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If Even One of the Twenty Amino Acids Necessary for Protein

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If even one of the twenty amino acids necessary for protein synthesis is in short supply, protein
construction may be blocked.


Definitions:

Vagus Nerve

The tenth cranial nerve, which innervates the heart, lungs, and digestive tract, thereby playing a significant role in controlling heart rate, gastrointestinal motility, and respiratory rate.

Parasympathetic Impulses

Nerve signals transmitted through the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system, generally working to conserve energy and restore the body to a state of calm.

Thoracic

Pertaining to the chest region, encompassing the area between the neck and abdomen and containing organs such as the heart and lungs.

Muscarinic Receptors

A type of acetylcholine receptor found on the surface of certain cells, playing important roles in the nervous system and other body systems.

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