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Diagram 1 Illustrates Structural Hierarchy in a Pelican A 1 Diagram 1 illustrates structural hierarchy in a pelican A. Cellular level - Shows a single muscle cell in the bird’s heart. This cell's main function is to contract, and the stripes in the cell indicate the precise alignment of strands of proteins that perform that function B. Tissue Level - a tissue is an integrated group of similar cells that perform a common function. The cells of a tissue are specialized, their structure enables them to perform a specific task – in this instance, coordinated contraction C. Organ Level - An organ is made up of two or more types of tissues that together perform a specific task. In this particular diagram, the heart is made up of several tissues that work together to pump blood (e.g. cardiac tissue, nervous tissue, etc.) D. Organ System Level - consists of multiple organs that together perform a vital body function. The other parts of the circulatory system are the blood and the blood vessels: arteries, veins, and capillaries E. Organism Level – An organism contains a number of organ systems, each specialized for certain functions and all functioning together as an integrated, coordinated unit. The pelican itself forms the final level of this hierarchy 2 •An animal’s size and shape are fundamental aspects of form that significantly affect the way an animal interacts with its environment •The body plan of an animal is the result of millions of years of evolution •Natural selection fits form to function by selecting the variations that best meet the challenges of an animal’s environment •The seal, penguin, and shark all have a streamlined, tapered shape, the result of natural section adapting each to fast swimming in its dense, aquatic environment; an example of convergent evolution 3 •Epithelial Tissue, also called epithelium •Occurs as sheets of tightly packed cells that cover body surfaces and line internal organs and cavities •Epithelial tissues are named according to the number cell layers they have and according to the shape of the cells on their apical surface •Simple epithelium - has a single layer of cells •Stratified epithelium - has multiple layers of cells •Pseudostratified epithelium - is single-layered but appears stratified because cells vary in length •Shapes of the cells that make up the epithelium may be: •Squamous - flat like floor tiles •Cuboidal - cube shaped like a dice •Columnar – column shaped •Diagram 2: Examples of different epithelial A. Simple squamous epithelium - is thin and suitable for exchanging material by diffusion. We find it lining our capillaries (smallest blood vessel) and the air sacs of our lungs B. Cuboidal epithelium - have cells with a relatively large amount of cytoplasm, facilitating their secretion or absorption of material. Part B shows a simple cuboidal epithelium forming a tube in the kidney • Also found in glands such as the thyroid and salivary glands C. Simple Columnar epithelium - lines the intestines • It secretes digestive juices and absorbs nutrients D. Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium – forms a mucous membrane that line the respiratory tract trapping dust, pollen and other particles in our air tubes E. Stratified squamous epithelium - the many layers make it well suited for lining surfaces subject to abrasion such as the outer skin and the esophagus, which can be abraded by rough food 4 Connective tissue in contrast to epithelium consists of a sparse population of cells scattered through an extracellular matrix; binds and supports other tissues There are 6 major types of connective tissues that shown illustrated in Diagram 3 A. Loose connective tissue – the most common connective tissue found in the human body. Its matrix is a loose weave of fiber. Many of the fibers consist of the strong ropelike protein collagen. (Above: loose connective tissue binding skin to muscles) B. Fibrous connective tissue – a matrix of densely packed parallel bundles of collagen fibers, an arrangement that maximizes its nonelastic strength. Forms tendons, which attach muscles to bone, and ligaments, which join bones together C. Adipose tissue – stores fat in large, closely packed adipose cells held in sparse matrix fibers. This tissue pads and insulates the body and stores energy D. Cartilage – a connective tissue that forms a strong but flexible skeletal material, consists of an abundance of collagen fibers embedded in a rubber material. Commonly surrounds the ends of bones, where it forms a shock-absorbing surface. Also supports the nose and ear and forms the cushioning disks between our vertebrae E. Bone – has a matrix of collagen fibers embedded in a hard mineral substance made of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate. F. Blood – Its extensive extracellular matrix is a liquid called plasma that consists of water, salts, and dissolved protein. Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are suspended in the plasma. Functions mainly in transporting substances from one part of the body to another and in immunity 5 Muscle tissue consists of bundles of long cells called muscle fibers and is the most abundant tissue in most animals. Vertebrates have three types of muscle tissue illustrated in Diagram 4: A. Skeletal muscle – is attached to bones by tendons and is responsible for voluntary movements of the body B. Cardiac muscle – forms the contractile tissue of the heart. C. Smooth Muscle - found in the walls of the digestive tract, urinary bladder, arteries, and other internal organs. Responsible for involuntary body activities, such as the movement of food throughout the intestines 6 Nervous tissue senses stimuli and rapidly transmits information from one part of the an animal to another. The structural and functional unit of nervous tissue is the nerve cell, or neuron , which is uniquely specialized to conduct electrical nerve impulses. 7 In all but the simplest animal, tissues are arranged into organs that perform specific functions. The heart, for example, while mostly muscle, also has epithelial, connective, and nervous tissues. 8 Scientists are increasingly turning to bioengineering in their search for ways to repair or replace damaged tissues and organs One of the most successful tissue-engineering advances has come in the form of artificial, a type of human-engineered tissue designed for everyone from burn victims to diabetic patients with skin ulcers. Figure 4: Shows a laboratory-grown bladder. In 2006, researchers reported the first successful transplantation and long-term functioning of laboratory-grown bladders. This initial study involved only seven individuals, but it showed that organ engineering is possible. 9 The endocrine system secretes chemicals, called hormones, that regulate body activities such as digestion, metabolism, growth, reproduction, heart rate, and water balance The skeletal system supports the body, protects certain internal organs such as the brain and lungs, and provides the framework for muscles to produce movement 10 The circulatory system delivers nutrients and oxygen (O 2) to body cells and carries carbon dioxide (CO 2) to the lungs and metabolic wastes to the excretory organs, the kidneys. The respiratory system exchanges gases with the environment, supplies the body with O 2, and disposes of CO 2. 11 The muscular system produces movement, maintains posture, and produces heat. The integumentary system protects against mechanical injury, infection, excessive heat or cold, and drying out. 12 The lymphatic system returns excess body fluid to the circulatory system and functions as part of the immune system The immune system defends the body against infections and cancer 13 The urinary system ( or excretory system ) removes nitrogen-containing waste products from the blood and regulates the chemical makeup, pH, and water balance of the blood The digestive system ingests and breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and eliminates undigested material. 14 The reproductive system produces gametes and sex hormones. The female system provides organs to support a developing embryo and glands for producing milk 15 The nervous system coordinates body activities by detecting stimuli, integrating information, and directing the body’s responses 16 X-Rays – were the first means of producing a photographic image of internal organs. X-rays are a type of high -energy radiation that passes readily through soft tissues. Computer tomography (CT) – the computer-assisted technique produces images of a series of thin cross sections through the body Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – takes advantage of the behavior of the hydrogen atoms in water molecules. MRI uses powerful magnets to align the hydrogen nuclei, then knocks the nuclei out of alignment with a brief pulse of radio waves. In response, the hydrogen atoms give out faint radio signals of their own, which are picked up by the MRI scanner and translated by computer into an image. Positron emission tomography (PET) – is an imaging technology that differs from both CT and MRI in its ability to yield information about metabolic processes at specific locations in the body. A PET scanner pinpoints metabolic “hot spots” by highlighting the sites of most intense radiation with a radioactive isotope. 17 Structure of Skin – consists of two layers: the epidermis and the dermis •The outer epidermis is a stratified squamous epithelium and serves to replenish the skin cells that are constantly braded from the body surface •The dermis is the inner layer of the skin. It consists of a fairly dense connective tissue with many resilient elastic fibers and strong collagen fibers. The dermis contains hair follicles, and blood vessels. Functions of the skin •The keratin-filled, tightly joined cells at the surface of the epidermis proved a waterproof covering that protects the body from dehydrations and prevents penetration by microbes •Sensory receptors in the skin provide important environmental information to the brain •The profusion of small blood vessels and the 2.5 million sweat glands in the dermis also facilitate the important function of temperature regulation •The skin metabolically functions in the synthesis of vitamin D, which is required for absorbing calcium.
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