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question 17

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Information needs to be accessible to everyone.

Identify disorders related to dysfunctions in neurotransmitter levels or neuron structure.

Understand the impact of myelin sheath in neuron functioning and related disorders.

Explain the all-or-nothing principle and how neurons transmit signals.

Understand the hormonal regulation of the body's fluid and electrolyte balance.

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Definitions:

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger, thereby governing fat storage in the body.

Learned Associations

Connections developed between stimuli or between behaviors and their consequences, which are formed through experience.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls an extensive range of bodily functions, including hormone secretion, temperature regulation, and hunger control.

Caloric Intake

The total amount of calories consumed through food and beverages within a certain period, crucial for managing weight and nutritional health.