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Mood can be defined as a temporary state of mind or feeling. It is also defined as a conscious state of mind or predominant…
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Myelin
Myelin is a protective, fatty substance that wraps around and insulates nerve fibers, also known as axons, in the nervous system. This insulation, resembling…
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Natural killer (NK) cells are white blood cells that are crucial components of the innate immune system. They are known for their ability to…
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Factors influenced by dietary intake that are associated with unhealthy psychological functioning include fatigue, depressive feelings and thoughts, stress, distress, nervousness, anhedonia (inability to…
Read termNervous System
The nervous system, comprising the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS), is a complex network of nerves and cells transmitting…
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Neural plasticity, or neuroplasticity, is the brain’s ability to adapt to environmental changes by reorganizing its structure, functions, or connections (Pickersgill et al., 2022).
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