Explain How Ordinary Foods,herbal Remedies,and Recreational Drugs Can Influence the Availability

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Essay

Explain how ordinary foods,herbal remedies,and recreational drugs can influence the availability of neurotransmitters in the brain.Describe the indirect path between "the dinner plate" and the brain in the case of tryptophan,including the complex involvement of carbohydrates and proteins.

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Definitions:

Epidermal

Relating to the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, which provides a barrier against environmental damage.

Afterbirth

The placenta and fetal membranes expelled from the uterus following the birth of a baby.

Placental Stage

The third and final stage of childbirth where the placenta is delivered.

Trophoblast

The outer layer of a blastocyst, providing nutrients to the embryo and developing into a large part of the placenta.