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Click on or circle the spot where the neurotransmitters (NT) are binding to the postsynaptic receptors. 

What occurs during phase A of the action potential (AP) in a muscle fiber? Select ALL that apply.

As Mrs. Includer, I like to ask you again to do the following to sum up what we’ve learned in class. (And big shout out to you! yes you!! to come all the way up to this point. Thank you for being a great A & P learner!!) 1) List FOUR components of homeostasis with their definition. 2) Pick TWO organ systems to explain how they maintain homeostasis in your body. Be specific in their relationship. 3) What is your biggest takeaway from this class? Why? 4) If you are asked to answer someone interested in taking this course next semester, what is your advice for them?

Compare and Contrast the Muscular system vs. Nervous system based on their shared functions and distinct features. 

Which of the following tissues are capable of conducting action potentials (AP)?Select ALL that apply.

I like to title this illustration as transmission. 

While Sue was playing soccer, she was kicked in the anterior thigh by an opposing player. Due to this injury, which muscle action may have been affected in performing?

As you shift focus from a distant to a near object, the lens thickens as the muscle, the ciliary body, contracts, allowing for proper focus. Simultaneously, the pupil to focus on near objects, preventing blurred peripheral light from entering the eye.

Group the following items to make the event happen. 

When we perform the Cup Dance together, our brains do something remarkable: they synchronize.  Research shows that moving in rhythm with others releases endorphins and activates the social circuits, helping us feel connected and building a sense of belonging within a group.