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End-plate potential (EPP)

End-plate potential (EPP) is defined as the depolarization of a membrane region by a sodium influx.

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End-stopped (hypercomplex) cell

End-stopped (hypercomplex) cell refers to the cell of the visual cortex that responds best to stimuli of a precisely limited type, anywhere in a large receptive field, with a strong inhibitory field at one end of its field

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End-stopped cells

End-stopped cells is defined as a cortical neuron that responds best to lines of a specific length that are moving in a particular direction.

Endanger

Deutsch: Gefährden / Español: Poner en peligro / Português: Colocar em perigo / Français: Mettre en danger / Italiano: Mettere in pericolo

In the psychology context, endanger refers to situations, behaviours, or conditions that put an individual's mental, emotional, or physical well-being at risk. It often involves factors that increase the likelihood of harm, distress, or dysfunction, whether through external threats (e.g., trauma, violence, stress) or internal factors (e.g., self-harm, risky behaviours, untreated mental illness). In psychology, endangerment is often explored in relation to mental health, safety, and behaviour patterns that can lead to negative outcomes.

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Endearment

Deutsch: Zuneigung / Español: Afecto / Português: Afeição / Français: Affection / Italiano: Affetto

In the psychology context, endearment refers to the expression of affection, warmth, or fondness towards another person, often through words, gestures, or actions that strengthen emotional bonds. Endearment is an important aspect of close relationships, playing a key role in promoting attachment, intimacy, and emotional connection between individuals. It can be seen in various forms, such as terms of endearment, affectionate behaviours, or small acts of Kindness.

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Endergonic reactions

Endergonic reactions means energy-requiring reactions.

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Endocrine gland

Endocrine gland is defined as a gland that produces and secretes its products directly into the blood or interstitial fluid (ductless glands); organ that produces and releases hormones into the blood.

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Endocrine system

Endocrine system refers to the system of glands that release their secretions (hormones) directly into the circulatory system.

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