Define the Following Terms

question 1

Short Answer

Define the following terms
-maturation effect

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Definitions:

Glycine

The smallest and simplest amino acid, important in the synthesis of proteins and other metabolic functions.

Enkephalins

Peptides in the brain that bind to opiate receptors, acting as natural painkillers and also involved in various bodily functions.

Presynaptic Inhibition

Presynaptic Inhibition is a mechanism where the release of neurotransmitters from a neuron is decreased, modulating neural activity and preventing overstimulation.

Pain Signals

Neural transmissions that convey the sensation of pain from the peripheral nervous system to the central nervous system.