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Physiology 6-12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Myosin and actin | proteins essential for muscle contraction and various cellular movements |
| Nerve Signaling | the process by which nerve cells (neurons) communicate with each other and with other cells in the body to transmit information |
| CNS | It refers to the part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord |
| PNS | the part of the nervous system that is outside of the brain and spinal cord |
| ANS | It controls things like heart rate, digestion, and breathing. |
| Endocrine Gland | a type of gland within the endocrine system that produces and releases hormones directly into the bloodstream |
| Heart and Blood | The heart is a muscular organ that acts as a pump, circulating blood throughout the body |