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Australopithecus Afarensis is a neuronal branch located on the Neuronal menu.

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Neuronal Branch - Australopithecus Afarensis

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The Australopithecus Afarensis neuronal branch deals with dopamine levels, life expectancy, neuronal energy, reducing the effects of fear, and vitality. Neurons in this branch are the final overall upgrade to your hominid.

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The Australopithecus Afarensis Neuronal Branch

The Australopithecus Afarensis neuronal branch is a sub-branch of the primary Orrorin Tugenensis branch.

The Australopithecus Afarensis branch has twelve total neurons: nine regular neurons and three genetic mutations.

List of Neurons[]

Image Neuron Connects Back To / Revealed By Connects Forward To / Reveals Genetic
Mutation?
Description
Dopaminergic Pathways (DP 10)  •  Nigrostriatal Pathway (DP 09) No More dopamine is generated following displays of physical prowess.
Dopaminergic Pathways (DP 11)  •  Nigrostriatal Pathway (DP 09) No More dopamine is generated following social interactions.
Dopaminergic Pathways (DP 12)  •  Nigrostriatal Pathway (DP 09) No More dopamine is generated after discoveries or after creating and using a tool.
Dopaminergic Pathways (DP 13)  •  Mesocortical Pathway (DP 01)
 •  Mesolimbic Pathway (DP 05)
 •  Nigrostriatal Pathway (DP 09)
No More dopamine is generated.
Encephalization (NP 03)  •  Inhibitory Control (CC 04) No The brain size has increased.

More Neuronal Energy can be accumulated.
Hypothalamic Nucleus Efficiency (BB TH 03) Yes The impacts of climatic variations on the vitality are diminished.
Inhibitory Control (CC 04)  •  Encephalization (NP 03) No Venturing into an unknown area causes less fear.
Life Expectancy (LF 03) No Life expectancy has increased.

More stamina and energy can be accumulated.
Nigrostriatal Pathway (DP 09)  •  Dopaminergic Pathways (DP 10)
 •  Dopaminergic Pathways (DP 11)
 •  Dopaminergic Pathways (DP 12)
 •  Dopaminergic Pathways (DP 13)
No The ability to synthesize neurotransmitters has increased.

More Dopamine can be accumulated.
Preoptic Area Efficiency (BB TH 02) Yes The impacts of climatic variations on the vitality are diminished.
Thermo Regulation (TH 01) No The impacts of climatic variations on the vitality are diminished.
Thermoreceptors Efficiency (BB TH 01) Yes The impacts of climatic variations on the vitality are diminished.