Physiology Terms

adjective expressed in a sudden and brief manner

• The doctor explained the process of ejaculatory dysfunction to the patient.
• He was embarrassed to talk about his ejaculatory problems with his friends.
• I can't believe he made a joke about ejaculatory issues, that's so inappropriate.
• The sudden burst of laughter was like an ejaculatory response to the comedian's joke.

noun tension or unease

• The surgeon's steady hands calmed the patient's nerves before the operation.
• I always get nerves before a big presentation at work.
• My nerves were shot after that scary movie.
• His nerves of steel helped him remain calm during the crisis.

noun a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ

• The process of hormone secretion is controlled by various glands in the endocrine system.
• Did you know that excessive stress can affect the secretion of certain chemicals in your body?
• I heard that some plants have a cool way of attracting insects through their sticky secretion.
• Her laughter was like the sweet secretion of joy that spread happiness all around.

noun a long, slender projection of a nerve cell that conducts electrical impulses away from the cell body

• The axon is a long, slender projection of a nerve cell that conducts electrical impulses away from the cell body.
• The axon is like the long tail of a nerve cell that sends messages to other cells.
• That nerve cell's axon is like its own personal hotline to other cells.
• Think of the axon as the messenger of the nerve cell, delivering important signals throughout the body.

noun the integumentary system is the organ system that protects the body from various kinds of damage, such as loss of water or abrasion from outside

adjective relating to the integument, which is the natural covering of an organism or an organ

• The integumentary system is composed of the skin, hair, nails, and glands.
• My integumentary system is acting up, I think I need to see a dermatologist.
• I've been using this new skincare product and it's really helping my integumentary situation.
• The integumentary system acts as a protective barrier for the body, like a suit of armor.

noun A peripheral nervous system refers to the part of the nervous system that is outside the central nervous system, including the nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body.

• The peripheral nervous system consists of all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.
• If you injure a nerve in your arm, it could affect your peripheral nervous system.
• I heard that car accidents can mess up your peripheral nervous system.
• In times of stress, it feels like my peripheral nervous system is on high alert.

noun a hormone that is produced by the adrenal gland

adjective relating to or near the kidneys

• The adrenal glands produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol.
• I feel like my adrenals are working overtime with all this stress.
• I need to chill out, my adrenals are on overdrive.
• His adrenaline was pumping as he prepared for the big game.

adverb relating to or resembling the effect of adrenaline or other substances that mimic the actions of the sympathetic nervous system

• The medication works adrenergically to increase heart rate and blood pressure.
• When you're feeling anxious, your body reacts adrenergically by releasing adrenaline.
• I heard that energy drinks can really get you going adrenergically.
• His speech was delivered adrenergically, with passion and intensity.