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When an Electrical Impulse Reaches the End of a Nerve

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When an electrical impulse reaches the end of a nerve cell, the nerve cell releases the neurotransmitter ________, and that begins the contraction of a muscle fiber.


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Complications of Refeeding

Health problems that arise from quickly refeeding a person after a period of malnourishment or starvation, often involving metabolic imbalances.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-starvation and excessive weight loss.

Lanugo

Fine, soft hair, especially that which covers the body and limbs of a human fetus or newborn.

Amenorrhea

The absence of menstruation in a woman of reproductive age, which can be a sign of various health conditions.

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