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The Stratum Corneum Is Made of Several Layers of ____________________

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The stratum corneum is made of several layers of ____________________, which in turn are made of ____________________.


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Neuronal Pruning

The process of eliminating unused or weaker neuronal connections in the brain to enhance the efficiency of neuronal transmissions.

Neurogenesis

The process by which new neurons are formed in the brain, which occurs throughout a person's life, particularly in the hippocampus and olfactory bulb.

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around the nerve fibers to increase the speed at which information travels through the nervous system.

Synapses

The junctions between neurons where the transfer of information occurs through chemical and electrical signals.

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