The Brain Circuitry Involved in Eating Is Also Active in a Variety

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The brain circuitry involved in eating is also active in a variety of motivational situations.

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Definitions:

Axons

The long, slender projections of a neuron that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body to other neurons, muscles, or glands.

Interneurons

Neurons located in the central nervous system that process and relay information between sensory neurons and motor neurons.

Endorphins

Substances produced by the body that bind to brain receptors to diminish the sensation of pain and induce a state of intense happiness.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and controlling most functions of the body and mind.