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a series of electrical and chemical impulses that travel along the neuron in order to activate other neurons.

behavioral pattern characterized as lack of control over and compulsive use of drugs despite negative consequences from use.

Analgesia

pain relief.

Anesthesia

a condition during which a patient forms no new memories, is inconscious, cannot move, and does not respond to pain.

Blood-brain barrier (BBB)

specialized cells in the blood vessels of the meninges, which keep foreign materials (microorganisms, medications, etc.) from entering the brain.

Brain

organ at the center of the central nervous system.

Central nervous system (CNS)

composed of the brain and spinal cord; relays and interprets motor and sensory information as well as higher order functions such as memory and reasoning.

General anesthetics

medications, administered by inhalation or intravenously, which produce anesthesia.

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Action potential a series of electrical and chemical impulses that travel along the neuron in order to activate other neurons.	Addiction behavioral pattern characterized as lack of control over and compulsive use of drugs despite negative consequences from use.	Analgesia pain relief.	Anesthesia a condition during which a patient forms no new memories, is inconscious, cannot move, and does not respond to pain.
Blood-brain barrier (BBB) specialized cells in the blood vessels of the meninges, which keep foreign materials (microorganisms, medications, etc.) from entering the brain.	Brain organ at the center of the central nervous system.	Central nervous system (CNS) composed of the brain and spinal cord; relays and interprets motor and sensory information as well as higher order functions such as memory and reasoning.	General anesthetics medications, administered by inhalation or intravenously, which produce anesthesia.