"the links carrying traffic between the extremities of a network and its core"

aka canaries/canary words -- known values placed between a buffer and control data on the stack to monitor buffer overflows.

when buffer overflows, first data corrupted will usually be the canary, and a failed verification of the canary data will therefore alert of an overflow, which can then be handled, for example, by invalidating the corrupted data.

tight-fitting trousers to the ankle, where they end in a snug cuff, worn primarily for horse riding

a technique that enhances performance by teaching athletes to maintain a steady gaze on a specific target for an extended period before and during a movement. This extended fixation, or "quiet eye," allows the brain to better process information and prepare for the movement, leading to improved accuracy and efficiency

ensemble methods use multiple learning algorithms to obtain better predictive performance than could be obtained from any of the constituent learning algorithms alone

macula$$\rightarrow$$small, oval-shaped area in center of retina responsible for sharp, central vision

nasal quadrant$$\rightarrow$$area closest to nose (duh)

thickness$$\rightarrow$$distance between inner/outer layers of retina within macula\(\)

nerve cells in retina that act as the output layer, transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain.

crucial for vision, and their axons form the optic nerve, which carries visual signals to the brain for processing

type of interneuron in the retina that play a crucial role in processing visual information.

located in inner nuclear layer of the retina, known for their diverse functions, including modulating signals from bipolar cells to retinal ganglion cells.

also involved in detecting motion, regulating light adaptation, and contributing to the circadian rhythm

help integrate and regulate the input from multiple photoreceptor cells.

among their functions, horizontal cells are believed to be responsible for increasing contrast via lateral inhibition and adapting both to bright and dim light conditions.

cells that line the inner surface of all blood and lymphatic vessels

play a crucial role in regulating blood flow, delivering oxygen and nutrients, modulating immune cell trafficking, and maintaining tissue homeostasis

ECs are not a uniform population but exhibit significant heterogeneity, meaning they have diverse phenotypes and functions depending on the specific tissue and organ

the ability of substances, like water, small molecules, and even larger molecules and cells, to pass through the walls of blood vessels. This process is vital for supplying nutrients and oxygen to tissues, as well as removing waste products.

small, involuntary, jerk-like eye movements that occur during periods of visual fixation

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the notion that an organism can pass on to its offspring physical characteristics that the parent organism acquired through use or disuse during its lifetime

primitive, original, or earliest.

teleology: the explanation of phenomena in terms of the purpose they serve rather than of the cause by which they arise.

in a clever way that uses only a few words

a person who has risen suddenly to wealth or high position, especially one who behaves arrogantly.