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In a study of eighth graders, ___________ was more strongly correlated with school performance than ___________ was.


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Neurotransmitter Molecules

Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another target neuron.

Sending Neuron

A neuron that transmits a chemical or electrical signal to another neuron across a synapse during neurotransmission.

Excitatory Signals

Neural impulses that increase the likelihood of a neuron firing, leading to an action.

Action Potential

A short-lasting event in which the electrical membrane potential of a cell rapidly rises and falls, allowing neurons to transmit signals over distances.

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