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The Strength of an Action Potential Is Proportional to the Amount

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The strength of an action potential is proportional to the amount of stimulation received by the neuron.


Definitions:

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a serotonin-derived hormone, which affects the modulation of wake/sleep patterns.

Adrenal Gland

A pair of endocrine glands located above the kidneys that produce a variety of hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, which help control stress responses, metabolism, and blood pressure.

Pituitary Gland

A small endocrine gland at the base of the brain that releases many hormones and regulates other endocrine glands.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals in the nervous system that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.

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