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pacemaker 1. (Science: apparatus, physiology) An object or substance that influences the rate at which a certain phenomenon... Read More

Muscle cells are specialized to generate force and movement. There are three types of muscle tissue: (1) skeletal muscle,... Read More

Blood Blood is composed of a liquid, plasma, and blood cells such as erythrocytes (red blood cells,) leukocytes (white... Read More

The gastrointestinal (GI) system includes the gastrointestinal tract (mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine,... Read More

Researched and Written by Jonjo MinnsSubmitted to biologyonline.com on February 25, 2009.Published in biologyonline.com... Read More

Definition noun A ligature done in between the sinus venosus and the atrium or around the atrioventricular junction of an... Read More

Resting Potential Definition The resting potential of a cell is defined as the difference in electrical potential across... Read More

A muscle act typically either under the control of the will or without conscious control. Muscles that can be controlled at... Read More

Definition noun, plural: pineal glands A small endocrine gland shaped like a pinecone, located in the epithalamus, and... Read More

Nerve cells called neurons generate electric signals that pass from one end of the cell to another and release chemical... Read More