Pearson eText Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach -- Instant Access (Pearson+)

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ISBN: 9780135212905

Author: Dee Silverthorn

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Chapter 6.2, Problem 9CC

Name the four categories of membrane receptors.

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Pearson eText Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach -- Instant Access (Pearson+)

Ch. 6.1 - Match the communication method on the left with...Ch. 6.1 - Which signal molecules listed in the previous...Ch. 6.1 - A cat sees a mouse and pounces on it. Do you think...Ch. 6.2 - List four components of signal pathways.Ch. 6.2 - Prob. 5CC Ch. 6.2 - What are the four steps of signal transduction?Ch. 6.2 - Prob. 7CC Ch. 6.2 - Prob. 8CC Ch. 6.2 - Name the four categories of membrane receptors.Ch. 6.2 - Prob. 10CC

Ch. 6.2 - Prob. 11CC Ch. 6.2 - Prob. 12CC Ch. 6.3 - The extracellular fluid Ca2+ concentration...Ch. 6.3 - Prob. 14CC Ch. 6.4 - What do receptors, enzymes, and transporters have...Ch. 6.4 - Prob. 16CC Ch. 6.4 - Prob. 17CC Ch. 6.5 - What is the difference between tonic control and...Ch. 6.5 - Prob. 19CC Ch. 6.5 - What is the difference between local control and...Ch. 6.5 - Name the seven steps in a reflex control pathway...Ch. 6.5 - Prob. 22CC Ch. 6.5 - Prob. 23CC Ch. 6.5 - Prob. 24CC Ch. 6 - What are the two routes for long-distance signal...Ch. 6 - Prob. 2RQ Ch. 6 - Prob. 3RQ Ch. 6 - Prob. 4RQ Ch. 6 - Prob. 5RQ Ch. 6 - An enzyme known as protein kinase adds the...Ch. 6 - Distinguish between central and peripheral...Ch. 6 - Prob. 8RQ Ch. 6 - Prob. 9RQ Ch. 6 - Prob. 10RQ Ch. 6 - Prob. 11RQ Ch. 6 - Explain the relationships of the terms in each of...Ch. 6 - List and compare the four classes of membrane...Ch. 6 - Prob. 14RQ Ch. 6 - Prob. 15RQ Ch. 6 - Prob. 16RQ Ch. 6 - Prob. 17RQ Ch. 6 - Identify the target tissue or organ for each...Ch. 6 - Now identify the integrating center for examples...Ch. 6 - In each of the following situations, identify the...Ch. 6 - Prob. 21RQ Ch. 6 - Prob. 22RQ

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