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Each human has a total of about _____ genes.
Homeostasis
The self-regulating process by which biological systems maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.
Long-Term Potentiation
Long-term potentiation is a long-lasting enhancement in signal transmission between two neurons that results from stimulating them synchronously, often studied for its role in learning and memory.
Long-Term Depression
A process of synaptic plasticity where the efficacy of neuronal synapses decreases, often leading to the weakening of specific memory traces.
Glutamate Receptors
Receptors located in the nervous system that bind glutamate, the primary excitatory neurotransmitter, and mediate cellular responses.
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