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biopsychology
synaptic transmission
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4) neurotransmitters then carry the signals across synaptic gap and the post synaptic cell is activated
5) receptors are activated on post synaptic neuron. Either produce inhibitory (makes the cell less likely to fire) or excitatory ( makes the cell more likely to fire) effects.
parts of a neuron
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axon
slender fibre that carries nerve impulses in the form of an electrical impulse in the form of action potential
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the endocrine system
the pitutary gland
called the master gland as the hormones released control and stimulate the release of hormones from the other glands
the adrenal gland
adrenal medulla which releases adrenaline and noradrenaline which plays a key role in the fight or flight
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fight or flight response
psychological reaction that occurs when we are in the presences of something mentally and physically terrifying
adrenaline triggers psychological changes in the body which creates physical arousal for flight or flight
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