The Branch of the Autonomic Nervous System That Is Called

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Essay

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that is called the "fight-or-flight" system because of its importance in responding to emotional events is the __________ branch.

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Definitions:

Broca's Aphasia

A condition characterized by the partial loss of the ability to produce language due to damage in a specific area of the brain.

Spinal Cord

The Spinal Cord is a long, thin, tubular structure made of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, transmitting neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Cerebral Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, each responsible for controlling the opposite side of the body and specialized in different functions, such as language in the left hemisphere and spatial abilities in the right.

Glial Cells

Non-neuronal cells in the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system that do not produce electrical impulses but are essential for the support, protection, and nourishment of neurons.