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Both the Parasympathetic and Sympathetic Divisions Use Two Different Types

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Both the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions use two different types of neurotransmitters in the output pathways that stimulate their effectors.


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Insulin

A substance created in the pancreas that controls the levels of blood sugar by enabling cells to take in glucose.

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A chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood, resulting from the body's inability to produce or use insulin effectively.

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Illnesses that result from chronic exposure to stressors, representing the body's inability to cope with prolonged stress.

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The body's response to any demand or challenge, which can be caused by both good and bad experiences.

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