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Zoobrat's chapter 4

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autoregulation control of homeostatsis by alteration of tissue or function
body/mind the interaction between thought and physiology, connected to limbic system, hypothalmic influence of the ans, and the endocrine system
centering ability to focus on specific circumstance by screening sensation
cognitive awareness with perception, judgement,
ENDORPHINS Mood elevating, enhancing, euphoric. The more present, the happier you are! Natural pain killers.
NOREPINEPHRINE Excitatory, feel happy, alert, motivated. Anti-depressant, appetite control, energy, sexual arousal.
DOPAMINE Feelings of bliss and pleasure, euphoric, appetite control, controlled motor movements, feel focused.
ACETYLCHOLINE Alertness, memory, sexual performance, appetite control, release of growth hormone
PHENYLETHYLMINE (PEA) Feelings of bliss, involved in feelings of infatuation (high levels found in chocolate)
ENKEPHALINS Restrict transmission of pain, reduce craving, reduce depression
GABA (Gamma Amino Butyric Acid) Found throughout central nervous system, anti-stress, anti-anxiety, anti-panic, anti-pain; Feel calm, maintain control, focus
SEROTONIN Promotes and improves sleep, improves self esteem, relieves depression, diminishes craving, prevents agitated depression and worrying
MELATONIN "Rest and recuperation" and "anti-aging" hormone. Regulates body clock
OXYTOCIN Stimulated by Dopamine. Promotes sexual arousal, feelings of emotional attachment, desire to cuddle
Epinephrine/adrenaline/norepinephrine/noradrenaline (used interchangeably) flight or fight response; (massage can regulate hormone levels)
GROWTH HORMONE promotes cell division and in adults may assist in tissue repair and regeneration; needed for healing (most active during sleep)
CORTISOL stress hormone of the adrenal gland; increases level P substance; increased levels contribute to stress related disease and symptoms
NEUROENDOCRINE CHEMICALS transmitters of the endocrine systems
Neurotransmitter neuroendocrine chemical in the nerve synapse
HORMONE neuroendocrine chemical in the bloodsream
MECHANICAL METHODS primarily influence muscle tone (application of force by tension, bending compression)
REFLEXIVE METHODS influence motor tone
GENERAL ADAPTATION SYNDROME 3 stages: alarm reaction (fight or flight); resistance reaction; exhaustion reaction
Entrainment coordination of body rhythms (set by heart and thalmus in the body)
ALTERED STATE OF CONSCIOUSNESS state of awareness differing from normal awareness of conscious person(ie: yoga, tai chi)
TOUGHENING (HARDENING) repeated planned exposure to stimuli designed to teach the body to use sympathetic stress responses
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