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A key advantage of the Stanford-Binet intelligence test over the WAIS is that the Stanford-Binet provides scores on 11subtests that measure different abilities rather than simply a global IQ score.
Substance P
A neuropeptide involved in the transmission of pain and other sensory information in the nervous system.
Capsaicin
A chemical compound found in chili peppers that is responsible for their pungent flavor and spicy heat, also used therapeutically for its pain-relieving properties.
Vestibular System
A complex system located within the inner ear that helps maintain balance and spatial orientation.
Weightlessness
The condition experienced in free-fall, where an object or person is not subjected to perceivable gravitational force.
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