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physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival.
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released at the end of a nerve fiber by the arrival of a nerve impulse
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when the membrane potential of a specific axon location rapidly rises and falls.
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Affects attention and responding actions in the brain, and involved in the fight or flight response. Contracts blood vessels, increasing blood flow.
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Involved in thoughts, learning, and memory. Activates muscle action in the body. Also associated with attention and awakening.
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any of various types of cell that actively responds to a stimulus and effects some change
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Produced on stressful or exciting situations. Increases heart rate and blood flow, leading to a physical boost and heightened awareness.
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Released during exercise, excitement, and sex, producing well-being and euphoria, reducing pain. Biologically active section shown.
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Most common brain neurotransmitter. Involved in learning and memory, regulates development and creation of nerve contacts.
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Contributes to well-being and happiness; helps sleep cycle and digestive system regulation. Affected by exercise and light exposure.
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Feelings of pleasure, and also addiction, movement, and motivation. People repeat behaviors that lead to it release.
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a specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.
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Calms firing nerves in CNS. High levels improve focus; low levels cause anxiety. Also contributes to motor control and vision.
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