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Describe two ways in which the function of the nervous system differs from the endocrine system. |
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Describe how insulin, the liver, and the level of glucose in the blood demonstrate negative feedback. |
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Explain why positive feedback is not involved in maintaining homeostasis. |
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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 central and peripheral nervous systems and between the motor and sensory nervous systems. |
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How do exocrine and endocrine glands differ? |
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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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Describe two ways in which the function of the nervous system differs from that of the endocrine system. |
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Give an example of the interaction between the endocrine system and the nervous system. |
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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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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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What determines the timing and rate of growth of tissues? |
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What are the differences between nonspecific and specific immunity? |
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How do B-cell and T-cell systems work to defend against disease? |
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