4024BMS Human Physiology

Compare and contrast the biological differences between skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle cells. 
In the tables below you will need to be discussing their underlying cell biology/histology and how they are integrated with at least two other physiological systems in the human body in terms of structure, function, control, and integration.

Part 1 - Structure, function, cell biology and histology: 
Using suitably labelled diagrams, compare and contrast the structural and functional characteristics of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle cells. E.g., Construct your own table to describe the characteristics of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle cells (20% of coursework)

Part 2 – Integration & Organization: cells to organs
Using named/specific examples, discuss how these muscles types (skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle cells) are organized (from a cell to organ level) and are integrated (how do they work as part of other organs/organ systems?) in at least two different systems, to enable them to function and to maintain normal homeostasis. You may refer to/draw upon aspects of many disciplines including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, to show understanding of human cell and body function and how disease states develop. As in part 1, you may use suitably labelled figures but must be captioned and integrated into the body of the text to support the discussion. (15% of coursework)

Part 3 – Control & Homeostasis
Provide named/specific examples of how these muscles (skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle cells) are controlled or how they are involved in the control of the functions of at least two different organs/organ systems, in maintaining normal homeostasis. You may refer to/draw upon aspects of many disciplines including disciplines including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, to show understanding of human cell and body function and how disease states develop (for e.g., due to incorrect/or lack of control). As in part 1, you may use suitably labelled figures but must be captioned to support the discussion (15% of coursework)