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Piloerection (known as goosebumps) is mediated by activation of alpha-adrenergic receptors within the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system. The study of piloerection is important in multiple fields, from emotion studies to nervous system pathology. This makes piloerection particularly relevant to emotions research.
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- Hemesath, Angela (Author)
- Muthuswamy, Jitendran (Thesis director)
- Shiota, Michelle (Lani) (Committee member)
- Harrington Bioengineering Program (Contributor, Contributor)
- School of Molecular Sciences (Contributor)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
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2019-05
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