1.1: Discuss, with the use of diagrams, the main anatomical features of the human body. Include the cell, skeletal and the muscular system and any other distinct features you may deem appropriate. Your answer may include various types of tissue found in the human body.
Intro
The body has many different features that work together to ensure it functions as it should, and ensure it stays healthy. This includes regulating heat, transporting nutrients and fighting of foreign bacteria that may cause harm. These features also include assisting with the body’s voluntary movement and the sending of signals throughout the body that allow these functions to occur.
The Cell
The main function of the cell includes both transporting different materials used throughout the body. Cells are used in …show more content…
The muscular system is attached to the skeletal system by around 700 named muscles that make up half a person’s body weight. There are 3 main types of muscle: Visceral, cardiac and skeletal.
The visceral muscle is found inside organs like the stomach and blood vessels, and is the weakest of all forms. It is involuntary muscle, as it is controlled by the unconscious part of the brain. Its main function is to allow a smooth surface for blood and other nutrients to smoothly flow throughout the body. The cardiac muscle is only found in the heart, and is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. It is an involuntary muscle that will continuously contract, as it controls the hormones and stimuli to contract itself. Cardiac muscle is striated, meaning it is criss-crossed, causing it to be very strong compared to visceral muscles. Skeletal muscles are the only voluntary muscle in the body, and are used in every physical action a person can perform. It functions by contracting to help move parts of the body together, as they are usually between two bones connecting them