| somatosensory cortex |
The part of the brain responsible for processing stimulation coming from the skin, muscles, bones, tendons and joints. It plays a part in determining pain intensity.
Ãâó: www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/BN/00023.html
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| somatotropin |
a peptide hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. HGH enhances growth by stimulating metabolism and protein synthesis. Recombinant human growth hormone (rHGH) is a genetically engineered drug used for the treatment of HIV-related wasting syndrome.
Ãâó: www.sfaf.org/treatment/beta/b29/b29glos.html
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| somatostatin |
A hormone secreted from the pancreas. Somatostatin tells the body when to make hormone such as insulin, glucagon, and secretin. Also provides important "breaking" of the chyme (partially digested food) as it passes through the ileum. This is the so-called ileal break.
Ãâó: www.gastromd.com/definitionss.html
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| somatostatin |
Pancreatic hormone that controls the rate of nutrient absorption into the bloodstream.
Ãâó: www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/BioBook...
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| somatosensory |
Refers to sensory signals from all tissues of the body including skin, viscera, muscles, and joints.
Ãâó: www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu/patient/glossary/glossary...
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