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What Is an Ion and How Is It Useful

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What is an ion and how is it useful?


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Postsynaptic Membrane

Membrane on the transmitter, or input, side of a synapse.

Enriched Environment

An enriched environment refers to settings that provide increased sensory, cognitive, and physical stimulation to promote improved neurological and behavioral outcomes.

Neurons

Specialized cells transmitting nerve impulses; the basic building blocks of the nervous system.

Astrocytes

Star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord, crucial for the repair and scarring process of the central nervous system.

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