dopamine system

a richly defined and extensive neurochemical regulatory system in the mammalian brain. There are four identified dopamine subdivisions: tuberoinfundibular (hormonal regulation); nigrostriatal (motor function); mesolimbic (reinforcement of behavior); and mesocortical (higher order cognitive activities).

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May 8th 2024

elective bilingualism

see elite bilingualism.