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The gradient of a straight line is the number before the x if it is in the form y=mx+c. So for y=6x+2 the gradient is 6. If the y has a factor, like 2y=6x+2, then you have to divide everything by the fact...

We have our function of y = 1+2x-x² The gradient of a stationary (or turning) point is 0, in essence a peak or a trough. In order to determine the gradient, we need to differentiate our ...

(using diagram of synapse between relay and motor neurone)

This is the relay neurone and this is the motor neurone, the gap in between the neurones is called the synapse. Information is passed from...

Cyrano first and foremost symbolises the French spirit, or 'l'esprit français'. He represents the fighting spirit of France, with his nobility and honour. He is skilled with both his words and in battle -...

Type 1 diabetes mellitus occurs when the body's immune system attacks beta cells within the Islets of Langerhans, in the pancreas. The immune system recognises pancreatic self-antigens as foreign and begi...