CBCC Health Info 216
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 What occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is triggered? | The systems that are not critical for immediate survival are shut down, such as digestion, and steps up functions such as mental awareness, heart rate and muscular activity |
| What hormone stimulates the sympathetic nervous system? | adrenaline |
| What is the role of the sympathetic nervous system? | Fright and flight or fight |
| What nerves make up the autonomic nervous system? | sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves |
| What sorts of nerves make up the voluntary nervous system? | Sensory and motor nerves |
| What role does insulin play? | It helps cells to absorb sugar from the blood |
| What hormone is secreted by the pancreas? | Insulin |
| What role is played by corticosteroids? | They metabolize fats, carbs, and proteins to help the body cope with illness and injury |
| What role is played by estrogen and testosterone? | Regulation of growth and development of the reproductive organs and reproductive activity |
| What hormones are produced by the adrenal glands? | Aldosterone, estrogen and testosterone and corticosteroids |
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