Module 11 - Control and Regulation - Activity 4

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Activity 4: Guiding Questions and Competence Builder

Answer the following questions using information gained through the readings and CourseCompass activities. Enter answers and thoughts on the topics in your notebook.

Define homeostasis and explain how homeostasis is achieved.
Explain how the lymphatic system regulates other body systems.
Cite specific examples of interactions between the nervous system and endocrine in body regulation.
Describe the function of the blood-brain barrier.
Contrast the functions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems on the body.
How do kidneys aid in regulation?

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Go to the Anatomy and Physiology Learning Community and click on the message thread “Control”. Post a message that describes something you found interesting about how the body is controlled.
Read through the posts under the “Control” message thread and respond to one message.

Copyright 2008, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. sguy. (2007, March 01). Module 11 - Control and Regulation - Activity 4. Retrieved March 19, 2010, from Western Governors University Web site: http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/anatomy-and-physiology/a114.html. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

Course Contents Anatomy and Physiology Home Module 1 - Introduction Module 2 - Learning Resources and Pre-Instructional Activities Module 3 - Nervous and Sensory Systems Module 4 - Circulation and Hematology Module 5 - Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems Module 6 - Muscular, Skeletal, and Integumentary Systems Module 7 - Lymphatic and Endocrine Systems Module 8 - Digestive, Hepatic, and Urinary Systems Module 9 - Reproductive System Module 10 - Support, Protection, and Movement Module 11 - Control and Regulation Module 12 - Transportation, Absorption, and Excretion Module 13 - Reproduction Module 14 - Growth and Maturation Module 15 - Anatomical Features and Body Positions	Personal tools Log in You are here: Home → Liberal Arts → Anatomy and Physiology → Module 11 - Control and Regulation - Activity 4
	Info Module 11 - Control and Regulation - Activity 4 Document Actions Activity 1 : : Activity 2 : : Activity 3 : : Activity 4 Activity 4: Guiding Questions and Competence Builder Answer the following questions using information gained through the readings and CourseCompass activities. Enter answers and thoughts on the topics in your notebook. Define homeostasis and explain how homeostasis is achieved. Explain how the lymphatic system regulates other body systems. Cite specific examples of interactions between the nervous system and endocrine in body regulation. Describe the function of the blood-brain barrier. Contrast the functions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems on the body. How do kidneys aid in regulation? Competence Builder Go to the Anatomy and Physiology Learning Community and click on the message thread “Control”. Post a message that describes something you found interesting about how the body is controlled. Read through the posts under the “Control” message thread and respond to one message. Copyright 2008, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. sguy. (2007, March 01). Module 11 - Control and Regulation - Activity 4. Retrieved March 19, 2010, from Western Governors University Web site: http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/anatomy-and-physiology/a114.html. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.	Reuse Course Download this course Export into OpenOCW

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