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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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anterolateral pathway
Biology; Neuroscience
Ascending sensory pathway in the spinal cord and brainstem that carries information about pain and temperature to the thalamus.
anterolateral pathway (anterolateral system)
Biology; Neuroscience
Ascending sensory pathway in the spinal cord and brainstem that carries information about pain and temperature to the thalamus.
spinothalamic tract
Biology; Neuroscience
Ascending white matter tract carrying information about pain and temperature from the spinal cord to the VP nuclear complex in the thalamus; also referred to as the anterolateral tract.
synaptic vesicle recycling
Biology; Neuroscience
Asequence of budding and fusion reactions that occurs within presynaptic terminals to maintain the supply of synaptic vesicles.
locus coeruleus
Biology; Neuroscience
Asmall brainstem nucleus with widespread adrenergic cortical and descending connections; important in the governance of sleep and waking.
reflex
Biology; Neuroscience
Astereotyped (involuntary) motor response elicited by a defined stimulus.
amphetamine
Biology; Neuroscience
Asynthetically produced central nervous system stimulant with cocaine-like effects; drug abuse may lead to dependence.