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Daniela Aquino
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| thalamus | a paired gray matter structure of the diencephalon located near the center of the brain |
| Neuropeptides | signaling molecules produced by neurons that modulate nervous system activity |
| amino acids | a molecule with both an amino group (-NH2) and a carboxyl group (-COOH), serving as the fundamental building blocks of proteins |
| potassium | an essential mineral and electrolyte that the body needs to function properly, helping with muscle contractions, nerve impulses, and regulating blood pressure |
| cerebellum. | The part of the brain that assists in the maintenance of balance |
| sodium-potassium pump. | The active transport mechanism in the plasma membrane that transports sodium and potassium ions in opposite directions and at different rates |
| cell body. | the central part of a neuron containing the nucleus and organelles |
| axon. | transmit electrical nerve impulses action potentials away from the neuron's cell body to other neurons, muscles, or glands |
| catecholamines. | Dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine |
| neuropeptides. | signaling molecules produced by neurons that modulate nervous system activity |
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