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A synapse is the fluid filled gap between the presynaptic neuron and postsynaptic neuron. 1) An electrical impulse travels along an axon of the presynaptic neuron. 2) When the impulse reaches the nerve-en...

Softwood is coniferous (like pine) meaning that the tree grows quickly and has large growth rings. This makes for a softer structured material that is easy to cut.
Hardwood refers to to non-conifero...

The strongest joint for joinery purposes with the most surface area for gluing. It is done by cutting out small, equal blocks from the edge of a timber sheet. It is joined by applying glue between the mal...

Bleeding determines the thickness of the frame that is left blank on each sheet of paper when printing. This provides sufficient surface area for ink application.

Osmosis is the net movement of free water molecules from an area of high concentration to low concentration across a selectively permeable membrane.