Objectives

• Explain how the nervous and endocrine systems help maintain homeostasis
• Explain how neurons transmit and receive signals
• Explain how senses help maintain homeostasis
• Describe the structure and function of the central nervous system
• Describe the structure and function of the peripheral nervous system
• Explain how the two parts of the nervous system work together
• Explain how hormones can influence cell activity
• Describe the major endocrine glands and the hormones they produce
• Explain the role of the hypothalamus
• Identify some endocrine diseases, their causes and effects

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Assignment Checklist:
(these are the assignments you must turn in)

• 12.01
• 12.02
• 12.03
• 12.04
• 12.05

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