3.3 Flashcards

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Somatic nervous system

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A component of the peripheral nervous system; it transmits sensory signals and motor signals between the central nervous system and the skin, muscles, and joints

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Autonomic nervous system

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A component of the peripheral nervous system; it transmits sensory signals and motor signals between the central nervous system and the body’s glands and internal organs.

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Sympathetic division

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A division of the autonomic nervous system; it prepares the body for action.

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Parasympathetic division

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A division of the autonomic nervous system; it returns the body to resting state.

*(para)gliding….you eventually return back to the ground

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Endocrine System

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A communication system that uses hormones to influence thoughts, behaviors, and actions.
(uses hormones)

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Hormones

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Chemical substances, released from endocrine glands, that travel through the bloodstream to targeted tissues; the tissues are subsequently influenced by hormones.

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Gonads

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The main endocrine glands involved in sexual behavior.
Males= testes
Females= ovaries

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Pituitary Gland “Master Gland”

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A gland located at the base of the hypothalamus; it sends hormonal signals to the other endocrine glands, controlling release of hormones.

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