Define and Discuss Symbols

question 37

Essay

Define and discuss symbols.Identify one symbolic monument (e.g.the September 11^th,2001 memorial).Explain what the monument symbolizes.

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Definitions:

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates glucose levels in the blood.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The amount of energy expended by a body at rest in a neutral environment, necessary to maintain basic bodily functions.

Appetite-Enhancing Center

A region in the brain, often associated with the hypothalamus, that stimulates the desire to eat.

Hormone

A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.