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Decks in this class (21)

nervous system
Blank 1,
What are the three overlapping fu...,
What does sensory input involve 3
21  cards
integumentary system
What is the integumentary system 1,
What are the primary functions of...,
What are the three main layers of...
52  cards
action potentials
What are dendrites 1,
What is the role of axons 2,
Where is the nerve impulse genera...
46  cards
muscular system
What percentage of total body wei...,
What type of muscle is primarily ...,
Which type of muscle is striated ...
29  cards
neuromuscular system
What are voltage gated ion channe...,
What are chemically gated ion cha...,
What do the ventral horns of the ...
25  cards
muscular function
What is necessary for muscle cont...,
How long can muscles store enough...,
What are the three pathways for a...
25  cards
bone structure
How many bones are in the human a...,
What are the two groups of bones ...,
Name the components of the axial ...
39  cards
bone growth
What is the term for bone formati...,
In which four situations does bon...,
What are the two main mechanisms ...
25  cards
axial skeleton
What are the two divisions of the...,
How many bones are in the axial s...,
What are the three major segregat...
26  cards
appendiciular skeleton
What are the two divisions of the...,
How many bones are in the axial s...,
What are the three major segregat...
31  cards
hypothalamapituitary axis
What connects the anterior pituit...,
How do neurons of the hypothalamu...,
What is the principal target of a...
18  cards
thyroid glands
What is the thyroid gland 1,
What hormones are produced and se...,
What controls the synthesis and s...
23  cards
endocrine pancreas
What percentage of pancreatic tis...,
Which cells in the pancreas secre...,
Which cells in the pancreas secre...
17  cards
adrenal glands
Where is the adrenal gland located 1,
What are the two main parts of th...,
What are the three zones of the a...
56  cards
sex steroids
What is the normal range of testo...,
What is the normal range of testo...,
What is the normal range of oestr...
18  cards
cardiovascular system
What are the components of the ca...,
What is the primary function of t...,
What is the overall function of t...
135  cards
lymphatic system
What is the primary function of t...,
What are the two types of immunity 2,
List four cellular mediators of t...
39  cards
respitatory system
What is pulmonary ventilation 1,
What is atmospheric pressure at s...,
Define negative respiratory press...
96  cards
uriniary system
What are the three main functions...,
What organs are involved in the u...,
What is the process of eliminatin...
68  cards
reproductive system
What are the four main functions ...,
What does the hpg axis stand for 2,
What are the main sex hormones in...
85  cards
digestive system
What is the primary function of t...,
List the three main processes of ...,
What are the two main groups of o...
55  cards

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