preparatory adjustment

the changes made by the brain and body that indicate readiness to perform a task and that contribute to improved performance. A period of about 500 ms is typically needed for optimal preparation. See also mental set; preafference.

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March 14th 2025

tufted cell

one of the specialized types of cells involved in the sense of smell. The tufted cells are efferent neurons located in the olfactory bulb. They synapse with receptor neurons in the glomerular layer (see glomerulus) and exit the bulb in the lateral olfactory tract.