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What Are the Two Categories of Gain- Of- Function Mutations

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What are the two categories of gain- of- function mutations?


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Social Trigger

An environmental or interpersonal stimulus that influences one's emotional state or behavior.

Reuptake

A process in neurotransmission where neurotransmitters released into the synaptic gap are reabsorbed back into the pre-synaptic neuron, affecting the intensity and duration of neurotransmission.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons or a neuron and a muscle cell where electrical or chemical signals are transmitted across the gap.

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another, playing key roles in brain function and mood regulation.

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