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20.1 Coordination in Multicellular Animals | Describe two ways in which the function of the nervous system differs
from the endocrine system.
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How do exocrine and endocrine glands differ?
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20.2 Nervous System Function |
Describe how the changing permeability of the cell membrane and the
movement of sodium ions cause a nerve impulse.
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What is the role of acetylcholine in a synapse? What is the role of
acetylcholinesterase?
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List the differences between the following:
a. Central and
peripheral nervous system.
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Motor and sensory nervous system. Answer
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20.3 Endocrine System Function |
Give an example of negative-feedback control in the endocrine system
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List three hormones and give their functions.
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20.4 Integration of Nervous and Endocrine Function | Give an example of the interaction between the endocrine system and the
nervous system.
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How do the anterior and posterior pituitary differ in the way they
function?
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20.5 Sensory Input
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What is actually detected by the nasal epithelium, cochlea of the ear,
and retina of the eye?
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Name the five different taste receptors. What does each respond to?
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List three different kinds of receptors associated with touch.
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20.6 Output Coordination
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How do skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles differ in (1) speed of
contraction, (2) ability to stay contracted, and (3) cause of contraction?
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What is the role of each of the following in muscle contraction: actin,
myosin, ATP, troponin, and tropomyosin?
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Why must muscles be in antagonistic pairs?
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