Cerebral activator
Cerebral Activator
A Cerebral Activator is a term used in the field of Neuroscience and Pharmacology to describe substances that stimulate or enhance the cognitive functions of the brain.
Pronunciation
Cerebral Activator: /səˈriːbrəl æktɪˌveɪtər/
Etymology
The term "Cerebral Activator" is derived from the Latin word "cerebrum" meaning "brain" and the English word "activator" which means "a substance that increases the activity of a catalyst or causes a certain action to occur".
Related Terms
- Nootropics: Also known as cognitive enhancers, are drugs, supplements, and other substances that may improve cognitive function, particularly executive functions, memory, creativity, or motivation, in healthy individuals.
- Neurotransmitter: Chemicals that transmit signals from a neuron to a target cell across a synapse.
- Synapse: A structure that permits a neuron to pass an electrical or chemical signal to another neuron or to the target effector cell.
- Neuron: The basic working unit of the brain, a specialized cell designed to transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.
- Cognitive Function: An intellectual process by which one becomes aware of, perceives, or comprehends ideas. It involves all aspects of perception, thinking, reasoning, and remembering.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cerebral activator
- Wikipedia's article - Cerebral activator
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