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Adrenal medulla

endocrine gland situated on top of each kidney, which produces and releases epinephrine (also known as adrenaline) to stimulate functions of the SANS [Toggle]

Adrenergic

related to the actions of the hormone epinephrine (adrenaline); sometimes used to designate actions and responses to the sympathetic autonomic nervous system [Toggle]

Afferent neuron

neuron carrying nerve impulses to the CNS (brain and spinal cord) from the periphery (other parts of the body) [Toggle]

Autonomic nervous system

system of nerves that controls automatic bodily actions such as the functions of glandular tissues, the heart and smooth muscle, and involuntary movements and body functions (including secretions, pulse, and blood pressure) [Toggle]

Axon

elongated protrusion of the neuron that conducts impulses away from the cell [Toggle]

Catecholamines

hormones produced in the adrenal gland, such as epinephrine and norepinephrine that exert their effect in the SANS and agents that are chemically similar to these hormones [Toggle]

Cholinergic

related to the actions of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Cholinergic effects include slowed heart rate, increased secretion, and increased activity of the gastrointestinal tract [Toggle]

Effector organ

cells or tissues that perform their functions in response to a stimulus (such as a nerve impulse); sometimes called target organs. Those receiving stimulation from the nervous system are designated by the term neuroeffector [Toggle]

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Adrenal medulla endocrine gland situated on top of each kidney, which produces and releases epinephrine (also known as adrenaline) to stimulate functions of the SANS [Toggle]	Adrenergic related to the actions of the hormone epinephrine (adrenaline); sometimes used to designate actions and responses to the sympathetic autonomic nervous system [Toggle]	Afferent neuron neuron carrying nerve impulses to the CNS (brain and spinal cord) from the periphery (other parts of the body) [Toggle]	Autonomic nervous system system of nerves that controls automatic bodily actions such as the functions of glandular tissues, the heart and smooth muscle, and involuntary movements and body functions (including secretions, pulse, and blood pressure) [Toggle]
Axon elongated protrusion of the neuron that conducts impulses away from the cell [Toggle]	Catecholamines hormones produced in the adrenal gland, such as epinephrine and norepinephrine that exert their effect in the SANS and agents that are chemically similar to these hormones [Toggle]	Cholinergic related to the actions of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Cholinergic effects include slowed heart rate, increased secretion, and increased activity of the gastrointestinal tract [Toggle]	Effector organ cells or tissues that perform their functions in response to a stimulus (such as a nerve impulse); sometimes called target organs. Those receiving stimulation from the nervous system are designated by the term neuroeffector [Toggle]