Life is all about communication, from the cellular
to the social level. This unit explores the different ways in
which communication occurs in biological systems. First, the
fundamental principles behind cellular communication are explored.
This is followed by a discussion of hormones and the endocrine
system. The nervous system, a more complex and faster communication
system follows. Finally, the behavioral manifestations of a well
integrated endocrine and nervous system are examined.
Lecture
Chapter 11- Sutherland Experiment
Chapter 11- Sutherland Experiment (version 2)
Chapter 11- Cell Signaling (downloadable ppt)
G-Protein Signaling Animation
Cell Signal Amplification Animation
Endocrine System 1 (print) (audio 34:40)
Endocrine System 2 (print) (audio 36:32)
Endocrine System 3 (print) (audio 8:24)
Nervous System 1 (print) (audio 18:31)
Nervous System 2 (print) (audio 18:54)
Nervous System 3 (print) (audio 22:57)
Muscles (print) (audio 26:44)
Animal Behavior (print) (audio 33:00)
The Office: Example of Pavlov's Classical Conditioning
Big Bang Theory- Sheldon Trains Penny
Lion and Oryx: Imprinting of a Prey with a Predator (YouTube Video)
Cheetah and Baboon Baby (YouTube Video)
Diabetes- A Quick Overview, Dr. David Karpf, March 13, 2007 (audio)
•Genetics of Type II Diabetes
"Secrete It"
(Song Parody of "Beat It")
Homework
Free Response Questions Chapters 45 & 48
Free Response Questions Chapter 11
"Pancreas" By 'Weird Al' Yankovic (lyrics)
Diabetic Brothers Beat Odds
Evidence That Little Touches Do Mean So Much
Brain Assignment
Genetic Defect Protects Against Cancer and Diabetes
Lab
Sheep Brain Dissection Lab
Sheep Brain Make-up Assignment
•Watch the first 30 minutes of this video and write a few paragraphs that describe what you learned (so I can tell you watched it carefully). It is very interesting! I encourage you to watch the whole 54 minutes, but only require you to watch the first 30 minutes.
Reaction Time Lab
Animations
G-Protein Signaling (basics)
G-Protein Signaling (more detail)
Cell Signal Amplification Animation
Muscle Contraction
Eye Movement
Test Prep
Endocrine System Quiz Hints 1
Endocrine System Quiz Hints 2
Nervous System Quiz Hints
Chapter 49 Test Hints
Secrete It (Song Parody of "Beat It")
Chapters 11, 45, 48 Exam Hints
Chapter 51 Test Hints
Web Resources
The Neuron (Basics)
The Endocrine System (Basics)
Physiology of the Senses
Signal Transduction
Muscle Physiology (Get Body Smart)
Nature: Murder in the Troop
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