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Muscles

muscles, abdominal

A large group of muscles in the front of the abdomen that assists in the regular breathing movement and supports the muscles of the spine while lifting and keeping abdominal organs such as the intestines in place. Abdominal muscles play a key role in exercises such as sit-ups.


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Muscles - Etymology

Hi All Does anyone know (or know a place where I can find out) the etymology of the Buccinaetor muscles? f88

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by falcons1988
Tue Dec 18, 2012 12:56 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Muscles - Etymology
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Views: 290

Ability to change the human body with the mind

... denser than normal, increase his muscle size from being just sick and bone to looking ripped, as well as increasing strength with out making his muscles bigger so hes stronger then superman, he also increase his 5 senses to much and sometime be better then the 5 best animals with them, he also ...

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by shadowtitanlo
Mon Dec 17, 2012 12:58 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ability to change the human body with the mind
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Views: 579

Gluconeogenesis

... of alanine to pyruvate so i don't know... is it anything to do with amino acids being used by the body during starvation and lactate produced from muscles being removed from the blood by gluconeogenesis?

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by beckyacoles
Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:19 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Gluconeogenesis
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Views: 1122

Re: Please help with my work

... maintain strong and healthy bones and teeth. It is also involved in normal blood clotting, muscle and nerve function. Sodium -  Helps to maintain muscles and nerves in good working order and works together with potassium, regulating the fluids in the body. 

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by Olympic
Tue Jul 24, 2012 6:47 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Please help with my work
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Views: 3968

Connection between opioid receptors and fatty acid receptors

... it could sense how much fatty food is left to absorb. If this receptor notices much fat left in digested food then it may relax intestinal smooth muscles so they wouldn`t push food out yet. If they also reduce release of mucus and gastric acids then intestines may become less slimy and nutrients ...

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by mhein
Tue Jul 10, 2012 2:00 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Connection between opioid receptors and fatty acid receptors
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