatic vessels function to pick up and return excess ti...