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Which neurotransmitter is responsible for regulating various cognitive, emotional, and motor processes?
Which neurotransmitter is mainly associated with emotional well-being and happiness?
Which gland is located in the sella turcica?
Which of the following neurotransmitters has a calming and relaxing effect on the nervous system?
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What type of glands expel liquids or substances to the exterior of the body?
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What neurotransmitter imbalance is associated with diseases such as schizophrenia and Parkinson's?
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Study Notes
The Nervous System
- The nervous system is a complex network of cells called neurons that transmit electrical and chemical signals to regulate various functions of the body and human behavior, including muscle control.
Neurotransmitters
- Dopamine is a key neurotransmitter in the brain that regulates cognitive, emotional, and motor processes, and an imbalance is associated with diseases such as schizophrenia and Parkinson's.
- Serotonin is found in different areas of the central nervous system, related to wellbeing and happiness.
- Norepinephrine is responsible for regulating attention and alertness.
- GABA has a calming and relaxing effect on the nervous system.
- Acetylcholine is the most common neurotransmitter in the body, present in both the central and peripheral nervous systems.
- Endorphins are neurotransmitters that play an important role.
Exocrine Glands
- Exocrine glands secrete liquids or substances outside the body.
- Examples of exocrine glands include sweat glands, lacrimal glands, and sebaceous glands.
Endocrine Glands
- Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
- Examples of endocrine glands include the adrenal glands, thyroid gland, hypothalamus, and mucosa of the stomach and intestines.
Hypothalamus
- The hypothalamus is located at the base of the brain, below the sphenoid bone, and is connected to the thalamus by the infundibular stalk.
Pituitary Gland
- The pituitary gland is located in the Turkish saddle.
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Exploremos el sistema nervioso, compuesto por neuronas y neurotransmisores, que regulan funciones corporales y conducta humana. Aprende sobre la dopamina, serotonina y su relación con enfermedades.
