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What Is Phenylketonuria (PKU)? by What Mechanism Does PKU Harm

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What is phenylketonuria (PKU)? By what mechanism does PKU harm development if untreated? What kind of treatment is used to reduce the effects of PKU on development?


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Influenced By Drugs

Refers to the alterations in thoughts, behaviors, or physiological processes caused by the consumption of pharmaceutical or recreational substances.

Human Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the human brain involved in higher functions such as thought, memory, and consciousness.

Synapses

The junctions between neurons that allow them to communicate with each other through electrical or chemical signals.

Santiago Ramón y Cajal

A Spanish neuroscientist known for his pioneering work in neuroanatomy, specifically his detailed drawings of neurons.

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