Explain and Discuss Negative Elements That Were Engendered by European

question 13

Essay

Explain and discuss negative elements that were engendered by European discovery and conquest in the Americas.

Recognize differences between the hemispheres of the brain.

Describe basic neuropsychological methods and their purposes.

Understand the role of cognitive training and environmental factors in cognitive performance.

Recognize the implications of brain damage on language production and comprehension.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another, playing a crucial role in process of communication within the nervous system.

Nissl Bodies

Rough endoplasmic reticulum and ribosomes found in neurons, involved in protein synthesis.

Axon Hillocks

The cone-shaped area of a neuron where the axon begins, playing a critical role in the initiation of nerve signals.

Telodendria

The very fine, terminal branches of a neuron's axons that help in transmitting the nerve impulse to other neurons or to the muscles.