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Anatomy
The structure of the human body and the organs and systems that comprise it.
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adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH)
Anatomy; Brain
This stress-related substance is produced by the pituitary gland. It’s released into your system when you experience injury, emotion, pain, infections or other trauma.
hippocampus
Anatomy; Brain
A part of the limbic system crucial for creating and accessing long-term memories.
sensory cortex
Anatomy; Brain
Any part of the brain that receives messages from a sense organ (like the eyes, nose, tongue, or ears) or messages of touch and temperature from anywhere in the body.
neuron parts
Anatomy; Brain
A neuron has three main parts. The nucleus is the center of the cell. The axon sends messages to other neurons. The dendrites receive messages from other neurons.
limbic region
Anatomy; Brain
The limbic area of your brain has many parts. They are important to your memory, emotions, smell, and hunger. They also help determine how you respond to danger.
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