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Both the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions use two different types of neurotransmitters in the output pathways that stimulate their effectors.
Insulin
A substance created in the pancreas that controls the levels of blood sugar by enabling cells to take in glucose.
Diabetes
A chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood, resulting from the body's inability to produce or use insulin effectively.
Diseases of Adaptation
Illnesses that result from chronic exposure to stressors, representing the body's inability to cope with prolonged stress.
Stress
The body's response to any demand or challenge, which can be caused by both good and bad experiences.
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