Learning Objectives

At the end of this simulation, you will be able to:

Summarize the purposes of chemical and electrical synapses within the context of neurotransmission.
Demonstrate proficiency in the terminology required to converse about homeostatic mechanisms and concepts.
Describe the sequence of events in a homeostatic process, starting from the initial stimulus and ending with the ultimate response.
Examine and differentiate feedback loops of various types.
Detect indicators of homeostatic imbalance and ascertain the root cause.

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