Skeletal Muscle Receptor Organs
Chapter 8 Skeletal Muscle Receptor Organs Key Point 1. The muscle spindle stretch receptor is an encapsulated organ of specialized muscle fibers with separate motor and sensory innervations. 2. The muscle spindle…
The Specific Immune Response: Acquired Immunity
Chapter 55 The Specific Immune Response Acquired Immunity Key Points T Cells (T Lymphocytes) 1. Mature T cells develop from lymphoid stem cells that have migrated to the thymus. 2. T cells…
Neural and Hormonal Control of Blood Pressure and Blood Volume
Chapter 25 Neural and Hormonal Control of Blood Pressure and Blood Volume Key Points 1. Neurohumoral mechanisms regulate blood pressure and blood volume to ensure adequate blood flow for all body…
The Vestibular System
Chapter 11 The Vestibular System Key Points 1. The vestibular system is a bilateral receptor system located in the inner ear. 2. Specialized regions of the vestibular system contain receptors. 3. The semicircular…
Control of Ventilation
Chapter 49 Control of Ventilation Key Points 1. Respiration is regulated to meet the metabolic demands for delivery of oxygen and removal of carbon dioxide. Central control of respiration 1. Respiratory rhythmicity…
Control of Ovulation and the Corpus Luteum
Chapter 36 Control of Ovulation and the Corpus Luteum Key Points Ovulation 1. Ovulatory follicles are selected at the onset of luteolysis (in large domestic animals). 2. Ovulation is caused by an…
The Neuron
Chapter 4 The Neuron Key Points 1. Neurons have four distinct anatomical regions. 2. Neuronal membranes contain a resting electrical membrane potential. 3. The resting membrane potential is the result of three major…
Reproductive Cycles
Chapter 37 Reproductive Cycles Key Points Reproductive cycles 1. The two types of reproductive cycles are estrual and menstrual. Puberty and reproductive senescence 1. Puberty is the time when animals initially release…
Control of Gonadal and Gamete Development
Chapter 35 Control of Gonadal and Gamete Development Key Points Development of the reproductive system 1. Organization of the gonads is under genetic control (genetic sexual differentiation). 2. Sexual organization of the…
The Autonomic Nervous System
Chapter 13 The Autonomic Nervous System Key Points 1. The peripheral autonomic nervous system differs from the somatic motor system in a number of important ways. 2. The peripheral autonomic nervous system…
