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A person suffering from ________ can see distant objects more clearly than those that are close.
Inhibitory Postsynaptic Potentials
Negative changes in the membrane potential of a postsynaptic neuron, making it less likely to generate an action potential, hence inhibiting the neuron.
Central Nervous System
Comprising the brain and spinal cord, it processes information and is the primary control center for the body.
Hormones
Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands, these compounds regulate various physiological functions and behaviors.
Neurotransmitters
Chemical messengers in the body that transmit signals from nerve cells to target cells.
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