Principles of Human Physiology - Mastering A&P

6th Edition

ISBN: 9780134298900

Author: STANFIELD

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 5, Problem 27E

Compare long-distance communication by the nervous and endocrine systems with respect to anatomy, speed, and mechanisms of action.

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Principles of Human Physiology - Mastering A&P

Ch. 5.1 - Name the three functional classes of messengers....Ch. 5.1 - Prob. 5.1.2QC Ch. 5.1 - Prob. 5.1.3QC Ch. 5.2 - How does inhibiting enzymes prevent the sensation...Ch. 5.2 - What negative effects do elevated doses of aspirin...Ch. 5.2 - Prob. 3CTQ Ch. 5.2 - Prob. 5.2.1QC Ch. 5.2 - Prob. 5.2.2QC Ch. 5.2 - Prob. 5.2.3QC Ch. 5.3 - Prob. 1CTQ

Ch. 5.3 - Prob. 2CTQ Ch. 5.3 - Prob. 3CTQ Ch. 5.3 - Where in the target cell are the receptors for...Ch. 5.3 - Name the three categories of membrane-bound...Ch. 5.3 - Name five substances that act as second...Ch. 5 - Prob. 1E Ch. 5 - Epinephrine is a(n) a. Amino acid. b....Ch. 5 - Prob. 3E Ch. 5 - Prob. 4E Ch. 5 - Prob. 5E Ch. 5 - Which of the following is likely to cause an...Ch. 5 - Which of the following messenger classes bind to...Ch. 5 - Prob. 8E Ch. 5 - G proteins are involved whenever Binding of...Ch. 5 - Prob. 10E Ch. 5 - Prob. 11E Ch. 5 - Prob. 12E Ch. 5 - Prob. 13E Ch. 5 - When a G protein is activated, it releases a...Ch. 5 - The enzyme that catalyzes conversion of ATP to...Ch. 5 - Following activation of the phosphatidylinositol...Ch. 5 - Prob. 17E Ch. 5 - Prob. 18E Ch. 5 - Cytosolic calcium often exerts its effect by...Ch. 5 - Prob. 20E Ch. 5 - Prob. 21E Ch. 5 - Prob. 22E Ch. 5 - Prob. 23E Ch. 5 - Compare lipophilic and lipophobic chemical...Ch. 5 - Prob. 25E Ch. 5 - Describe the cAMP second messenger system,...Ch. 5 - Compare long-distance communication by the nervous...Ch. 5 - Describe the two types of receptor- mediated...Ch. 5 - Prob. 29E Ch. 5 - Prob. 30E Ch. 5 - Prob. 31E Ch. 5 - Prob. 32E Ch. 5 - Prob. 33E

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