Pacinian corpuscles

Rapidly adapting mechanoreceptors found in subcutaneous tissue beneath both hairy and glabrous skin. Pacinian corpuscles contain an afferent nerve fiber surrounded by a capsule ...

corpuscles

Philosophy; General philosophy

Small unites of matter of various shapes and with various physical properties that interact with one another.

engram

Biology; General biology

Theoretical locations in the brain that respond to outside stimuli and are then responsible for the storage of memories. The way that memories are stored and replayed in the brain ...

evolution

Biology; General biology

Genetic changes observed amongst population of organisms from generation to generation, are collectively termed as evolution.

hump

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A raised and rounded lump is called as hump: A camel has a hump on his back.

life

Biology; General biology

Life is a condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead organisms, being manifested by growth through metabolism, reproduction and power of adaptation to ...

adrenaline

Biology; General biology

A hormone that is produced by the adrenal glands, which are located on top of the kidneys.

calorie

Biology; General biology

A unit used to measure the amount of energy released by food as it is digested in the body.

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The Mentalist

The Mentalist (September 23 2008-Present)is an American police drama broadcast by CBS and conceived by Bruno Heller. Set in California, the storey ...