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How are the nervous system and the endocrine system different

The endocrine system affects cells with certain receptors .

The nervous system can affect only nearby cells

How does the nervous system help the body maintain homeostasis

It sends messages that control all the systems in the body.

The nervous system controls almost every action in the human body. It controls the heart beat, your adrenaline levels, and many other things which can effect an organism.

How are bacteria different from viruses

viruses are not alive. APEX

What happens in the alimentary canal

Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream. Starch is broken down by enzymes.

Macromolecules are broken down.

A cancer that affects blood cells

leukemia.

When does the exponential growth of a population start to slow down

When there are limited resources.

when there is competition for resources. apex :)

How does a mutation in a sex cell differ from a mutation in a non-sex cell

Mutations in sex cells can be passed on to children.

Mutations in sex cells only affect offspring.

Mutations in sex cells do not affect the organism.

Which is part of the alimentary canal

Small intestine

Esophagus - APEX

The parts of the alimentary canal are:

The Mouth

The Pharynx

The Stomach

The small intestine

The large intestine

Which is part of the nonspecific immune response

Inflammation and fever are nonspecific immune system reactions.

How is an HIV infection different from a cold virus infection

HIV attacks helper T cells that are trying to fight infection, rather than attacking healthy body cells like a cold virus does.

HIV attacks lymphocytes directly.

How does the endocrine system affect the excretory system

The endocrine system sends messages using hormones. It delivers messages from the nervous system to the excretory system. It tells the excretory system when the blood is out of balance.

Which is the most common type of white blood cell

Neutrophils

Which is a gamete

A sperm or egg

What part of the brain connects the brain and the eyes

The optic nerves connect the brain and eyes.

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