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Cell biology
The study of cell structure, physiological properties, interactions with the environment and life cycle.
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Somites
Biology; Cell biology
Mesodermal structures formed during embryonic development that give rise to segmented body parts such as the muscles of the body wall.
Somatic nervous system
Biology; Cell biology
The portion of the peripheral nervous system consisting of the motor neuron pathways that innervate skeletal muscles.
Somatic senses
Biology; Cell biology
All senses except vision, hearing, taste, and smell; include pain, temperature, and pressure.
Somatostatin
Biology; Cell biology
Pancreatic hormone that controls the rate of nutrient absorption into the bloodstream.
Societies
Biology; Cell biology
The most highly organised type of social organization; consist of individuals that show varying degrees of cooperation and communication with one another; often have a rigid division of labor.
Sodium-potassium pump
Biology; Cell biology
The mechanism that uses ATP energy to reset the sodium and potassium ions after transmission of a nerve impulse.
