the subdivisions of nervous system - Provide a detailed description of the Autonomic Nervous system and where does it fit within the nervous system subdivisions. Include detailed description of the sympathetic and parasympathetic responses, their affect on target organs and anatomy of their neurons.

Endocrine functions of the hypothalamus. - What hormones are produced by the hypothalamus, and what do they do?

The Cardiac Cycle - In tracing a drop of blood from tissue cells of the left knee to the capillaries of the right arm including the lungs. What are the aspects of the cardiac cycle, keeping track of the left and right sides of the heart, and all the valves through which the blood travels?

sympathetic/parasympathetic responses - Why are the effects of the sympathetic system longer-lasting then the parasympathetic response and why can hypertension be a side effect of a prolonged sympathetic response? Be specific.

Chemical and physiological buffer systems - Compare and contrast the chemical and physiological buffer systems. Why are there two systems? How do they work in conjunction to maintain homeostasis? Be detailed.