Functional unit of nerve tissue

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  1. As an animal increased in size, what must happen to their skeleton?
  2. What 3 materials must animal exchange with their environment?
  3. Examples of each
  4. The space between cells in Vertebrates is filled with_________________fluid, which allows for _________________________________________________?
  5. What is the importance of Homeostasis?
  6. How does a complex body plan help maintain homeostasis?
  7. Know the hierarchy of (Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems what each consists of.
  8. What are the 4 main categories of Animal Tissues?
  9. Know what epithelial cells do and Characteristics.
  10. What are the 3 shapes of epithelial cells and the 3 arrangements of those cells.
  11. What are the characteristics of Connective tissue (CT)?
  12. What are the 3 types of Connective tissue?
  13. What are the 2 cell types contained in CT?
  14. What area the 6 major types of CT?
  15. Muscle fibers are__________cells, which _________________with a nerve signal.
  16. What are the 3 types of muscle cells and what is their general function/characteristic?
  17. Discuss the functional unit of nerve tissue?
  18. What are the functions of nerve tissue? _____________________ and _____________________
  19. Coordination and control is the function of the _______________________system.
  20. What 4 types of cells can nerve tissue communicate with?
  21. The __________________system transmits chemical signals via Hormones.
  22. Communication in the ___________________system is very fast and specific and only lasts a short time. .
  23. Communication in the ___________________system is relatively slow, can last long, and is more global.
  24. ______________________ is a "steady state" or internal balance regardless of ext. environment
  25. Humans need to keep what 3 things in a specific range to maintain homeostasis?
  26. Does Homeostasis use (+) or (-) feedback loops predominantly?
  27. In (-) feedback, buildup of the end product increases the feedback or shuts it off?
  28. Body temperature is an example of what type of feedback?
  29. Uterine contraction in pregnancy is an example of what type of feedback?
  30. In (+) feedback, the end product shuts off or facilitates the response?
  31. What is the process when homeostasis can adjust to changes in the environment by altering a set-point?
  32. What form of thermoregulation involves generating heat by metabolism which requires higher energy consumption and a higher metabolism?
  33. That form of thermoregulation involves gaining heat from its environment and requires much less energy and a slower metabolism?
  34. What are the 4 physical properties that animals xechange heat?
  35. What system do mammals use to regulate body temperature? And what does it consist of?
  36. What are the 5 adaptations that help animals thermoregulate?
  37. What is Bioenergetics and why is it important?
  38. ___________________rate us the amount of energy used in a unit of time.
  39. (BMR) Basal Metabolic Rate is the metabolic rate of an_____________________ at rest in a comfortable temp.
  40. (SMR) Standard Metabolic Rate is the metabolic rate of an____________________ at rest at a specific temp.
  41. Do endotherms or ectotherms have a higher metabolic rate?
  42. _______________animals have higher metabolic rate?
  43. Higher metabolic rate leads to what 4 higher variables?
  44. The relationship between metabolic rate to activity level is Direct or inverse?
  45. ________________is a physiological state wehre activity is low and metabolism decreases, and allows animals to conserve energy in dangerous environmental conditions.

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