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Fats absorbed from the small intestine are transported to the bloodstream via___________ .
Antioxidants
Substances that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals, unstable molecules that the body produces as a reaction to environmental and other pressures.
Prefrontal Cortex
Located in the front of the brain, responsible for higher thought, such as planning, goal setting, controlling impulses, and using cognitive skills and memory to solve problems.
Neuronal Communication
The process by which neurons transmit signals between themselves and to other types of cells, facilitating brain function and the regulation of bodily activities.
Executive Functioning
Refers to a set of cognitive processes that are necessary for the cognitive control of behavior, including attentional control, inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility, as well as the planning and execution of tasks.
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