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Tone

tone

1. The normal degree of vigour and tension, in muscle, the resistance to passive elongation or stretch, tonus.

2. A particular quality of sound or of voice.

3. To make permanent or to change, the colour of silver stain by chemical treatment, usually with a heavy metal.

Origin: Gr. Tonos, L. Tonus


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Re: Sound and how the brain reacts to it

... other figure something out. Have tried to replicate it voluntarily, but it doesn't seen to work that way. My guess is it's also got to do with the tone or inflection of the other peoples' voice? Perhaps it's an odd form of bonding with someone in a non-sexual, non-parental way? If they could bottle ...

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by AmyGdala
Sat Apr 28, 2012 8:23 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Sound and how the brain reacts to it
Replies: 81
Views: 77060

help match biology

... controls voluntary motor muscle action (such as to throw a ball) Unconscious control of the muscle co-ordination and balance Sends messages from tone cerebral hemisphere to the other. Connects right and left hemispheres Direct link to the pituitary gland of the endocrine system, plays a major ...

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by mkshawty
Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:30 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: help match biology
Replies: 1
Views: 1353

Re: Exercise, metabolic waste and weight loss

Water loss will definitely happen during exercise which will also firm up your general muscle tone. Exercise can also have a significant impact on sleep quality.

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by joets
Sat Jan 14, 2012 4:08 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Exercise, metabolic waste and weight loss
Replies: 8
Views: 4775

The Evolution of Altruism

... pictures) and shoot me anything at all that you think would make it better including any flaws in reasoning, and also anything about the style/tone of the writing with respect to getting the message across a clear and succinct fashion. Cheers, Joe (.png is attatched)

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by joe777
Tue Dec 06, 2011 4:34 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: The Evolution of Altruism
Replies: 3
Views: 1250

Re: Original inhabitants of China?

... a piece of patterned wool cloth closed with bone pegs. The wool clothing from Loulan seems to be much less colorful (in much more neutral, earth-tone colors - though fading could have occurred), but it is no less impressive in its patterns and weaves. The Cherchen mummies are known for their ...

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by sykierj
Wed Nov 16, 2011 7:15 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Original inhabitants of China?
Replies: 1
Views: 1088
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