Case Assignment
Subject - Anatomy
In the following virtual lab you will be exploring the cell and various tissue types found in the human body. Begin by viewing the Tour of a Cell video below about cellular structure and function. After you have viewed the video, visit the Virtual Histology Laboratory link and go through the slide box beginning with Chapter 1 Introduction through Chapter 21 Review.
Answer the questions on Cells and Tissues below in essay format. See the Assignment Expectations below for additional requirements.
A Tour of a Cell. Bozeman Science.
Histology Guide. Virtual Histology Laboratory.
Cells
1. Describe the process in which proteins are packaged by the Golgi body.
2. Describe the structure and function of lysosomes.
3. What is autolysis? (Conduct some independent research if needed.)
4. Describe the outer and inner structure of mitochondria.
5. Where might have mitochondria originated from? Why?
6. Describe the outer membrane of the nucleus.
7. Describe the inner contents of the nucleus.
Tissues
Explore the Virtual Histology Laboratory and answer the following questions:
1. Out of the 12 tissue types that you reviewed on the Histology Guide site, which one is the only fluid tissue?
2. What magnification is best for the observation of most tissue slides? Explain why this is true.
3. What would be the significance of the relationship among cells, tissues, and organs?
4. Identify the four main types of tissues found in humans and provide the function of each.
5. Identify five organs analyzed in the lab and provide a function of each.
Assignment Expectations
Organize this essay assignment using subtitles that summarize the topic from each question above. For example, to answer Question 1, use a descriptive subtitle like the following: Golgi Body.Answer each question under the subtitle using complete sentences that relate back to the question.
Your essay should be approximately 2-3 pages. Use APA formatting for your essay. Pages should have 1-inch margins, and text should be in 12-point type and double-spaced. Include a title page, an introduction, subtitles with answers to the questions, and a concluding paragraph. Remember to include in-text citations within the body of the essay referencing your resources (e.g., Murray, 2014). Also, be sure to include a reference section at the end of your assignment listing all the resources you used to complete your essay, such as required readings and any additional resources.