A Robot-Type Program That Continually Runs on a Computer and Exchanges

question 74

Short Answer

A robot-type program that continually runs on a computer and exchanges information with users who request it is called a(n)________.

Recognize the mechanisms of thermoregulation and the integumentary system's role in maintaining body temperature.

Explain the process of keratinization and the role of keratin in the skin.

Distinguish between different types of sweat glands and their functions.

Understand the composition and functions of the hypodermis.

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Definitions:

Stimulation

The activity of promoting or encouraging a physical or biological response through external or internal factors.

All-or-none

A principle stating that the strength of a response of a nerve cell or muscle fiber is not dependent on the strength of the stimulus. If a stimulus is above a certain threshold, a nerve or muscle fiber will fire.

Acetylcholine Agonist

A substance that mimics the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in memory and muscle contraction.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions, including muscle movement, heart rate, memory, and learning.