By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Describe the basis of the resting membrane potential Explain the stages of an action potential and how action potentials are propagated Explain the similarities and differences between chemical and electrical synapses Describe long-term potentiation and long-term depression
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By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
List and describe the functions of the structural components of a neuron List and describe the four main types of neurons Compare the functions of different types of glial cells
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Identify the spinal cord, cerebral lobes, and other brain areas on a diagram of the brain Describe the basic functions of the spinal cord, cerebral lobes, and other brain areas
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By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Describe the organization and functions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems Describe the organization and function of the sensory-somatic nervous system
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By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Describe how the structures of the lungs and thoracic cavity control the mechanics of breathing Explain the importance of compliance and resistance in the lungs Discuss problems that may arise due to a V/Q mismatch
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
List the characteristics of fungi Describe the composition of the mycelium Describe the mode of nutrition of fungi Explain sexual and asexual reproduction in fungi
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Identify fungi and place them into the five major phyla according to current classification Describe each phylum in terms of major representative species and patterns of reproduction
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Describe the role of fungi in various ecosystems Describe mutualistic relationships of fungi with plant roots and photosynthetic organisms Describe the beneficial relationship between some fungi and insects
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