The Biological Approach

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The particular set of genes that a person posses
Genotype
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The characteristics of an individual determined by both genes and the environment
Phenotype
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Make up chromosomes and consist of DNA
Genes
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Consists of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system
Nervous system
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consists of the brain and spinal cord
Central nervous system
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Sends information from the CNS from the outside world
Peripheral Nervous system
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Transmits information to and from internal organs. Operates involuntarily
Autonomic nervous system
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Transmits information from receptor cells in the sense organs to the CNS.
Somatic nervous system
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A hormone produced by the adrenal glands which is part of the bodies immediate stress response system
Adrenaline
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Nerve cells that process and and transmit messages through electrical and chemical signals
Neuron
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These carry messages from the PNS to the CNS
Sensory neurons
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These connect the sensory neurons to the motor neurons
Relay neurons
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The characteristics of an individual determined by both genes and the environment

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Make up chromosomes and consist of DNA

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Consists of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system

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consists of the brain and spinal cord

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