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Vetenskap ACT - Neurologi och blodbiokemi

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord relaterade till neurologi och blodbiokemi, som "leptin", "ghrelin", "synaps" etc. som hjälper dig att klara dina ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for Science
neurogenesis

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

neurogenes

neurogenes

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synesthesia

a neurological phenomenon where stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway

synestesi

synestesi

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sensation

a physical perception caused by an outside stimulus or something being in touch with the body

känsla

känsla

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neuron

a cell that is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses between the brain and the rest of the body

neuron

neuron

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white matter

the tissue in the central nervous system composed of myelinated nerve fibers

vit substans

vit substans

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parietal cortex

the outer layer of neural tissue in the parietal lobe involved in sensory processing and spatial awareness

parietalcortex

parietalcortex

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short-term memory

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

korttidsminne

korttidsminne

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neurotransmitter

a chemical substance that transmits messages from a neuron to another one or to a muscle

neurotransmittor

neurotransmittor

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hippocampus

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

hippocampus

hippocampus

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neuroscientist

a scientist who studies the structure, function, and disorders of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord

neurovetare

neurovetare

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synapse

a junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter

synaps

synaps

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connectome

a comprehensive map or diagram that depicts the complete set of neural connections within a nervous system

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connectom

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parasympathetic

relating to the part of the nervous system that promotes relaxation and digestion in the body

parasympatisk

parasympatisk

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neurosis

a mental condition that is not caused by organic disease in which one is constantly anxious, worried, and stressed

neuros

neuros

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autonomic

relating to bodily functions that occur automatically, without conscious effort or control

autonom

autonom

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endocrinology

the branch of medicine and physiology dealing with the endocrine system that controls the hormones in one's body

endokrinologi

endokrinologi

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melatonin

a hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles and promotes restful sleep

melatonin

melatonin

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ghrelin

a hormone produced mainly by the stomach that stimulates appetite and regulates hunger

ghrelin

ghrelin

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leptin

a hormone produced primarily by fat cells that helps regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger and promoting feelings of fullness

leptin

leptin

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estrogen

a hormone primarily responsible for female reproductive development and regulation

östrogen

östrogen

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serotonin

a neurotransmitter primarily found in the brain and gastrointestinal tract that plays a key role in mood regulation, appetite, sleep, and various physiological functions

serotonin

serotonin

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norepinephrine

a hormone and neurotransmitter that regulates the body's stress response

norepinefrin

norepinefrin

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histamine

a compound released by cells in response to injury, allergy, or immune reactions, causing inflammation, itching, and other allergy symptoms

histamin

histamin

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lipoprotein

a biochemical assembly that transports fats in the bloodstream, composed of proteins and lipids

lipoprotein

lipoprotein

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biomarker

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

biomarkör

biomarkör

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amino acid

any organic compound that creates the basic structure of proteins

aminosyra

aminosyra

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acidosis

a medical condition characterized by an excess of acid in the blood and body tissues, resulting in a lower pH than normal

acidose

acidose

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alkalosis

a medical condition characterized by an excess of base or alkali in the blood and body tissues, resulting in a higher pH than normal

alkalos

alkalos

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inhibitory

having the ability to restrain, limit, or suppress activity or function

inhiberande

inhiberande

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hemoglobin

a protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells

hemoglobin

hemoglobin

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cytokine

a small protein that regulates immune responses and cell communication in the human body

cytokin

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