Ciencias Naturales SAT - Neurología y Bioquímica Sanguínea
Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la neurología y la bioquímica sanguínea, como "leptina", "ghrelina", etc., que necesitarás para superar tus SATs.
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a cell that is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses between the brain and the rest of the body
neurona
the tissue in the central nervous system composed of myelinated nerve fibers
sustancia blanca, materia blanca
a comprehensive map or diagram that depicts the complete set of neural connections within a nervous system
conectoma, mapa de conexiones neuronales
relating to the part of the nervous system that promotes relaxation and digestion in the body
parasimpático
relating to bodily functions that occur automatically, without conscious effort or control
autónomo, vegetativo
a curved structure in the brain responsible for memory formation, learning, and spatial navigationa curved structure in the brain responsible for memory formation, learning, and spatial navigation
hipocampo, estructura hipocampal
the outer layer of neural tissue in the parietal lobe involved in sensory processing and spatial awareness
corteza parietal, córtex parietal
a chemical substance that transmits messages from a neuron to another one or to a muscle
neurotransmisor
the process by which new neurons are generated in the brain, occurring primarily during prenatal development but also continuing into adulthood in certain brain regions
neurogénesis, generación de neuronas
a mental condition that is not caused by organic disease in which one is constantly anxious, worried, and stressed
neurosis
a scientist who studies the structure, function, and disorders of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord
neurocientífico, especialista en neurociencia
a neurological phenomenon where stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway
sinestesia, sinestesia
a physical perception caused by an outside stimulus or something being in touch with the body
sensibilidad
the temporary storage of information that is currently being used or actively processed by the brain, typically for a few seconds to a few minutes
memoria a corto plazo, memoria inmediata
the branch of medicine and physiology dealing with the endocrine system that controls the hormones in one's body
endocrinología
a hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles and promotes restful sleep
melatonina, hormona del sueño
a hormone produced mainly by the stomach that stimulates appetite and regulates hunger
ghrelina, hormona del hambre
a hormone produced primarily by fat cells that helps regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger and promoting feelings of fullness
leptina, hormona de la saciedad
a hormone primarily responsible for female reproductive development and regulation
estrógeno
a neurotransmitter primarily found in the brain and gastrointestinal tract that plays a key role in mood regulation, appetite, sleep, and various physiological functions
serotonina, 5-hidroxitriptamina (5-HT)
a hormone and neurotransmitter that regulates the body's stress response
noradrenalina, norepinefrina
a compound released by cells in response to injury, allergy, or immune reactions, causing inflammation, itching, and other allergy symptoms
histamina
a biochemical assembly that transports fats in the bloodstream, composed of proteins and lipids
lipoproteína, proteína lipídica
a junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter
sinapsis, unión sináptica
a biological indicator found in blood that can be measured and evaluated to indicate a particular physiological or pathological condition, or the response to treatment
biomarcador, marcador biológico
a medical condition characterized by an excess of acid in the blood and body tissues, resulting in a lower pH than normal
acidosis, acidemia
a medical condition characterized by an excess of base or alkali in the blood and body tissues, resulting in a higher pH than normal
alcalosis, alcalemia
a protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells
hemoglobina, globina
a small protein that regulates immune responses and cell communication in the human body
citoquina, proteína de señalización celular
having the ability to restrain, limit, or suppress activity or function
inhibitorio, inhibidor
