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When Food Is Chewed and Mixed with Saliva in Preparation

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When food is chewed and mixed with saliva in preparation for swallowing, what is the resulting substance called?


Definitions:

Amygdala

A key structure within the brain associated with processing emotions, including fear and pleasure.

Emotional Events

Incidents or situations that elicit strong emotional responses, such as joy, anger, fear, or sadness.

Long-Term Potentiation

A long-lasting increase in signal transmission between two neurons that results from stimulating them synchronously.

Synaptic Basis

The fundamental role of synapses in transmitting signals between neurons in the nervous system.

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