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Because buoys and pressure recorders are so useful in warning in the event of a global tsunami, a relatively complete network of them has been placed around the world.
Carbon-monoxide Poisoning
A toxic condition that occurs from inhaling carbon monoxide gas, which can prevent the blood from carrying oxygen to cells, tissues, and organs.
Centre-surround
A principle often used in neurophysiology and vision science, describing how certain neurons in the visual system have receptive fields with a center region that responds one way (e.g., to light) and a surround region that responds in the opposite way.
Receptive Field
The specific physical area within the sensory space (such as visual or auditory) that can elicit a response from a sensory neuron when stimulated.
Visual Cell
A type of cell in the retina that responds to light, aiding in the process of vision.
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