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System , sys·tem / ˈsistəm/ • n. 1. a set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole, in particular: ∎ a set of things working together as parts of… Systems Design , A system can be defined in several ways, including: (1) a set of interrelated parts that function as a whole to achieve a common purpose; (2) a piece… Sympathetic Nervous System , sympathetic nervous system That part of the autonomic nervous system which generally acts to stimulate the body to cope with stress, such as increasi… Chaos Theory , A physical system has chaotic dynamics, according to the dictionary, if its behavior depends sensitively on its initial conditions, that is, if syste… Martin Gardner , Gardner, Martin
Gardner, Martin
American Author 1914–
One of the most well-known creators of mathematical puzzles is Martin Gardner. From 1957 to 198… Parasympathetic Nervous System , parasympathetic nervous system Part of the autonomic nervous system. Its nerve endings release acetylcholine as a neurotransmitter and its actions te…
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