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    P2: Outline the four main tissue types such as Epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous. Tissues are groups of cells, which are placed together to achieve a common function. There are four main types of tissue: Epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous. Most of these tissues are found in our bodies, however the epithelial tissue is covered all over the surfaces of the body. Epithelial tissue This tissue covers the whole surface of the body and is specialised to form the covering or lining

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    individual the larger the heart, lungs and muscle mass are, which contributes to them having a higher VO2max. Growth and maturation (Malina, 2014) Growth and maturation are terms that are often used in a similar context but each, however, specify a different biological process. Growth refers to the increase in body size both from an external perspective and an internal perspective: As a child grows, height and body mass increase due to changes in skeletal and muscle composition as well as increases in

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    Enetat’. According to Europeon Legislation (German Federal Ministry of Health, 2004), this product has to be classified as a non-licensed pharmaceutical even if it is marketed as a dietary supplement”. (p. 298-300) (Douillard A (2011) Skeletal and Cardiac Muscle Ergogenics and Side Effects of Clenbuterol Treatment. J Sport Medic Doping Studie S1:001. doi: 10.4172/2161-0673.S1-001) The β2- agonists were first used for their bronchodilatory property. According to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) the

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    Starting with the skeletal muscle body to the fascicle to the muscle fiber to the myofibril to the sarcomere to the myofilaments to the protein filaments to the protein complexes themselves. This is where we find dystrophin, a large X-linked gene. Dystrophin is the official name for the DMD gene within the body. Dystrophin is the result of the Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene locus Dystrophin is located within both skeletal and cardiac muscle, even within some nerve cells, however it is not primarily

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    Btec Level: 3 in Health and Social Care Unit 5: Anatomy and physiology for Health and Social Care Assessor: F. Mansell Task2: The main tissue types of the body and the role these play in two named organs of the body. P2: Outline the structure of the main tissues of the body There are many different types of cells in the human body. These cells would not be able to function on their own, they are all part of a large organism that is called - you. The two named organs that I have chosen for

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    Tissues are groups of cells with a common structure and function. There are four main tissues in the body which are epithelium, muscle, connective tissue and nervous tissue. Epithelium functions are It protects us from the outside world. For example, the skin, absorbs the stomach and gut, filters the kidney, and forms glands traits. It closely attached to each other forming a protective barrier, has no blood vessels but can soak up nutrients from blood vessels in connective tissue underneath, can

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    organs of the body. Tissues are a collection of similar cells that group together to carry out a specific function within the body. There are four different types of tissue found in the human body which include; epithelial tissue; connective tissue; muscle tissue and nerve tissue. The first type of tissue found in the human body is epithelial tissue. These types of tissue are found covering the whole surface of the body, lining of cavities, hollow organs and tubes. The cells a very closely packed and

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    A neuromuscular junction is a chemical conjunction formed during the contact between motor neuron and a muscle fiber. Each branch of a motoneuron forms a single junction with a muscle fiber (University of Minnesota, 2011). At the neuromuscular junction, the motor neuron is able to send a signal to the muscle fiber which ultimately allows for muscle contraction. The operation, when the neurotransmitter, are released by a neuron begins when the action potential reaches the presynaptic terminal of the

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    it be animal or human, contain three distinct types of muscles: cardiac, smooth and skeletal muscle, that can be assessed and differentiated by their function and morphology. Cardiac muscle, also deemed heart muscle, is an involuntary and striated type muscle that is responsible for the pumping of blood throughout the body. This process confirms that tissues get enough oxygen that help them to regulate homeostasis in the body. Smooth muscle is found in many organs such as blood vessels and its primary

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    Musculoskeletal System

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    musculoskeletal system is an organ system that gives humans the ability to move, using the muscular and skeletal systems. It provides form, support, stability, and movement to the body. The musculoskeletal system is made up of the body's bones (the skeleton), muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other connective tissue that supports and binds tissues and organs together. Its primary functions include supporting the body, allowing motion, and protecting vital organs. Most importantly, the system provides form

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