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The Nervous System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) | made up of all the nerves and neurons that are not contained in the brain and spinal column |
| Somatic Nervous System (PNS) | Controls voluntary muscles of the body |
| Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) | Controls involuntary muscles, organs, and glands |
| Sympathetic Division | "Flight-or-Fight" functions- reacts to stressful events and bodily arousal |
| Parasympathetic Division | "Eat-drink-and-rest" functions- restores body to normal functioning after arousal and is responsible for day-to-day functioning of glands and organs |
| Endocrine Glands | chemicals secreted directly into the bloodstream of the endocrine system |
| Pituitary Gland | located in the brain itself, below the hypothalamus (the master gland) |
| Thyroid Gland | secretes hormones that regulate growth and metabolism |
| Pancreas | controls level of blood sugar in the body by secreting insulin and glucagons |
| Diabetes | >Insulin |
| Hypoglycemia | <Insulin |
| General Adaption Syndrome (GAS) | alarm, resistance, and exhaustion |