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Balance, sense of
Our sense of balance is regulated by a complex interaction of the following parts of the nervous system: > >The inner ears (also called the labyrinth) monitor the directions of motion, such as turning or forward-backward, side-to-side, and…
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Show more- Fetoprotein, alpha- (AFP) AFP is a plasma protein that is normally produced by the fetus. It serves as the basis for some valuable…
- Isolate A group in which mating is always between members of the group. For example, the Amish.
- Sleep Sleep: The body's rest cycle. Sleep is triggered by a complex group of hormones that are active in the main…
- Infection, primary HIV The first few months after infection with HIV (the human immunodeficiency virus). During primary HIV…
- Neuropsychologist A psychologist who has completed special training in the neurobiological causes of brain disorders, and who…
- Head and neck cancer Head and neck cancer: The common carcinomas of the oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx as well as other tumors…
- Cycle, menstrual See: Menstrual cycle
- Disease, Ramsay Hunt See: Ramsay Hunt syndrome
- Rate, death The number of deaths in the population divided by the average population (or the population at midyear) is…
- C1 (cervical vertebra) C1 is the first cervical (neck) vertebra which is called the atlas. It supports the head. The atlas bone is…
- Euthanasia The word 'euthanasia' comes straight out of the Greek -- 'eu', goodly or well + 'thanatos', death = the good…
- Vitamin A >Beta carotene: An antioxidant which protects cells against oxidation damage that can lead to cancer. Beta…