The four sub-questions to be used in answering most recitation questions are:
a) Name the structure and the function on which your overall answer will be based? Be as specific as you can in delimiting the boundaries of your example (the most important part of your answer, since the following b, c, & d sub-questions are based on your answer to this first sub-question, a).
Please notice that only 1 item is required (in your answer it should be labeled as "a"). This answer should look like: "a.- My structure (S) is .... and its function (F) is ...". In same cases a second sentence might be needed.
b) Why do you think that your structure and your function are related? Support your contention based on 3 lines of evidence based on the chemistry, physics, anatomy, or physiology involved in your example. Please notice that 3 items are required (answers should be labeled as "b1, b2, and b3"). One of these answers might look like: "b1.- If I do this experiment and measure this variable using this technique, this result will suggest that my S/F is correct". Please notice that MY question does not ask you to tell me what happens, since this can be copy from any source, but it asked how do you know that your S/F relationship is true.
c) Which are the levels of organization involved in your example (c1)? Cite events occurring at its main level of organization (c2) and indicate how they relate to the whole body level (c3). Please notice that 3 items are required (thus, answers should be labeled as "c1, c2, and c3"). These answers should look as follows: "c1.- molecular" or any level of organization involved in your "a" answer (S/F); "c2.- the first event is ...; the next even is ...; the middle event is ...; the next event is ...; the last event is ...". Five events distributed equidistant from each other is a good summary for the story line of the S/F named in your "a" answer. Finally, "c3.- at a whole individual level my S/F described in "a" has this role".
d) Which are the main feedback mechanisms involved in your example (cite at least two) (d1)?
Expand on one of them (d2) and name 2 absolute requirement for that feedback to work (d3).
Please notice that 3 items are required (answers should be labeled as "d1, d2, and d3").
These answers should look as follows: "d1.- an increase in this negative feedback ligand must decrease this variable under control". This is how you NAME a negative feedback.
For d1 you need to name two negative feedbacks; "d2.- the first event is ...; the next even is ...; the middle event is ...; the next event is ...; the last event is ...". Five events distributed equidistant from each other is a good summary for the most important negative feedback story line, involved as a control of the your S/F named in your "a" answer, that you named in d1; "d3.- these two components are absolutely necessary for the negative feedback, described in d2, to be operational.
Question 01: Hormone action of a lipo-soluble ligand
Your first draft report for this topic is due on Mon Sept 08. The question for this week is as follows: Select a homeostatic event and / or physiological system involving a lipo-soluble ligand as your structure, in which you can show the importance of structure / function relationship, levels of organization, and feedback control. Your answer must follow the outline presented in the introduction.
Question 02: Hormone action of a water-soluble ligand
Your first draft report for this topic is due on Mon Sept 15. The question for this week is as follows: Select a homeostatic event and / or physiological system involving a water-soluble ligand as your structure, in which you can show the importance of structure / function relationship, levels of organization, and feedback control. Your answer must follow the outline presented in the introduction.
Question 03: The hypothalamic pituitary unit
Your first draft report for this topic is due on Mon Sept 22. The question for this week is as follows:elect a homeostatic event and / or physiological system involving an hypothalamic - pituitary unit as your structure, in which you can show the importance of structure / function relationship, levels of organization, and feedback control Your answer must follow the outline presented in the introduction.
Question 04: The endocrinology of Ca or thyroid control
Your first draft report for this topic is due on Mon Sep 29. The question for this week is as follows:
Select a homeostatic event and / or physiological system involving calcium OR thyroid regulation as your structure, in which you can show the importance of structure / function relationship, levels of organization, and feedback control. Your answer must follow the outline presented in the introduction.
Question 05: The ANS and the GI hormones
Your first draft report for this topic is due on Mon Oct 13. The question for this week is as follows: Select a homeostatic event and / or physiological system involving BOTH the autonomic nervous system AND a gastrointestinal hormone as your structure, in which you can show the importance of structure / function relationship, levels of organization, and feedback control. Your answer must follow the outline presented in the introduction.
Question 06: Control of intermediary metabolism
Your first draft report for this topic is due on Mon Oct 20. The question for this week is as follows: Select a homeostatic event and / or physiological system involving the regulation of intermediary metabolism basic processes (e.g. glycogenesis, gluconeogenesis, lipolysis) as your structure, in which you can show the importance of structure / function relationship, levels of organization, and feedback control.
Question 07: Growth and blood pressure regulation
Your first draft report for this topic is due on Mon Oct 27. The question for this week is as follows: Select a homeostatic event and / or physiological system involving growth OR blood pressure regulation as your structure, in which you can show the importance of structure / function relationship, levels of organization, and feedback control. Your answer must follow the outline presented in the introduction.
Question 08: Control of the onset of puberty, cyclicity and aging
Your first draft report for this topic is due on Mon Nov 10. The question for this week is as follows: Select a COMMON homeostatic event and / or physiological system involving the regulation of the onset of puberty, cyclicity AND aging as your structure, in which you can show the importance of structure / function relationship, levels of organization, and feedback control. Your answer must follow the outline presented in the introduction.
Question 09: Control of food intake and reproduction
Your first draft report for this topic is due on Mon Nov 17. The question for this week is as follows: Select a homeostatic event and / or physiological system involving food intake AND reproduction as your structure, in which you can show the importance of structure / function relationship, levels of organization, and feedback control. Your answer must follow the outline presented in the introduction.
Question 10: Rhythms, reproduction, immunity and aging
Your first draft report for this topic is due on Mon Dec 01. The question for this week is as follows: Select a homeostatic event and / or physiological system involving rhythms, reproduction, immunity AND aging as your structure, in which you can show the importance of structure / function relationship, levels of organization, and feedback control. Your answer must follow the outline presented in the introduction.