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Bodily Contact That Is Harmful or Offensive Can Give Rise

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Bodily contact that is harmful or offensive can give rise to the tort of:


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Signal Amplification

A process in cellular communication where the number of signaling molecules or their effect is greatly increased, enhancing the response to a signal.

Sodium Ions

Positively charged particles (cations) of sodium, essential for various bodily functions including nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Ion Channel-linked Receptor

A type of membrane receptor that directly controls the opening of an ion channel upon activation, leading to changes in cell polarization.

Barbiturates

A class of drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, used for their sedative, hypnotic, and anxiolytic properties.

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