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Davon Martin
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nerve signaling | the process by which nerve cells (neurons) use electrical and chemical signals to communicate and transmit information throughout the body |
| Ligand-gated ion channels | are transmembrane proteins that open a pore to allow ions to pass through the cell membrane when a specific molecule (ligand) binds to them |
| autonomic nervous system | (ANS) controls involuntary bodily functions like heart rate, digestion, and breathing |
| The somatic nervous system | (SNS) is a part of the peripheral nervous system responsible for voluntary movements and the processing of sensory information |
| Endocrine glands | organs that produce and release hormones, which are chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions like growth, metabolism, and mood |
| Respiratory and gas exchange | the process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs, blood, and body tissues to fuel cellular respiration. |
| Lung volume | the different amounts of air in the lungs at various stages of breathing, measured through spirometry and other techniques |
| Absorption | the process by which the products of digestion are absorbed by the blood to be supplied to the rest of the body |
| Digestion | is the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules that the body can absorb for energy, growth, and repair |
| Acid-base balance | the regulation of blood pH to a narrow, slightly alkaline range of \(7.35\) to \(7.45\) to support vital bodily functions. |
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