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Brain

That part of the central nervous system inside our heads that controls all our perceptions, thoughts, feelings and voluntary movements.

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gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA)

Anatomy; Brain

A neurotransmitter that inhibits synapse action, which can be important if your brain is overreacting to a stimulus.

endorphins

Anatomy; Brain

A family of neuro-transmitters. There are several different kinds (sometimes called an opioid) that helps to ease pain and cause sleepiness.

pyramidal cells

Anatomy; Brain

Pyramid shaped cells of the cerebral cortex and hippocampus with long connections to other neurons of the cortex and other brain regions.

oxytocin

Anatomy; Brain

A peptide also known as the "commitment molcule." It is released during sex and pregnancy and influences "unlearning" and pair bonding.

somatosensory cortex

Anatomy; Brain

An area of the sensory cortex in the parietal lobes that receives messages of touch, temperature, and certain other bodily sensations.

suprachiasmatic nucleus

Anatomy; Brain

The area of the hypothalamus that controls circadian rhythms (day and night cycles and the biological clock) and reproduction cycles.

frontal lobe

Anatomy; Brain

The top, front regions of each of the cerebral hemispheres. They are used for reasoning, emotions, judgment, and voluntary movement.

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