mammalian control systems

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name where on the body the endocrine glands are located?
Brain, Neck, kidneys, female, male
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Describe how a neuron generates and propagates nerve impulses
action potential, generated by flow of positive charged ions across neuronal membrane
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what is a reflex arc
A nerve pathway followed by a reflex action
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example of reflex arc
when accidentally touching something hot, a movement is made
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hypothalamus has how many hormones?
6 hormones
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pitutary gland is how many hormones?
2
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pineal gland has how many hormones
1
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parathyroid gland has how many hormones
1
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thyroid gland has how many hormones
3
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thymus has how many hormones
3
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adrenal gland has how many hormones?
2
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pancreas has how many hormones?
2
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ovary has how many hormones?
2
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testis has how many hormones?
2
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Which two glands have only 1 hormone?
Pineal, Parathyroid
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Which two glands have 3 hormones?
Thymus, Thyroid
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What is the endocrine system
Chemical Messenger system containing feedback loops
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