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Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term.
-Archaic peoples


Definitions:

Adrenal Medulla

The inner part of the adrenal gland that produces catecholamines, such as adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine), in response to stress.

Sympathetic Chain

The sympathetic chain comprises a series of ganglia connected by nerve fibers running parallel to the spinal cord, part of the sympathetic nervous system.

Splanchnic Nerves

Nerves that innervate the viscera, conveying information to and from the gut and other internal organs.

Sympathetic Fibers

Nerves of the sympathetic nervous system that act to regulate the body's unconscious actions and are key in the fight or flight response.

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