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Words to Understand

biomarker: measurable substance that indicates a particular biological condition. cognitive: related to conscious mental activities, such as learning and thinking. externalizing disorder: mental disorder that is directed toward or disruptive to other people. internalizing disorder: mental disorder that is primarily experienced inside the individual. neuron: nerve cell. neurotransmitter: chemical that carries messages from one neuron to another. physiological: related to physical functions of the body. reuptake: reabsorption of a neurotransmitter by the neuron that released it. synapse: site where signals pass between neurons.

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