Term: | whole organism neuromuscular process controlling balance |
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Note: | This page represents a term created by the combination ("post-composition") of two ontology terms. For more information on the individual terms, click the hyperlinked name. |
Name: | whole organism |
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Synonyms: | multi-cellular organism |
Definition: | Anatomical structure that is an individual member of Danio rerio. |
Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001094] |
Name: | neuromuscular process controlling balance |
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Synonyms: | regulation of balance |
Definition: | Any process that an organism uses to control its balance, the orientation of the organism (or the head of the organism) in relation to the source of gravity. In humans and animals, balance is perceived through visual cues, the labyrinth system of the inner ears and information from skin pressure receptors and muscle and joint receptors. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0050885] QuickGO AmiGO |