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Night Terrors A disorder that interrupts your sleep. Individuals wake overcome by fear and an increased heart and respiratory rate. Unlike nightmares,…

Neurotransmitters Neural transmission (information being sent from neuron to neuron) works at both the electrical and chemical levels. When the space between…

Neuroses This is a general term applied to a variety of mild disorders or conditions that are characterized by anxiety and phobias…

Neuropsychology Neuropsychology addresses the relationship of the brain to language, memory and perception. Some notable names in this field are Rene Descartes…

Neurons Neurons are nerve cells and the basic building blocks of our entire nervous system. The neurons act as sensors for all…

Neural Networks A neural network is an artificial network or mathematical model for information processing based on how neurons and synapses work…

Neural Disorders Neural Disorder refers to a state of disease in the brain, spinal cord or portions of the nervous system anywhere…

Nervous System The nervous system is a complex system of nerves that allows you to register the touch, move, breathe, feel and…

Nerves Nerves are the smallest cells in the body and are responsible for carrying information around your body – the information they…

Nerve Deafness This is defined as partial or total hearing loss due to damage in the inner ear. Most commonly, the damage…