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Neurotransmitter |
Neurotransmitters are endogenous chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another 'target' neuron. |
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Brain plasticity |
Changes in neural pathways and synapses which are due to changes in behavior, environment, neural processes, thinking, emotions, as well as changes resulting from bodily injury. |
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Hormones |
Hormones are chemical messengers secreted by cell or gland. These messengers are sent out from one part of the body to affect cells in other parts of the body. |
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Physiological process |
The functions of living organisms and their parts, and the physical and chemical factors and processes involved. |
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Neural transmission |
The function of a neuron is to transmit information within the nervous system.Neural transmission occurs when a neuron is activated, or fired (sends out an electrical impulse) |
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Genetic Inheritance |
Genetic traits that are inherited through bloodlines. |
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Localisation of function |
The principle that specific functions have relatively specific locations insome particular part or organ of the body |
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fMRI vs MRI |
fMRI = Functional magnetic resonance imaging MRI = Magnetic resonance imaging |
