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These notes helped me get into medical school, I completed my a levels at Guildford high school which consistently ranks among the top schools in the UK and is known for their academic rigour. I made these notes as a summary of the power points that we were taught off of.

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the impulse to 'jump'
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to release neurotransmitter

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drugs that inhibit the neuron

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