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1Nucleus — 1) In cell biology, the structure that houses the chromosomes. 2) In neuroanatomy, a group of nerve cells. * * * 1. In cytology, typically a rounded or oval mass of protoplasm within the cytoplasm of a plant or animal cell; it is surrounded by a… …
2Superior olivary complex — For the cerebellar structure, see Dentate nucleus. Brain: Superior olivary complex Scheme showing the course of the fibers of the lemniscus; medial lemniscus in blue, lateral in red. (Superior olivary nucleus is labeled at center ri …
3ear, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction organ of hearing and equilibrium that detects and analyzes noises by transduction (or the conversion of sound waves into electrochemical impulses) and maintains the sense of balance (equilibrium). The human ear, like …
4Substantia nigra — Brain: Substantia nigra Section through superior colliculus showing Substantia nigra …
5Superior colliculus — Brain: Superior colliculus Section through superior colliculus (unlabeled) showing path of oculomotor nerve …
6Primate basal ganglia system — The primate basal ganglia system is a symmetrical major cerebral system that has only recently been recognized. In the past, part of it was presented as motor or extrapyramidal , complementary to the corticospinal (pyramidal) system. Contrary to… …
7Fiber — The parts of plants that cannot be digested, namely complex carbohydrates. Also known as bulk or roughage. Complex carbohydrates from plants are rich in starch and fiber. Examples of plants that provide complex carbohydrates (fiber) are fresh… …
8abseiling — n. process of descending on a fixed rope, act of descending a mountain face by sliding down a rope which is fastened to an overhead projection (Mountain Climbing) ab·seil || æbseɪl, saɪl n. method of descending a mountain face by sliding down …
9digestive system, human — Introduction the system used in the human body for the process of digestion. The human digestive system consists primarily of the digestive tract (alimentary canal), or the series of structures and organs through which food and liquids pass… …
10Kinetoscope — The Kinetoscope is an early motion picture exhibition device. Though not a movie projector it was designed for films to be viewed individually through the window of a cabinet housing its components the Kinetoscope introduced the basic approach… …
