Describe the most common process/pathway by which an amino acid based hormone would decreasethe metabolic activity of its target cell.  Be sure to identify your second messenger and all other important molecules.

Identify and describe the process by which a T cell becomes immunocompetent.

Part 1: Identify and describe the two pathways for compliment protein activation. Part 2: Describe the functions of C3a and C3b. 

Part 1: Define all the different types of acquired immunity.  Part 2: Identify one advantage and one disadvantage for each.

Adipocytes produce a peptide hormone called ________ that acts on the hypothalamus to suppress hunger.

Another name for epinephrine is __________.

Identify a disorder that matches each condition below.  All of your answers should come from the disorders discussed in our group presentations.  While some disorders may fall into several of the categories below, you may only use a disorder once.  Briefly describe the disorder. Identify a disorder that effects the digestive system.   Identify a disorder that effects the thyroid gland.   Identify a lymphatic disorder.   Identify a disorder that more commonly effects older people

One effect of complement fixation that causes the cell membranes of foreign cells to become more identifiable so that they are easier to phagocytize is called __________.

Describe the most common process/pathway by which an amino acid based hormone would increase the metabolic activity of its target cell.  Be sure to identify your second messenger and all other important molecules.

Identify AND Describe the process of phagocytosis of harmful materials.