pt 2 Flashcards
1
Q
acetylcholine
A
chemical that stimulates cells
2
Q
norepinephrine
A
hormone produced in response to stress
3
Q
nerve impulse
A
released energy that is received or transmitted by tissue or organs and that usually provokes a response
4
Q
receptor
A
tissue or organ that receives nerve impulses part of a target cell with properties compatible with a particular substance
5
Q
central nervous system
A
the brain and spinal cord
6
Q
brain
A
body organ responsible for controling the body’s functions and interactions with outside stimuli
7
Q
brainstem
A
one of the four major divisions of the brain division that controls certain heart lung and visual functions
