How Did President John F

question 55

Essay

How did President John F. Kennedy try to contain communism abroad and pursue civil rights and other social programs at home?

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Definitions:

Chemical Messengers

substances, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, that are released by cells to communicate with other cells, affecting various bodily functions.

Adaptability

The ability of an organism to adjust to changes in its environment or to new situations.

Resting Potential

The electrical charge of a neuron when it is not active, providing the cell with a ready state from which it can activate.

Reuptake

A process by which neurotransmitters are absorbed back into the nerve cell after being released into the synaptic cleft.