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Biosocial Research Has Found That Abnormal Levels of the Male

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Biosocial research has found that abnormal levels of the male sex hormones or androgens produce aggressive behavior.


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Blood-Brain Barrier

The blood-brain barrier is a semi-permeable barrier of endothelial cells that prevents most substances in the blood from non-selectively crossing into the brain, protecting it from pathogens and toxins.

Myelin Sheaths

Protective covering made of fat and protein that surrounds nerve fibers, facilitating the rapid transmission of nerve impulses.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that covers and insulates nerve fibers to enhance the speed of electrical impulses.

Nodes of Ranvier

Gaps in the myelin sheath of a nerve fiber where the axon is exposed, allowing for the rapid transmission of nerve impulses through saltatory conduction.

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