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The Ability to Re-Grow Neurons and Help Them Form Appropriate

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The ability to re-grow neurons and help them form appropriate connections would greatly benefit patients with spinal cord injuries. Predict what some of the obstacles might be in helping adult patients regain full function in the nervous system after damage to axons has occurred?


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Opponent-Process Theory

A psychological and neurological model that describes how opposing emotions or reactions balance out, affecting mood and addiction.

Afterimages

Visual illusions that occur after looking at an image for a prolonged period and then seeing a residual image when looking away.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time, leading to a decrease in responsiveness.

Subliminal Stimulation

The process of influencing an individual's mind and behavior by presenting stimuli below the threshold of conscious awareness.

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