Terms Related to Locomotor Activity

• Trp Ala Gly Gly Asp Ala Ser Gly Glu

  A nonapeptide that is found in neurons, peripheral organs, and plasma. This neuropeptide induces mainly delta sleep in mammals. In addition to sleep, the peptide …

• Activity Cycle

  Bouts of physical irritability or movement alternating with periods of quiescence. It includes biochemical activity and hormonal activity which may be cellular. These cycles are …

• Nonsuppressible Insulinlike Activity

  A blood protein (NSILA) which mimics the biological activity of insulin in serum, but is not suppressed by insulin antibodies. During acid-ethanol extraction of Cohn …