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111Puberty — refers to the process of physical changes by which a child s body becomes an adult body capable of reproduction. Puberty is initiated by hormone signals from the brain to the gonads (the ovaries and testes). In response, the gonads produce a… …
112Ghrelin — is a hormone produced mainly by P/D1 cells lining the fundus of the human stomach and epsilon cells of the pancreas that stimulates appetite. [cite journal |author=Inui A, Asakawa A, Bowers CY, et al |title=Ghrelin, appetite, and gastric motility …
113renal system — ▪ anatomy Introduction in humans (human body), organ system that includes the kidneys, where urine is produced, and the ureters, bladder, and urethra for the passage, storage, and voiding of urine. In many respects the human excretory, or… …
114Ligament — A ligament is a tough band of connective tissue that connects various structures such as two bones. Ligament is a fitting term; it comes from the Latin ligare meaning to bind or tie. * * * 1. A band or sheet of fibrous tissue connecting two or… …
115line — 1. A mark, strip, or streak. In anatomy, a long, narrow mark, strip, or streak distinguished from the adjacent tissues by color, texture, or elevation. SEE ALSO: linea. 2. A unit of …
116Nova Ray — The Nova Ray is a new type of remotely operated vehicle introduced to the public in 2003.[1] It differs from other ROVs, due to its arcuate (bow shaped) wing design. The hydrodynamic design effectively uses water flow rather than resistance to… …
117Ghréline — La ghréline est une hormone qui stimule l’appétit[1]; son taux augmente avant les repas et diminue après ceux ci. Cette hormone est considérée comme l’antagoniste de l’hormone leptine, produite par les adipocytes, qui induit la satiété lorsque… …
118Vein — A blood vessel that carries blood low in oxygen content from the body back to the heart. The deoxygenated form of hemoglobin (deoxyhemoglobin) in venous blood makes it appear dark. Veins are part of the afferent wing of the circulatory system… …
119Kidney — For other uses, see Kidney (disambiguation). Kidney Human kidneys viewed from behind with spine removed Latin ren Artery …
120Hypothalamus — Brain: Hypothalamus Location of the human hypothalamus …
