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A Neurotransmitter Called ________ Causes the Heart to Beat Faster

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A neurotransmitter called ________ causes the heart to beat faster during the "fight or flight" response.


Definitions:

Parasympathetic Division

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting a state of calm and rest.

Sympathetic Division

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for intense physical activity and is often referred to as the fight-or-flight response system.

Somatic Division

The somatic division refers to the part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary muscle movements and conveys sensory information to the central nervous system.

Peripheral Nervous System

Comprises all the nerves that lie outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting information to and from the central nervous system.

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