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Amygdala
The amygdala is a small, almond-shaped region deep within the brain that plays a central role in processing emotions, particularly fear and anxiety. It…
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Allostasis
Allostasis is the process by which the body responds to stressors in order to regain homeostasis. This stress response involves coordinated changes across the…
Read termAfferent vagus nerve
Afferent vagus nerve are the sensory neurons that carry information from various parts of the body organs (such as the gut) and transmit it…
Read termAfferent Nerves
Afferent nerves or sensory nerve fibers carry signals from various body parts (e.g., the eye, skin, joints, muscles, and visceral organs) toward the central…
Read termAfferent Signaling
Afferent signaling refers to transmitting sensory information from the body’s organs (such as the gut, heart, and liver) to the brain and spinal cord.…
Read termAntibiotics-induced microbiota depletion (AIMD)
Antibiotics Induced microbiota depletion (AIMD) refers to the administration of one or more antibiotics that deplete the microbiota and disrupt the microbial balance, including…
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