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Cognitive Signal Transduction

Meaning

Cognitive Signal Transduction describes the complex biochemical and electrical communication processes that occur within and between neurons to facilitate higher-order mental functions. This includes the entire cascade from the binding of a neurotransmitter or hormone to a receptor, through the intracellular second messenger systems, culminating in an altered cellular response such as gene expression or synaptic plasticity. The integrity of this transduction process is fundamentally linked to cognitive acuity, memory formation, and executive function.