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Animal Physiology: Homeostasis and Signaling

12th Grade · Science · Open Global Science

10 lessons

Goal

Examine neurophysiological signaling, synaptic transmission, sensory transduction, and endocrine feedback in animal homeostasis.

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  2. Thermoregulation and Metabolic Rate Control in EndothermsNot started yet
  3. Osmoregulation and Mammalian Nephron Countercurrent MultiplicationNot started yet
  4. Resting Membrane Potential and the Action Potential WaveformNot started yet
  5. Saltatory Conduction and Nerve Impulse Propagation VelocityNot started yet
  6. Unidirectional Impulse Transmission Across SynapsesYou are here
  7. Synaptic Integration: Spatial and Temporal SummationNot started yet
  8. Sensory Receptors and Signal Transduction MechanismsNot started yet
  9. Endocrine Signaling and Blood Glucose HomeostasisNot started yet
  10. Hormone Action: Steroid Nuclear Receptors vs Peptide Second MessengersNot started yet
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GlobalOGS.13.LS.6Open Global Science Standards 2026™ · 12th Grade

Examine animal homeostatic regulation, sensory detection, electrochemical nerve impulse propagation, synaptic transmission, and endocrine feedback mechanisms in maintaining internal dynamic equilibrium.