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Which Component of the Nervous System Is Comprised of Sympathetic

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Which component of the nervous system is comprised of sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions?


Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemical messengers that cross synaptic gaps between neurons, transmitting messages from one neuron to another.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in controlling movement and posture, modulating mood, and playing a central role in positive reinforcement and dependency.

GABA

GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) is a neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits nerve transmission, calming nervous activity.

Cortisol

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands during stress or when blood-glucose levels are low, belonging to the steroid class.

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