An Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a graphical record of the heart's electrical activity. The 'P' wave represents the depolarization of the atria, which leads to atrial contraction. The QRS complex represents ventricular depolarization, and the 'T' wave represents ventricular repolarization, which leads to ventricular relaxation.
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The law of segregation states that two alleles of a gene segregate during gamete formation, which corresponds to the separation of homologous chromosomes in anaphase I.
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Growth hormone (somatotropin) is produced by the anterior pituitary. It promotes growth of bones, muscles, and other tissues. Deficiency causes dwarfism; excess causes gigantism or acromegaly.
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The pineal gland secretes melatonin in a daily rhythm, peaking at night, thus regulating the sleep-wake cycle and seasonal biological rhythms. The pituitary controls other glands, thyroid metabolism, adrenals stress response. Light signals from the retina influence pineal activity.
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