Lesson 1.2.6

Lesson 6—Bringing it Together

 

Get Focused

 

In the previous module you learned how the nervous system responds to environmental stimuli by using neural pathways to produce very rapid and precise responses. The endocrine system responds to stimuli by using chemical messengers in the blood to control metabolic processes in the body. This process is much slower than control by the nervous system, with the exception of the responses controlled by epinephrine. Your body is in balance (homeostasis) because your nervous system responds to immediate stimuli or crises while your hormonal system maintains long term stability. A major part of this balance is missing from Emily’s life. She doesn’t have the opportunity to make any decisions regarding the balance of her endocrine system, or how that system will impact her health and life. The decisions you make and the overall health of your nervous and endocrine systems can impact your life now and in the long run.

 

This lesson will allow you to explore how the nervous and endocrine systems complement and communicate with each other to maintain homeostasis and your well being by investigating the following focusing question:

 

  • How are the nervous and endocrine systems interdependent and how are they different?

 

This lesson should take approximately 1.0 – 1.5 hours to complete.

 

Module 2: Lesson 6 Assignment

 

While you are completing this lesson, there will be many opportunities for you to learn, understand and practice the concepts that are presented. After completing these assignments as well as your summary notes, file everything in your course folder for reference when you are preparing for exams.

 

Remember, you have the option of trying additional questions from the textbook for further practice. Consult with your instructor for answers for these questions. “The Key” will provide you with many diploma-style multiple choice, numerical response, and written answer questions that will be an excellent review of the module and good preparation for the diploma exam.

Once you have completed all of the learning activities for this lesson, you can complete the online assignment.

Bio 30 1.2.6 online assignment

You should also watch the tutorial video for this lesson and submit a summary.  Bio30 tut#1.2.6 Enzyme Actions

 

Remember that these questions provide you with the practice and feedback that you need to successfully complete this course. You should respond to all of the questions and place those answers in your course folder.