Unit 4 - HOMEOSTASIS
Lessons8.1 Human Body Systems and Homeostasis
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DetailsIn this lesson you will learn about positive and negative feedback loops and how these can help the body maintain homeostasis.
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8.2: Neuron Structure and Function
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In this lesson you will learn about neurons and how their structure enables them to transmit messages between different body parts. You will also learn about action potentials (AP) and how these can be elicited within a neuron.
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8.3 - 8.4: Brain, CNS and PNS
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In this lesson you will learn about the function of different parts of the brain. You will also learn about the function of the central and peripheral nervous system.
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Introduction to Endocrine System
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In this lesson you will learn about the different types of hormones and how they are able to relay messages to different parts of the body.
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Endocrine Glands and their function
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In this lesson you will learn how different hormones released from the pituitary gland and thyroid can help to maintain homeostasis within the body.
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Bodily Responses to Stress and Sugar
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In this lesson you will learn about the pancreas and how it is able to respond to varying sugar levels in the blood. You will also learn about the adrenal gland and how it is able to help the body respond to stressful situations.
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Reproductive System
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In this lesson you will learn about male and female reproductive systems and the hormones that are regulated within each of them.
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