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Explain the course of an action potential across a neuron's membrane

The action potential is the change in electrical voltage across a neuron's cell surface membrane, as an impulse is passed along the neuron. This is the way signals are transmitted in the nervous system. I...

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Write a small program, in pseudocode or otherwise, that demonstrates a recursive algorithm. Write a small explanation of how recursion is used in your program.

The Fibonacci sequence is defined as:f(n) = f(n-1) + f(n-2)F(0) = 1F(1) = 1Where n is a positive number. This allows for a recursive algorithm to be written that returns 1 for the two ba...

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Answered by Jordan F. Computing tutor
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Use your knowledge of the actin and myosin mechanism of muscle contraction to explain how a vesicle might be "walked" along the cytoskeleton of a cell.

ATP binds the myosin head in its resting state. ATP is hydrolysed to ADP + Pi, releasing energy. This changes the conformation of the myosin head, cocking it. The myosin head reattaches to the actin molec...

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Answered by Alex H. Biology tutor
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What are positivist and interpretivist approaches in sociology?

Positivism and interpretivism are two different perspectives that sociologists use to tackle a social problem. These perspectives will influence the type of problem that the sociologist is interested in e...

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Answered by Sophia R. Sociology tutor
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How do I evaluate a study in Psychology?


When evaluating a study in psychology, it is important to keep in mind one of the main assessment objectives - A02. A02 refers to discussing the methodological issues of the study and to think about...

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Answered by India G. Psychology tutor
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