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Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-inability of the kidneys to maintain volume and composition of body fluids
Serotonin
A neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep.
Motility
The ability of an organism or fluid to move spontaneously and actively, consuming energy in the process.
Hormone Release
The process by which hormones are secreted from glands and then enter the bloodstream to regulate various physiological functions.
Enteric Plexus
A network of neurons located in the gastrointestinal tract walls that governs the function of the gastrointestinal system, often referred to as the "second brain."
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