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Impulse
01
an instinctive motive
02
a sudden strong urge or desire to do something, often without thinking or planning beforehand
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the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
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the act of applying force suddenly
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(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
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an impelling force or strength
Example
Nerve tissue carries electrical impulses throughout the body, facilitating communication between cells.
Sublimation is a defense mechanism where individuals channel unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable activities.
He felt overwhelmed by his depression and started having suicidal impulses.
The primary function of dendrites is to receive and transmit electrical impulses and chemical signals from other neurons or sensory receptors.
