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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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Neuroscience

nodes of Ranvier

Biology; Neuroscience

Periodic gaps in the myelination of axons where action potentials are generated.

motor

Biology; Neuroscience

Pertaining to movement.

sensory

Biology; Neuroscience

Pertaining to sensation.

rapid eye movement (REM) sleep

Biology; Neuroscience

Phase of sleep characterized by low-voltage, high-frequency electroencephalographic activity accompanied by rapid eye movements.

cones

Biology; Neuroscience

Photoreceptors specialized for high visual acuity and the perception of color.

rods

Biology; Neuroscience

Photoreceptors specialized for operating at low light levels.

pigment epithelium

Biology; Neuroscience

Pigmented coat underlying the retina important in the normal turnover of photopigment in rods and cones.

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