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Central nervous system<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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The brain and spinal cord<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Autonomic nervous system<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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A self-regulating system that regulates internal organs and glands and is involved in the stress response<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Cerebrum<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Largest part of the brain, which has an outer layer called the cerebral cortex , responsible for most higher brain functions. It has two hemispheres, each having four lobes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Corpus callosum<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Connects the two hemispheres of the brain<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Cerebellum<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Part of the brain associated with balance, coordination and fine motor movements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Limbic system<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Contains the hippocampus, amygdala and hypothalamus that are involved in emotion, motivation, learning and memory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Amygdala<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Found within the limbic system, it processes information related to fear, stress and emotion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Hypothalamus<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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It maintains homeostasis, regulates hunger, thirst, controls the sleep-wake cycle sexual behaviour and is plays a major role in the stress response<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Sympathetic adrenal medullary response<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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The body’s immediate reaction to stress, controlled by the sympathetic nervous system and involves the adrenal medulla to secrete adrenaline and nor-adrenaline during the fight or flight response.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Endocrine system<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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A network of glands that produce hormones. The pituitary and adrenal glands are involved in the tress response and the pancreas in diabetes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Hypothalamic pituitary adrenal pathway<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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The slower stress pathway that involves the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland and the adrenal cortex which secretes cortisol to help manage longer terms stress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Cardiovascular system<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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The heart, arteries and veins that transport oxygen and nutrients around the body.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Blood pressure<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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The pressure of blood on the walls of arteries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Atherosclerosis<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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The build up of fatty deposits (plaques)on the walls of arteries that reduces the internal; diameter of the artery, restricting blood flow and contributed to cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Arteriosclerosis<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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An aging process whereby the arteries become less flexible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Heart attack<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Occurs when the blood supply to a part of the heart muscle has been blocked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Angina<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Chest pain cause by reduced blood supply to the heart muscle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Stroke<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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the blood supply within the brain in compromised by a blockage due to a clot or less commonly there is haemorrhage. Both results in death of brain cells and cause some type of loss of function depending where within the brain that the stroke occurs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Transient ischemic attack<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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A temporary blockage to the blood supply in the brain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Upper respiratory system<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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The nose, mouth and throat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Lower respiratory system<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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The trachea, bronchi, alveoli and lungs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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A progressive lungs disease that causes breathing difficulty, mucus production, breathlessness and fatigue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Erythrocytes<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Red blood cells that carry oxygen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Leukocytes<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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White blood cells that are part of the immune system<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Innate immune system<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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The body’s first line of defence against pathogens, includes the skin, lymphatic system, mucosal membranes in the mouth nose, airways, gastro-intestinal tract, reproductive system and specific leukocytes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Adaptive immune system<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Creates immunity after exposure to specific pathogens<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Neutrophils<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Fast acting cells that surround and ingest pathogens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Macrophages<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Engulf pathogens and through phagocytosis and signal other immune responses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Natural killer cells<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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cells that destroy virus infected cells and cancerous cells through the release of chemicals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Antibodies<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Recognise and attack specific pathogens<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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T-Helper cells<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Help to coordinate the immune response and send messages to other immune cells by indicating the location of pathogens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Primary cancer<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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The original site where the cancer first developed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n
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Secondary cancer<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Type 1 diabetes<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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The pancreas does not produce insulin, thought to be due to the immune system attacking cells within the pancreas. An individual will be dependent on insulin to metabolise glucose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n