Neurobioloogias sönade seletus, ingl keelne
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EPINEPHRINE (SEE ADRENALINE)
ESTROGENS – A group of sex hormones* more abundant in females than males. The
brain contains numerous oestrogen receptors which is consistent with a hypothesis
that estrogens play a neuroprotective role.
EXCITATION – An influence of one neurone on another which facilitates an action
potential.
EXCITATORY POSTSYNAPTIC POTENTIAL (EPSP) – A change in local potential
occurring at the synapse which depolarizes the postsynaptic membrane and works
towards producing an action potential in the postsynaptic cell.
FOREBRAIN – The largest division of the brain which includes the cerebral cortex*
and the basal ganglia*. It is implicated in the higher brain functions.
FREE RADICALS – Atoms or groups of atoms with unpaired electron which display
extraordinary activity in their interactions with matter. They have damaging effects on
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