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dopamine - ANSWER-A neurotransmitter associated with movement,
attention and learning and the brain's pleasure and reward system.
Basal ganglia - ANSWER-Regulates volentary movements. surpresses
unwanted movements.
internal carotid and vertebral arteries - ANSWER-carry blood to the
brain
jugular vein - ANSWER-returns blood from the brain
astrocytes - ANSWER-Axon guidance and synaptic support, control of
the blood brain barrier and blood flow
vegas nerve - ANSWER-80% of parasympathetic out flow
digestive system - ANSWER-alone has equal nerve intervation as the
rest of the body
Epinephren / norepinephren - ANSWER-neuro transmitter used
primarily in the sympathetic NS
Acetocoline (ACh) - ANSWER-neuro transmitter use primarily in the
parasympathetic NS
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Hormones - ANSWER-Chemical messangers used to regulate funtions
in the body
pituitary gland - ANSWER-Under the influence of the hypothalamus, it
regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands.
thyroid - ANSWER-produces hormones which control metabolism
Cyanosis - ANSWER-common sign of congenital heart disease, a bluish
discoloration of the skin from poor circulation / inadequate oxygenation
of the blood
T lymphocytes - ANSWER-AKA T cells. they are involved in fighting
specific pathogens in the body.
B lymphocytes - ANSWER-AKA B cells, Once B cells have been
activated by a pathogen, they form plasma cells that produce antibodies.
Natural Killer Cells - ANSWER-AKA NK cells, are lymphocytes that
are able to respond to pathogens and cancerous cells. NK cells travel
within the blood.