Discuss the Risks Associated with Overconsumption of Protein

question 64

Essay

Discuss the risks associated with overconsumption of protein.

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Definitions:

Glutamate

An amino acid that acts as a key neurotransmitter in the brain, involved in learning, memory, and the regulation of the nervous system.

Consolidation

Process of stabilizing a memory trace after learning.

Memory Trace

A memory trace is a theoretical concept for the physical and biochemical change that takes place in the brain to store a memory, enabling recall and recognition of past experiences.

Synaptic Effectiveness

Synaptic effectiveness refers to the efficiency with which neurotransmitters are released from one neuron and activate receptors on another, influencing the strength of the synaptic connection.