Glossary

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RNA
Posted on 2008-03-19 09:13:35 in Glossary |
Ribonucleic acid, which carries instructions from DNA in the nucleus to cell polyribosomes, where proteins are, made according to the RNA instructions. Continue reading…
Stimulatory Neurotransmitter
Posted on 2008-03-19 09:13:35 in Glossary |
A neurotransmitter that increases electro-chemical activity in the nerve cells. Norepinephrine is a stimulatory neurotransmitter. Continue reading…
Synapse
Posted on 2008-03-19 09:13:34 in Glossary |
The gap between nerve cells. Continue reading…
Thyroid
Posted on 2008-03-19 09:13:34 in Glossary |
The gland located in the center of the brain responsible (amongst other things) for temperature regulation. Continue reading…
Triglycerides
Posted on 2008-03-19 09:13:34 in Glossary |
A class of fats found in the bloodstream. Continue reading…
Stroke
Posted on 2008-03-19 09:13:34 in Glossary |
A rupture in a blood vessel in the brain, often with disastrous effects depending on where the rupture occurs. Continue reading…
Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)
Posted on 2008-03-19 09:13:34 in Glossary |
A zinc and copper or manganese containing enzyme which reacts with superoxide radicals to convert them to less dangerous chemical entities. Continue reading…
Superoxide Radical
Posted on 2008-03-19 09:13:34 in Glossary |
A free radical thought to play a central role in arthritis and cataract formation. Continue reading…
Synergies
Posted on 2008-03-19 09:13:34 in Glossary |
When compounds are combined and their effects are more than the sum of their individual effects; the compounds are said to have positive synergy. Many of the nootropic compounds have positive synergy effects with each other, they become synergistic. Continue reading…
Synapse
Posted on 2008-03-19 09:13:34 in Glossary |
The gap between nerve cells. Continue reading…
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