Physiologic Reactions

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These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to physiologic reactions and their significance in response to various stimuli.

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Physiologic reaction

A response of the body to a stimulus, often involving changes in bodily systems.

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Fight or Flight Response

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival.

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Homeostasis

The process by which a constant internal environment is maintained in the body despite external changes.

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Hormonal Response

Release of hormones into the bloodstream that influence physiological reactions.

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Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses in the nervous system.