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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Chapter 43 Water Balance Key Points 1. The kidney maintains water balance. 2. The proximal tubule reabsorbs more than 60% of filtered water. 3. The kidney can produce either concentrated or diluted urine….
