Explain the Difference Between Descriptive and Causal Hypotheses

question 42

Essay

Explain the difference between descriptive and causal hypotheses.

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Definitions:

Synapse

The junction between two neurons or between a neuron and an effector (muscle or gland).

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating nerve excitability and anxiety.

Sodium Ions

Positively charged ions (Na+) essential for various physiological processes in the body, including nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Enzyme-Linked Receptors

Transmembrane proteins with a hormone-binding site outside the cell and an enzyme site inside the cell.