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When empty, the mucosa of the stomach contains large folds called
Parasympathetic Nervous System
A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting "rest and digest" functions, counterbalancing the sympathetic nervous system.
Digestive System
A series of organs responsible for breaking down food into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body.
Pupils
The opening in the center of the iris of the eye, which regulates the amount of light that enters the eye to reach the retina.
Action Potential
A rapid, temporary change in electrical potential across a cell membrane, leading to the transmission of a nerve impulse along a neuron.
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