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Describe the Great Biological Exchange Between the Old and New

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Describe the great biological exchange between the Old and New Worlds.Discuss what each world gained from the other.


Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for action by triggering the fight or flight response.

Neurotransmitter

Biochemical substances that facilitate communication between neurons in the nervous system by transmitting signals across synapses.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that plays a key role in mood regulation, digestion, sleep, and other bodily functions.

Dopamine

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a pivotal role in the brain's reward system, influencing mood, motivation, and motor control.

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