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Myelin Loss
The deterioration or destruction of the myelin sheath surrounding nerve fibers, often leading to neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis.
Plaque
Deposits of fatty substances, cholesterol, cellular waste products, calcium, and fibrin in the inner lining of an artery, which can lead to cardiovascular disease.
Domino Effect
A chain reaction where a small change causes a similar change nearby, leading to a sequence of events with potentially large impacts.
Absolutely Refractory Period
A phase immediately following the firing of a nerve in which the neuron is unable to fire again, ensuring the unidirectional flow of nerve impulses.
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