Define the Following Terms

question 54

Short Answer

Define the following terms:
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Definitions:

Receptor Sites

Specific locations on cell membranes or within cells where specific substances like hormones, neurotransmitters, or drugs can bind and elicit a biological response.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord, which connects the central nervous system to limbs and organs, essentially serving as a communication relay going back and forth between the brain and the extremities.

Autonomic

Pertaining to the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary body functions like heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.