Glossary T

Thermogenesis refers to the generation of heat as a result of metabolic reactions.

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Thermoreceptors are receptors that serve as monitors to detect heat and cold throughout the body.

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Theta rhythms refer to brain waves with a frequency of about 6 cycles per second.

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Theta waves refer to brain waves with a frequency of 4-7 cycles per second that are produced during light sleep.

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Thiamine refers to a chemical necessary for the Metabolism of glucose.

Thiamine is also known as Vitamin B1.

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Thief takers refer to "private" citizens with no official status, paid for arresting criminals.

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Thin-layer chromatography refers to a method of analyzing urine specimens for drugs that is performed by hand and requires a great deal of analyst skill.

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Thinking Block refers to any obstacle to the flow of thinking.

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