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Tyramine: characteristics of this monoamine-type neurotransmitter

For the proper functioning of the body, we naturally secrete a series of substances that help pro...

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Phenylethylamine: characteristics of this neurotransmitter

When we go through specific stages of our life, our body synthesizes different types of chemical ...

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Silvio aqueduct: characteristics of this cerebral canal

Silvio's aqueduct is a conduit or channel located in a structure of our brain called the midbrain...

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The evolution of the human brain: this is how it developed in our ancestors

Our brain is one of our most complex and important organs, as well as one of the last to finish. ...

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Resting membrane potential: what it is and how it affects neurons

Neurons are the basic unit of our nervous system and, thanks to their work, it is possible to tra...

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Arcuate fasciculus of the brain: location and functions

Speech is one of the skills or abilities that has traditionally been given the most value. And al...

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Uncus: structure and functions of this part of the brain

The brain is, as we already know, one of the most important organs for our survival. The main org...

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The 3 types of corticosteroids and their effects on the body

Probably many of us have either suffered or know someone who has suffered from some type of infla...

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Mammalian immersion reflex: what it is and what it is for

It is summer and one of the greatest pleasures at this time is to immerse ourselves in the peace ...

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Muscarinic receptors: what are they and what functions do they have?

muscarinic receptors are receptors sensitive to acetylcholine that have been related to various n...

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Kainate receptors: what are they and what are their functions

Kainate receptors They are receptors found in neurons that are activated in the presence of gluta...

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Optic chiasm: what is it and what are its functions?

Vision is one of the most developed and important senses for humans. In fact, we have a cerebral ...

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