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neuron
neurona
a nerve cell that sends signals
una célula nerviosa que manda señales
A neuron fires an electrical signal.
Una neurona dispara una señal eléctrica.
Word Wall · Grade 12 · Social Studies
Brain and Behavior
6 words: neuron, neurotransmitter, synapse, cerebral cortex, amygdala, neuroplasticity.
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neurotransmitter
neurotransmisor
a chemical messenger between neurons
un mensajero químico entre neuronas
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter.
La dopamina es un neurotransmisor.
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synapse
sinapsis
the gap between two neurons
el espacio entre dos neuronas
Signals cross the synapse.
Las señales cruzan la sinapsis.
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cerebral cortex
corteza cerebral
the brain's wrinkled outer layer
la capa exterior arrugada del cerebro
The cerebral cortex handles complex thinking.
La corteza cerebral se encarga del pensamiento complejo.
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amygdala
amígdala
a brain structure involved in fear and emotion
una estructura del cerebro relacionada con el miedo y las emociones
The amygdala reacts to threats.
La amígdala reacciona ante las amenazas.
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neuroplasticity
neuroplasticidad
the brain's ability to change with experience
la capacidad del cerebro de cambiar con la experiencia
Neuroplasticity helps stroke recovery.
La neuroplasticidad ayuda a recuperarse de un derrame.
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neuron
neurona
a nerve cell that sends signals
una célula nerviosa que manda señales
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neurotransmitter
neurotransmisor
a chemical messenger between neurons
un mensajero químico entre neuronas
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synapse
sinapsis
the gap between two neurons
el espacio entre dos neuronas
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cerebral cortex
corteza cerebral
the brain's wrinkled outer layer
la capa exterior arrugada del cerebro
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amygdala
amígdala
a brain structure involved in fear and emotion
una estructura del cerebro relacionada con el miedo y las emociones
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neuroplasticity
neuroplasticidad
the brain's ability to change with experience
la capacidad del cerebro de cambiar con la experiencia
My words: Brain and BehaviorMis palabras
NameNombre
| WordPalabra | What it meansQué significa | Draw itDibújalo |
|---|---|---|
| neuronneurona | ||
| neurotransmitterneurotransmisor | ||
| synapsesinapsis | ||
| cerebral cortexcorteza cerebral | ||
| amygdalaamígdala | ||
| neuroplasticityneuroplasticidad |
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