BSC 109 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Gamma Globulin, Beta Globulins, Intercalated Disc

• School: University of Alabama
• Department: Biological Sciences
• Course: BSC 109
• Professor: Austin R.Hicks

Document Summary

Clicker: t/f the biceps and triceps muscles are examples of synergistic muscles. Clicker: bundles of muscle fibers wrapped in connective tissue as known as: fascicles. Clicker: t/f energy (atp) must e expended for contracted muscles to relax. Consists of heart (pump), blood vessels, and blood. Delivers nutrients and o2 to every cell. Carries waste and excess water to urinary system. Carries metabolic wastes to liver for removal creation of urine. Blood is a specialized connective tissue consisting of: Remember that blood is the body"s only liquid connective tissue. Components of blood also help in prevention of excessive blood loss through the clotting mechanism. Plasma (makes up 55% of whole blood) Formed elements (makes up 45% of whole blood) Platelets 1% of whole blood: 92% of plasma is water. Albumins: maintain osmotic balance with interstitial fluid: smallest presence helps to control fluid movement in the capillaries.