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If You Touch a Hot Stove, Your Spinal Cord Can

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If you touch a hot stove, your spinal cord can prompt you to withdraw your hand without having to send the message all the way to the brain. This is due to what scientists call __________.


Definitions:

Stearic Acid

A saturated fatty acid found in various animal and plant fats, used in the manufacturing of detergents, soaps, and cosmetics.

Linoleic Acid

A polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid important in human diet and cell structure.

Unsaturated Fatty Acid

A type of fatty acid that contains one or more double bonds in its hydrocarbon chain, affecting its melting point and health implications.

Saturated Fatty Acid

A type of fatty acid in which the hydrocarbon chain contains no double bonds, making it fully saturated with hydrogen atoms.

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