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Neuroscience

Neuroscience is a branch of biology concerned with the study of the nervous system, the brain and the links between brain activities and behaviors.

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fissure

Biology; Neuroscience

A deep cleft in the brain; distinguished from sulci, which are shallower cortical infoldings.

retinoic acid (RA)

Biology; Neuroscience

A derivative of vitamin A that acts as an inducer during early brain development.

blood–brain barrier

Biology; Neuroscience

A diffusion barrier between the brain vasculature and the substance of the brain formed by tight junctions between capillary endothelial cells.

blood-brain barrier

Biology; Neuroscience

A diffusion barrier between the brain vasculature and the substance of the brain formed by tight junctions between capillary endothelial cells.

neuroblast

Biology; Neuroscience

A dividing cell, the progeny of which develop into neurons.

sympathetic nervous system

Biology; Neuroscience

A division of the visceral motor system in vertebrates comprising, for the most part, adrenergic ganglion cells located relatively far from the related end organs.

parasympathetic nervous system

Biology; Neuroscience

A division of the visceral motor system in which the effectors are cholinergic ganglion cells located near target organs.

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