The Cognitive Deficits Caused by the Genetic Condition of _____

question 14

Short Answer

The cognitive deficits caused by the genetic condition of _____ are the most common form of inherited mental retardation.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across the synaptic gap from one neuron to another in the nervous system.

Synaptic Gap

The tiny space between neurons where neurotransmitters are released to transmit information.

Molecules

The smallest unit of a chemical compound that can exist, consisting of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

Refractory Period

A period immediately following an action (e.g., a neuron's firing or human ejaculation) during which a second action is difficult or impossible to initiate.