Table of contents

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

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Phases of Mitosis

Anatomy & Physiology

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Phases of Mitosis

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Multiple Choice

The mitotic spindle plays a critical role in which of the following processes of cellular division?

Splitting the cytoplasm following mitosis.

Triggering the condensation of chromosomes.

Dissolving the nuclear membrane.

Moving the chromosomes within the cell.

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Understand the role of the mitotic spindle: The mitotic spindle is a structure composed of microtubules that is crucial during cell division, specifically during mitosis.

Identify the process of mitosis: Mitosis is the process where a single cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells, involving several stages including prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

Focus on chromosome movement: During mitosis, the mitotic spindle is responsible for aligning and separating chromosomes. It attaches to the chromosomes at the centromere via kinetochores.

Examine the stages of mitosis: In metaphase, chromosomes are aligned at the cell's equatorial plane by the spindle fibers. In anaphase, the spindle fibers pull the sister chromatids apart toward opposite poles of the cell.

Conclude the role of the mitotic spindle: The primary function of the mitotic spindle is to ensure accurate distribution of chromosomes to the daughter cells, thus moving the chromosomes within the cell during mitosis.