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Ambient Odor
An odor one is not consciously aware of.
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Allostasis
The process by which the body responds to stressors in order to regain homeostasis.
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As introduced in the DSPR, alliesthesia is the concept that any stimulus capable of supporting our homeostasis will be perceived as pleasant, while any…
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An afferent systems consists of neurons and neurotransmitters that transmit signals from various body parts (e.g., eyes, skin, joints, muscles, and visceral organs) to…
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The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a subdivision of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) that regulates the body’s vital functions, such as blood pressure,…
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The basal ganglia is a part of the brain comprising multiple structures that primarily modulate motor tone and involuntary motor movement. Damage to this…
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