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Term
Neuroplasticity
Definition
Brain's ability to reorganize itself.
Card 2
Term
Synaptic Pruning
Definition
Elimination of weak synaptic connections.
Card 3
Term
Action Potential
Definition
Electrical impulse in neurons.
Card 4
Term
Neurotransmitters
Definition
Chemicals transmitting signals in the brain.
Card 5
Term
Hippocampus
Definition
Region involved in memory formation.
Card 6
Term
Amygdala
Definition
Region involved in emotional processing.
Card 7
Term
Cerebral Cortex
Definition
Outer layer of the brain.
Card 8
Term
Myelin
Definition
Insulating layer around nerves.
Card 9
Term
Brainstem
Definition
Controls basic body functions.
Card 10
Term
Cerebellum
Definition
Coordinates voluntary movements.