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impulse
(redirected from muscle impulse)

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impulse noun actuation, drive, encouragement, immelling force, impetus, impulsio, impulsion, impulsus, incentive, motivation, motive, pressure, push, spontaneity, spontaneous inclination, stimulant, sudden desire, sudden force, thrust
Associated concepts: heat of passion, impulsive acts, irreeistible impulse, uncontrollable impulse
See also: catalyst, cause, desire, impetus, incentive, motive, passion, reason, stimulus


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Deficiency of magnesium interferes with transmission of nerve and muscle impulses, causing irritability and nervousness which might trigger headaches.
A deficiency of magnesium interferes with transmission of nerve and muscle impulses, causing irritability and nervousness.
With practice, they can learn to control muscle impulses to vary the strength of their grasp, even though they cannot feel how hard they are squeezing.
 
 
 
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