A Calorie Is Defined as a Unit of Energy Needed

question 1

True/False

A calorie is defined as a unit of energy needed to heat 1 gram of water 1 degree Celsius.

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Definitions:

Methamphetamine

A powerful, highly addictive stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system, leading to severe physical and psychological effects.

Postsynaptic Membrane

The part of the neuron that receives signals from another neuron at a synapse.

Receptor

A specialized cell or group of nerve endings that responds to specific stimuli like light, heat, or chemical signals, transferring the information to nerves.

L-DOPA

A precursor to dopamine used as a medication to treat Parkinson's disease and dopamine-responsive dystonias, by increasing dopamine levels in the brain.