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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components

Mitochondria & Chloroplasts

Anatomy & Physiology

2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components

Mitochondria & Chloroplasts

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Which type of cell is most likely to have the largest number of mitochondria?

Photosynthetic cells in the leaves of a tree

Bacterial cells that are growing on sugars

Inactive yeast cells that are stored for future use

Nondividing cells in the skin on your finger

Muscle cells in the legs of a marathon runner

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Understand that mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, responsible for producing ATP through cellular respiration, which is crucial for energy-demanding processes.

Consider the energy requirements of each cell type listed. Cells with higher energy demands will typically have more mitochondria.

Photosynthetic cells in leaves primarily rely on chloroplasts for energy production through photosynthesis, not mitochondria.

Bacterial cells do not contain mitochondria as they are prokaryotic organisms. They perform cellular respiration across their cell membrane.

Inactive yeast cells are in a dormant state and do not require high energy, thus having fewer mitochondria.

Nondividing skin cells have lower energy requirements compared to active cells, so they have fewer mitochondria.

Muscle cells, especially in the legs of a marathon runner, have high energy demands due to constant and intense activity, requiring a large number of mitochondria to meet these energy needs.