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Which Area of the Brain Has Been Found to React

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Which area of the brain has been found to react to the stress differently depending on the amount of social support an individuals has?


Definitions:

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment and transmit signals to the central nervous system.

Perception

The process by which sensory information is interpreted and organized to understand the environment.

Sensory Nerve Endings

Specialized endings of sensory neurons designed to detect stimuli from the environment, such as temperature, pressure, and pain.

Free Nerve Endings

Sensory nerve fibers that terminate loosely in the tissue and are involved in sensing pain, temperature, and touch.

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