Describe the Basis for Optogenetics, Including the Types of Light-Sensitive

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Essay

Describe the basis for optogenetics, including the types of light-sensitive proteins used, and how this technique offers an advantage over standard neurophysiological techniques using electrodes.

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Definitions:

Basilic

Often related to the basilic vein, which is a large vein on the upper arm that helps drain parts of the hand and forearm.

Vertebral Artery

The vertebral artery is one of the major arteries of the neck that supplies blood to the brain, particularly the posterior portion, including the cerebellum and the brainstem.

Posterior Cerebral Artery

A blood vessel that supplies blood to the occipital lobe of the brain, important for vision.

Innominate Artery

Another term for the brachiocephalic artery, which is a major blood vessel that supplies blood to the right arm and the right side of the head and neck.