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Programmed cell death.
Cellular process removing damaged components.
The internal 24-hour cycle.
Neuron damage from excessive glutamate stimulation.
The body's immune response to injury.
Persistent strengthening of synapses.
Chemical reactions sustaining life.
The generation of new neurons throughout life.
The brain's ability to reorganize and form new connections.
Imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants.
The capacity of synapses to strengthen or weaken.
The formation of new synaptic connections.