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A Series of Nodular Lesions on an Arm That Fill

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A series of nodular lesions on an arm that fill with pus and ulcerate through the skin is characteristic of infection with the fungus

Understand the concepts of implicit and explicit memory and how they develop.
Recognize the use of different types of memory (working, long-term) in everyday contexts.
Identify cognitive characteristics in infants that predict intelligence in later childhood.
Understand the principles of object permanence and how it is tested in infants.

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Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder characterized by muscular weakness and fatigue, as the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own neuromuscular junctions.

Acetylcholine Agonist

A substance that mimics the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in muscle activation and memory, by binding to acetylcholine receptors.

Physostigmine

A naturally occurring cholinesterase inhibitor used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis and as an antidote to anticholinergic poisoning.

Black Widow Spider

A venomous spider identified by the red hourglass shape on its abdomen, known for neurotoxic venom that can cause significant pain and medical symptoms in humans.

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