A splanchnic nerve is a type of visceral nerve that carries signals from the bodys internal organs to the brain. These nerves primarily function in the involuntary control of bodily processes such as heart rate, digestion, and blood flow. They are part of the autonomic nervous system which regulates the functions of the internal organs without conscious awareness.
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A deuterium nucleus; namely, a proton and a neutron. It is used in nuclear applications, such as the bombardment of molybdenum plates to create [technetium] plates. With an electron, it forms the stable hydrogen isotope of deuterium or heavy hydrogen, symbol D, atomic wt. 2. Water with both hydrogens replaced by deuterium is called heavy water (D2O), and is used as a moderator in the harnessing of nuclear fuels.
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