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A patient has received instruction on the management of a new permanent pacemaker before discharge from the hospital. The nurse recognizes that teaching has been effective when the patient tells the nurse,
Neurochemical Neurons
Specialized neurons that produce and release chemicals (neurotransmitters) to communicate with other neurons, influencing a wide array of functions and behaviors.
Sympathetic System
Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for stressful or emergency situations, often referred to as the "fight or flight" response.
Parasympathetic System
The Parasympathetic System is a branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting "rest and digest" bodily functions.
Synaptic Vesicle
Small structures within neurons that store neurotransmitters for release at the synapse.
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