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| functional magnetic resonance imaging | a neuroimagina technique that uses a magnetic field to create images of brain structure and function |
| transcranial magnetic stimulation | a procedure in which magnetic pulses are applied to the brain of living persons with the goal of temporarily and safely deactivating a small brain region |
| electroencephalography(EEG) | a technique that records the electrical activity produced by the brain's neurons through the use of electrodes placed around the research participant's head |
| adrenal glands | produce hormones that regulate salt and water balance in the body, and are invloved in metablism, the immune system, and sexual development and function |
| autonomic nervous system | the division of the PNS that governs the internal activities of the human body, including heart rate, breathing, digestion, salivation, perspiration, urination, and sexual arousal |
| gland | a groups of cells that functions to secrete hormones |
| homeostasis | the natural balance in the body's systems |
| hormone | a chemical that moves throughout the body to help regulate emotions and behaviours |
| interneuron | the most common type of neuron, responsible for communicating among neurons |
| motor(or efferent) neuron | a neuron that transmits information to the muscles and glands |
| nerves | a bundle of interconnected neurons that fires in synchrony to carry messages |
| ovaries | the female sex glands |
| parasympathetic division of the ANS | tends to calm the body by slowing the heart and breathing and by allowing the body to recover from the activities that the sympathetic system causes |
| pituitary gland | a small pea-sized gland located near the center of the brain that is responsible for controlling the body's growth |
| reflex | an involuntary and nearly instantaneous movement in response to a stimulus |
| sensory(afferent) neuron | a neuron that carries information from the sensory receptors |
| somatic nervous system | the division of the PNS that controls the external aspects of the body, including the skeletal muscles, skin, and sense organs |
| spinal cord | the long, thin, tubular bundle of nerves and supporting cells that extends down from the brain |
| sympathetic division of the ANS | involved in preparing the body for behaviour, particularly in response to stress, by activating the organs and the glands in the endocrine system |
| testes | the male sex glands |
| testosterone | the male sex hormone |
