10 Questions
What is the first step in the process of how cells communicate?
Reception
Which system directly compares physiological values to a set point and activates effectors?
Nervous system
In the context of cellular communication, what follows the reception of a signaling molecule?
Signal transduction
Which component monitors physiological values and then sends a signal in cellular communication?
Receptor
How does a signaling molecule deliver its message to the target cell in cellular communication?
By binding to a receptor protein on the target cell membrane
Where does integration occur in the nervous system?
CNS
Which division of the autonomic nervous system controls bodily functions without conscious control?
Autonomic Nervous System
What are the two pathways of the nervous system for signals?
Sensory and Motor Pathways
What are the three functions of the nervous system?
Sensation, Integration, Response
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for muscles causing something to happen?
Motor Cortex
Test your knowledge on cellular communication, the structure and function of the nervous system, and how messages are passed through both the nervous and endocrine systems. Compare and contrast the actions of the endocrine and nervous systems in maintaining homeostasis.
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