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1 | | Describe two ways in which the function of the nervous system differs from the endocrine system. |
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2 | | Describe how insulin, the liver, and the level of glucose in the blood demonstrate negative feedback. |
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3 | | Explain why positive feedback is not involved in maintaining homeostasis. |
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4 | | Describe how the changing permeability of the cell membrane and the movement of sodium ions cause a nerve impulse. |
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5 | | What is the role of acetylcholine in a synapse? What is the role of acetylcholinesterase? |
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6 | | List the differences between the central and peripheral nervous systems and between the motor and sensory nervous systems. |
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7 | | How do exocrine and endocrine glands differ? |
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8 | | Give an example of negative-feedback control in the endocrine system. |
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9 | | List three hormones and give their functions. |
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10 | | Describe two ways in which the function of the nervous system differs from that of the endocrine system. |
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11 | | Give an example of the interaction between the endocrine system and the nervous system. |
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12 | | What is actually detected by the nasal epithelium, cochlea of the ear, and retina of the eye? |
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13 | | Name the five different taste receptors. What does each respond to? |
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14 | | List three different kinds of receptors associated with touch. |
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15 | | 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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16 | | What is the role of each of the following in muscle contraction: actin, myosin, ATP, troponin, and tropomyosin? |
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17 | | Why must muscles be in antagonistic pairs? |
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18 | | What determines the timing and rate of growth of tissues? |
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19 | | What are the differences between nonspecific and specific immunity? |
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20 | | How do B-cell and T-cell systems work to defend against disease? |
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