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what is any physical or psychological event or condition that produces physical and emotional reactions? |
stressor |
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what consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves? |
nervous system |
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what is the part of the nervous system that controls certain basic body processes: and consist of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions. |
autonomic nervous system |
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what is a defense reaction that prepares a person for conflict or escape by triggering hormonal, cardiovascular, metabolic, and other changes?
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fight or flight reaction |
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what is the system of glands, tissues, and cells that secrete hormones into the bloodstream to influence metabolism and other body processes. |
endocrine system
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what is a chemical messenger produced in the body and transported into the bloodstream to target cells or organs for specific regulation of their activities ? |
hormones
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what are brain secretions that have pain-inhibiting effects?
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endorphin
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is psychoneuroimmunology the study of the interactions among the respiratory, endocrine and immune system? |
no
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is meditation a technique for quieting the mind by focusing on a particular word, object, or process?
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yes |
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are tobacco use, use of alcohol and other drugs and unhealthy eating habits productive coping strategies? |
no |
