Biology and Microbiology Terms

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Neuron

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A nerve cell that sends signals or transmits nerve impulses.

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Aseptic Technique

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The use of practices and procedures to prevent contamination from pathogens.

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Forceps

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A handheld, hinged instrument used for grasping and holding objects.

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Colony

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A group of bacteria growing together.

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Sterile

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Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; totally clean.

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Culture

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A technique used to grow bacteria.

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Central nervous system

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The part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord.

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Peripheral nervous system

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The part of the nervous system that includes nerves and is not part of the brain and spinal cord.

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Synapse

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The gap between the branches extending from a neuron's axon that sends a signal to the next neuron.

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Axon

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The long extension from a nerve cell along which signals travel.