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Nervous System
The nervous system, comprising the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS), is a complex network of nerves and cells transmitting…
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Neural Plasticity
Neural plasticity, or neuroplasticity, is the brain’s ability to adapt to environmental changes by reorganizing its structure, functions, or connections (Pickersgill et al., 2022).
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Neural repair refers to the process by which the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord, regenerates and repairs damaged or injured neural…
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Neuroactive compounds are substances that can affect or modulate the nervous system’s activity, influencing various brain functions such as mood, cognition, and overall brain…
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The changes the brain undergoes to accommodate the presence of a new substance or condition.
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These terms refer to the anatomy specific to the central nervous system, which involves the brain’s structures. Neuroanatomy is best understood within the context…
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