Essentials of Biology (5th International Edition)
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ISBN: 9781259660269
Author: Sylvia S. Mader, Dr., Michael Windelspecht
Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill
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Chapter 27.1, Problem 1LO
Summary Introduction
To describe:
The structure and function of a neuron.
Given:
The nervous system is composed of highly specialized cells, the neurons.
Introduction:
Neurons are the specialized excitable cells which forms the structural and functional basis of the nervous system; they stores and transmits messages within the nervous system and between the other body systems.
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Ch. 27.1 - 1. Describe the structure and function of a...Ch. 27.1 - Explain how a nerve impulse is generated and...Ch. 27.1 - Prob. 3LOCh. 27.1 - Give examples of drugs of abuse, and explain how...Ch. 27.1 - Prob. 5LOCh. 27.1 - Prob. 6LOCh. 27.1 - Prob. 1CYPCh. 27.1 - Prob. 2CYPCh. 27.1 - Prob. 3CYPCh. 27.1 - Prob. 4CYP
Ch. 27.1 - Identify the structures of the central nervous...Ch. 27.1 - Prob. 6CYPCh. 27.1 - Prob. 7CYPCh. 27.1 - Prob. 1ACh. 27.1 - Prob. 2ACh. 27.1 -
3. Transmission of a nerve impulse across a...Ch. 27.1 - Prob. 4ACh. 27.1 - Prob. 5ACh. 27.1 - Prob. 6ACh. 27.2 - Prob. 1LOCh. 27.2 - Prob. 2LOCh. 27.2 - 3. Compare and contrast the actions of steroid and...Ch. 27.2 - Prob. 4LOCh. 27.2 - Prob. 1CYPCh. 27.2 - Prob. 2CYPCh. 27.2 - Prob. 3CYPCh. 27.2 - Prob. 4CYPCh. 27.2 - Prob. 5CYPCh. 27.2 - Prob. 7ACh. 27.2 - Prob. 8ACh. 27.2 - Prob. 9ACh. 27.2 - Prob. 10ACh. 27.2 - Prob. 11ACh. 27.2 - Prob. 12ACh. 27 - Prob. 1BYBCh. 27 - Prob. 2BYBCh. 27 - Prob. 3BYBCh. 27 - Prob. S19.1BYBCh. 27 - Prob. S22.3BYBCh. 27 - Section 5.4 How does active transport move...Ch. 27 - Prob. 1TCCh. 27 - Prob. 2TCCh. 27 - Prob. 3TCCh. 27 - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved...Ch. 27 - Prob. 5TC
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