Biology

Biology

A natural science concerned with the study of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena, especially in relation to their origin, growth, reproduction, structure, behaviour and evolution.

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postsynaptic neuron

Biology; Physiology

Neuron to the cell body or dendrite which sends the electrical impulse across a synaptic gap by releasing a neurotransmitter from the axon terminal of a presynaptic neuron.

nerve impulse

Biology; Physiology

Signal sent from a nerve cell to an effector in response to a stimlus, and enables communication between nerve cells.

apgar score

Biology; Physiology

Test that quickly evaluates the appereance, pulse, grimace, activity and muscle tone, and respiration of a newborn in order to determine any need for additional medical or ...

vagal tone

Biology; Physiology

Internal biological process that refers to the impulses from the vagus nerves which produce inhibition of the heart beat.

asphyxiation

Biology; Physiology

Asphyxiation is a condition of blocked transport or use of oxygen by living organisms of the body. The condition can be caused by internal factors such as breathing problems ...

asphyxiation

Biology; Physiology

Asphyxiation is a condition of blocked transport or use of oxygen by living organisms of the body. The condition can be caused by internal factors such as breathing problems ...