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the brain

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Neuron A specialized cell that transmits electrical and chemical signals in the nervous system.
Glial Cells Support cells that protect neurons, provide nutrients, and maintain homeostasis.
Action Potential A rapid electrical impulse that travels down a neuron’s axon.
Synapse The tiny gap between neurons where neurotransmitters carry signals.
Neurotransmitter Chemical messengers (like dopamine or serotonin) that transmit signals between neurons.
Cerebrum The largest part of the brain, responsible for thinking, memory, emotion, and voluntary movement.
Cerebellum Controls balance, coordination, and fine motor skills.
Brainstem Controls vital life functions like breathing, heart rate, and sleep.
Limbic System A group of structures involved in emotion, motivation, and memory.
Hippocampus Important for forming new memories and learning.
Amygdala Processes emotions, especially fear and aggression.
Thalamus The brain’s relay station that sends sensory information to the cortex.
Hypothalamus Regulates body temperature, hunger, thirst, and hormones.
Cerebral Cortex The outer layer of the brain responsible for higher thinking.
Parietal Lobe Processes touch, temperature, and spatial awareness.
Temporal Lobe Involved in hearing, language, and memory.
Occipital Lobe Processes visual information.
Neuroplasticity The brain’s ability to change and adapt based on experience.
EEG (Electroencephalogram) A test that records electrical activity in the brain.
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