Health Sciences 1001A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Bronchus, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

• School: Western University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: Health Sciences 1001A/B
• Professor: Jeannie Samuel

Document Summary

Stressor any physical or psychological event or condition that produces stress. Stress response the physical emotional changed associated with stress. Stress the general physiological and emotional state that accompanies the stress response. Autonomic nervous system the branch of the nervous system that controls basic body processes; consists of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions. Parasympathetic division a divisions of the autonomic nervous system that moderates the excitatory effect of the sympathetic division, slowing metabolism and restoring energy supplies. Sympathetic division a division of the autonomic nervous system that reacts to danger or other challenges by almost instantly accelerating body processes. Norepinephrine a neurotransmitter released by the sympathetic nervous system onto specific tissues to increase their function during increased activity; when released by the brain, causes arousal (increased attention, awareness, and alertness); also called noradrenaline. Endocrine system the system of glands, tissues and cells that secrete hormones into the bloodstream to influence metabolism and other body processes.