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Cellular Energy ATP Production

Meaning

This is the core biochemical process within all human cells, particularly highly demanding neuronal cells, where Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) is generated to serve as the immediate, universal energy currency. Robust ATP production is fundamentally necessary for all cellular activities, including active transport, protein synthesis, and, critically, the maintenance of electrochemical gradients required for neural signaling. In the context of cognitive function, insufficient ATP directly manifests as mental fatigue and impaired executive function.