Neuroscience

Neuroscience

Neuroscience is a branch of biology concerned with the study of the nervous system, the brain and the links between brain activities and behaviors.

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Circadian rhythms

Biology; Neuroscience

Variations in physiological functions that occur on a daily basis.

Photopic vision

Biology; Neuroscience

Vision at high light levels that is mediated entirely by cones.

Scotopic vision

Biology; Neuroscience

Vision in dim light, where the rods are the operative receptors.

G-protein-coupled receptors (metabotropic receptors)

Biology; Neuroscience

A large family of neurotransmitter or hormone receptors, characterised by seven transmembrane domains; the binding of these receptors by agonists leads to the activation of intracellular G-proteins.

A large family of neurotransmitter or hormone receptors, characterised by seven transmembrane domains; the binding of these receptors by agonists leads to the activation of intracellular G-proteins. ...

Dorsal nucleus of clarke

Biology; Neuroscience

A group of relay neurons located in the medial aspect of the dorsal spinal column. Component of a cerebellar motor pathway important in processing proprioceptive input.

Clarke's nucleus

Biology; Neuroscience

A group of relay neurons located in the medial aspect of the dorsal spinal column. Component of a cerebellar motor pathway important in processing proprioceptive input.