Describe the Process of Communication Within the Central Nervous System

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Essay

Describe the process of communication within the central nervous system.

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Definitions:

Oxidation-reduction

Chemical reactions involving the transfer of electrons from one substance to another, affecting the oxidation state of the involved species.

Precipitation Reaction

A precipitation reaction is a chemical reaction in which soluble ions in separate solutions react to form an insoluble compound that settles out of solution as a solid precipitate.

Limiting Reactant

The limiting reactant is the substance in a chemical reaction that is completely consumed first, thereby determining the maximum amount of product that can be formed.

Wax

A diverse class of organic compounds that are malleable at slightly higher temperatures than room temperature and mainly consist of hydrocarbons.