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12 Muscle Learning objectives After reading this chapter you should understand: • the structure of muscle • the function of muscle • the structure and function of the neuromuscular junction…

4 The nervous system Learning objectives After reading this chapter you should understand: • the types of nervous tissue • the difference between myelinated and non-myelinated neurones • the function…

18 The digestive system Learning objectives After reading this chapter you should understand: • the components of the digestive system • the structure and function of the mouth • the…

9 Bones of the head and trunk Learning objectives After reading this chapter you should understand: • the divisions of the skeleton • the bones of the head • the…

10 Bones of the limbs Learning objectives After reading this chapter you should understand: • the bones comprising the upper limbs • the bones comprising the lower limbs Bones of…

25 The reproductive system Learning objectives After reading this chapter you should understand: • the male reproductive system • the female reproductive system • the menstrual cycle Reproduction Meiosis Reproduction…

14 The heart and blood vessels Learning objectives After reading this chapter you should understand: • the structure of the heart and major blood vessels • the function of the…

6 The eye Learning objectives After reading this chapter you should understand: • the structure of the eye • the mechanism of sight • the protection of the eye Situated…

15 The circulation Learning objectives After reading this chapter you should understand: • the systemic, pulmonary and hepatic portal circulations • the major branches of the aorta • the tributaries…

3 Tissues, organs, systems and homeostasis Learning objectives After reading this chapter you should understand: • definitions of tissues, organs and systems • classification of tissues • functions of tissues…