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Hypothalamic Functions
Activities and regulatory processes carried out by the hypothalamus, a region of the brain involved in homeostasis, including body temperature, hunger, and thirst regulation.
Myelin Sheath
A fatty layer that surrounds neurons, providing insulation and speeding up the transmission of electrical signals.
Neural Messages
Information transmitted through the nervous system by way of electrical and chemical signals between neurons.
Neurons
Specialized cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells through electrical and chemical signals.
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