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In Which of the Following Pairings Are the Terms Closely

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In which of the following pairings are the terms closely related?


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Excitatory Signals

Neural impulses that increase the likelihood of a neuron firing and transmitting its message to another neuron.

Inhibitory Signals

Chemical or electrical signals that decrease the likelihood of a neuron firing, thus reducing the activity of neural circuits.

Neuron

Nerve cell that characteristically has three parts: dendrites, cell body, and an axon.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

A condition caused by compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel of the wrist, leading to pain, tingling, and numbness in the hand.

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