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Biopsychology
Branch of psychology that studies the interaction of biology, behavior & mental process.
Neurons
Communication in the nervous system. nerve cells that recieve/transmit info.
Glial Cells
Supports, nourishes, protects neurons & removes waste.
Soma
Cell Body
Dendrites
Branching fibers that revieve incoming messages.
Plasticity
System's ability to adapt or change as the result of experience.
Axon
Conducts information from soma to terminal button.
Myelin Sheath
Increases speed in signal travel.
Terminal Button
End of message-sending neuron.
Synapse
The microscopic gap that serves as a communications link between neurons.