Human Physiology Unit 2
General Notes About Unit 2
Unit 2 represents the soul of this course... it's all about cell-cell communication. Cells communicate with other cells nearby, within the same tissue, within the same organ or across organ systems. How does the right message get sent at the right time? How does the recipient know the message is for them? How can cells change their sensitivities to messages over time? These questions will challenge you - just as they challenge physiology researchers and clinicians everywhere. Do not be discouraged - try to watch for patterns and repeating themes. While the subjects in this unit are difficult, they are also among the most interesting we will explore. Let's do this!
Unit 2 Study Guide
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Labs for Unit 2
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Signal Transduction and Endocrinology - Chapters 6 and 7
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The World of the Neuron - Chapter 8
Na+/K+ ATPase Model (cool!)
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The Central Nervous System - Chapter 9
Totally optional article about the brain and lymphatic / immune system discoveriesBooks by Oliver SacksGREAT video about brain development during adolescence
This is Your Brain on the Internet
How Stress Affects Your Brain |
More About Memory...
Everything you know about addiction is wrong.The opposite of addiction is not sobriety; the opposite of addiction is connection. |
The Efferent Division: Autonomic and Somatic Motor - Chapter 11
Sensory Physiology - Chapter 10
Muscular Physiology - Chapter 12
Nice video clip introducing the magical motor proteins, actin and myosin.
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