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The decision making within a neural network involves a neuron reaching its trigger point when
Reserve Capacity
Ability of body organs and systems to put forth 4 to 10 times as much effort as usual under acute stress; also called organ reserve.
Survival Curve
A curve on a graph showing the percentage of people or animals alive at various ages.
Mortality Rates
The measure of the number of deaths in a particular population, scaled to the size of that population, per unit of time.
Executive Functioning
A set of cognitive processes that includes working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control, essential for planning, decision-making, and problem-solving.
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