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Antagonism

Definition noun (1) (physiology) The result of the interaction between structures, chemical agents, or diseases that have... Read More

Actions of Caffeine in the Brain with Special Reference to Factors That Contribute to Its Widespread Use

IV. Actions of Caffeine on Brain Functions and Behavior Having discussed the molecular and neuronal actions of caffeine,... Read More

Antagonist

Definition noun, plural: antagonists A biological structure or chemical agent that interferes with the physiological action... Read More

Additive effect

Additive effect (Science: biochemistry, chemistry) An additive effect is the overall biological effect two chemicals acting... Read More

Antagonistic effect

Definition noun The effect produced by the contrasting actions of two (or more) chemical groups Supplement An example of... Read More

Antivitamin

Antivitamin a substance that prevents a vitamin from exerting its typical biological effects. Most antivitamin's have... Read More

Synergy

Definition noun The interaction of biological structures or substances that produce an overall effect greater than the sum... Read More

Synergism

Definition noun The interaction of things resulting in the overall effect that is greater than the sum of individual effects... Read More

Antagonistic Muscle

Definition of Antagonistic Muscle What does the term “antagonistic” mean? As the name suggests, the word antagonistic... Read More

Principles of Hormonal Control Systems

Hormones are chemical messengers that enter the blood directly upon their secretion from endocrine glands. A single gland or... Read More