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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…
Read termNeuroactive Compounds
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…
Read termNeuroadaptive/Neural Adaptation
The changes the brain undergoes to accommodate the presence of a new substance or condition.
Read termNeuroanatomy/Neuroanatomical
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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