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Module 10

AP Psychology

TermDefinition
nervous system communication network that takes information in from world and body tissues
nerves electrical cables formed from bundle of axons
interneurons neuron which transmit impulses between other neurons (where complexity resides)
* spinal cord two way information highway between PNS and brain
reflexes automatic responses to stimuli
endocrine system interconnected with nervous system
hormones chemical messages that travel in blood and affect tissues - influence interest in sex, food and aggression
endocrine messages vs nervous system messages endocrine messages are slower than nervous system but tend to outlast effects
adrenal glands on top of kidneys and release epinephrine and norepinephrine (adrenaline and noradrenaline) - increases heart rate, blood pressure, blood sugar
pituitary gland located in core brain controlled by hypothalamus - direct endocrine glands to release hormones
order? brain > pituitary > other glands > hormones > body
Created by: nagkto
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