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A Unit of DNA on a Chromosome That Encodes Instructions

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A unit of DNA on a chromosome that encodes instructions for making a particular protein molecule is the definition of:


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Somatic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A component of the autonomic nervous system that readies the body for immediate action during emergencies, known as the "fight or flight" response.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digestion, reducing the heart rate and promoting maintenance activities.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

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