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Climate Change
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in weather patterns and temperatures on Earth, often attributed to human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation,…
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Chronic Stress
Chronic Stress is a long-term and persistent stress that results from continuous exposure to stressors. Unlike acute stress, chronic stress can have negative effects…
Read termChronic inflammation
Chronic inflammation is a prolonged and sustained inflammatory response that can last weeks, months, or even years. Unlike acute inflammation, chronic inflammation can be…
Read termCholecystokinin (CCK)
Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a type of gut hormone that is released after a meal, helps digestion, and reduces appetite (Gribble & Reimann, 2016).
Read termCerebral Cortex
Cerebral Cortex is the outermost convoluted surface layer of the brain, the primary function of which is to coordinate sensory and motor information.
Read termCephalic Phase Responses (CRPs)
Innate and learned physiological reactions to sensory signals that prepare the gastrointestinal tract for the optimal processing of ingested foods (Smeets, 2010).
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