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Unit 3 AOS1 - How does the nervous system enable psychological functioning? Flashcards

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Long Term Potentiation

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Long-lasting strengthening of synaptic connections resulting from repeated activation of a neural pathway

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Gut-Brain Axis

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Enables bi-directional communication between the brain and the ENS

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Enteric NS

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Coordinates the rhythmic muscle contractions to move material along the digestive tract, regulates gastric acid secretion and release of gut hormones, and interacts with the immune system

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