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1) Homeostasis
A define the term homeostasis,
B why is homeostasis important,
Understand homeostatic reflex set...
4  cards
transport
Define and differentiate between ...,
Describe what drives the directio...,
What factors influence the rate o...
5  cards
Osmosis
Define the terms osmosis and osmo...,
Know how to calculate osmolarity ...,
How do you determine tonicity hyp...
4  cards
Neuronal Communication
Explain how dendrites axons axon ...,
Define synapse synaptic cleft pre...
2  cards
Resting Membrane Potential
Define resting membrane potential...,
What conditions create this resti...,
Which ions are greater in concent...
5  cards
action potential
Differentiate between an action p...,
Understand all events that occur ...,
Why does the inside become more p...
3  cards
Propagation of Action Potential (AP)
Understand ap propagation why doe...,
Explain what myelination means wh...,
Differ between saltatory and non ...
3  cards
Presynaptic Events
What triggers a nt neurotransmitt...,
How is calcium involved with neur...
2  cards
Postsynaptic Events
What is a ligand chemical gated c...,
What happens after a neurotransmi...,
How does an excitatory response d...
4  cards
Neurotransmitters
What is an agonist antagonist reu...,
Which receptors can acetylcholine...,
Differentiate between nicotinic a...
7  cards
vision
What is miosis mydriasis what mus...,
What cn s controls the pupillary ...
2  cards
accommodation
Define the term accommodation,
How is accommodation accomplished...,
If the ciliary muscles constrict ...
5  cards

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