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  2. Vagusstoff - Wikipedia

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    Vagusstoff (literally translated from German as "Vagus Substance") refers to the substance released by stimulation of the vagus nerve which causes a reduction in the heart rate. Discovered in 1921 by physiologist Otto Loewi , vagusstoff was the first confirmation of chemical synaptic transmission and the first neurotransmitter ever discovered.

  3. Otto Loewi - Wikipedia

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    He called the unknown chemical Vagusstoff, naming it after the nerve and the German word for substance. It was later found that this chemical corresponded to acetylcholine . His experiment was iconic because it was the first to demonstrate the endogenous release of a chemical substance that could cause a response in the absence of electrical ...

  4. History of catecholamine research - Wikipedia

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    Vagusstoff transmitted inhibition from the vagus nerves, and Acceleransstoff transmitted stimulation from the sympathetic nerves to the heart. [31] Loewi took some years to commit himself with respect to the nature of the Stoffe , but in 1926 he was sure that Vagusstoff was acetylcholine, writing in 1936 [ 32 ] "I no longer hesitate to identify ...

  5. Puberty - Wikipedia

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    In response to the signals, the gonads produce hormones that stimulate libido and the growth, function, and transformation of the brain, bones, muscle, blood, skin, hair, breasts, and sex organs. Physical growth —height and weight—accelerates in the first half of puberty and is completed when an adult body has been developed.

  6. 22 Ways Men Can Make Their Orgasms Better - AOL

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    Some guys say that by applying pressure to this area, they’re able to have multiple orgasms—which is probably because you can stimulate your prostate gland externally via your perineum.

  7. Development of the human body - Wikipedia

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    In response to the signals, the gonads produce hormones that stimulate libido and the growth, function, and transformation of the brain, bones, muscle, blood, skin, hair, breasts, and sex organs. Physical growth —height and weight—accelerates in the first half of puberty and is completed when an adult body has been developed.

  8. Ice Spice Just Explained Her Recent Weight Loss To Fans - AOL

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    World Tour, recently did an X Spaces chat where she addressed rumors that she’s been using the medication to lose weight. In it, the 24-year-old made it clear she’s not here for the speculation.

  9. Secondary sex characteristic - Wikipedia

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    [1] [2] Estrogen also induces growth of the uterus, proliferation of the endometrium, and menstruation. [1] Female secondary sex characteristics include: Enlargement of breasts and erection of nipples. [1] [2] Growth of body hair, most prominently underarm and pubic hair. [4] [1] [2] Widening of hips; [1] [2] lower waist to hip ratio than adult ...