The Cerebral Arterial Circle (Circle of Willis) Is an Arterial

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True/False

The cerebral arterial circle (circle of Willis) is an arterial anastomosis.

Explain the physiological responses to changes in neural activity, such as changes in voltage at receptor sites or the impact of dehydration on sodium levels.

Understand the mechanisms behind drug actions as agonists or antagonists in the nervous system.

Identify the processes involved in neural development, including synaptic pruning and the formation of new synapses.

Recognize the physiological and psychological effects of imbalances or alterations in neurotransmitter systems.

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